Support – Supervisor Supports

The graduate student experience varies based on several factors. The next part of this module will explore some of the personal and social circumstances that supervisors should be aware of, as they may impact the graduate student experience and supervisory relationship.

Some learners may have multiple, intersecting identities and therefore may fall into several categories. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to providing student support, and supervisors should work directly with their students to support their specific needs.

MODULES

Supporting All Learners

Understand diverse graduate student needs and develop inclusive supervision, communication, and mentorship practices to create a supportive academic environment.

Learn about supporting all learners

Understanding and Managing Conflict

Understand how conflict can arise and develop strategies to address, manage, and resolve challenges while maintaining respectful and productive supervisor–student relationships.

Learn about managing conflict

Universal Design for Learning in Supervision

Learn how to apply Universal Design for Learning principles in graduate supervision to create inclusive, flexible, and supportive environments that accommodate diverse student needs.

Learn about Universal Design

Learning Ableist Language

Recognize and reflect on the use of ableist language in everyday communication and develop strategies to reduce its impact and promote more inclusive interactions.

Learn about Ableist Language