Today I conducted supervision using the AFCODEV method – Collaborative Professional Development Method, founded by Adrien Payette and Claude Champagne.

I will leave here a description and algorithm for working with this method.

“It is an approach to development for people who believe they can learn from each other and improve their professional practice.”

ADRIENNE PAYETTE, CLAUDE CHAMPAGNE, 1997

Professional co-development brings together a group of people who share similar professional interests, learn together and develop a “hive mind” through a 6-step process that structures communication, reflection and action.

Collaborative development focuses on interactions between participants.

Three roles necessary for the functioning of a professional co-development group:

The role of “client or supervisor”. He brings a problem or complexity that he wants to explore, find clues, see other points of view.

The role of “consultant or support participant.” Participates in the process of discussing and finding a solution to the client’s (supervisor) problem.

The role of the “facilitator or supervisor” is the one who leads the group through the 6 stages of the session.

1. Presentation of the situation.

The client (supervisor) reveals the situation, the consultants listen.

2. Clarification.

Consultants ask questions, the client (supervisor) answers and clarifies.

3. Agreement.

The client (supervisor) formulates his request to the group and indicates the type of assistance desired. The supervisor may ask for advice, questions for reflection, reactions, comments, ideas, suggestions, impressions, the consultants’ own ways of solving the problem, or any other interventions.

4. Consultation.

Based on the supervisor’s request, consultants analyze the situation.

5. Summary.

The client (supervisor) analyzes the information, indicates what was useful to him, and develops an action plan.

6. Summing up.

The client (supervisor) and consultants describe their findings and reflect on what they learned in the session. Evaluate the experience gained.