Individualized Learning Plan

In ChatGPT or your favorite AI chatbot, copy and paste the following prompt to assist in generating an individualized learning plan for clinical supervision for a supervisee. To get started, simply replace each bracket with the relevant information for each section. 

Prompt Template

You are a social work expert. Generate a personalized individual learning plan for a supervisee who needs to enhance their skills in [INSERT SPECIFIC SKILL, e.g., crisis intervention, client engagement, documentation]. The plan should include clear objectives, recommended resources [e.g., books, articles, online courses], practice exercises tailored to [INSERT PRACTICE SETTING, e.g., clinical, school, community], and methods for tracking progress over [INSERT TIMEFRAME, e.g., 3 months, 6 weeks]. Ensure the plan is realistic, achievable, and aligned with the supervisee’s professional development goals.

Example Prompt

You are a social work expert. Generate a personalized individual learning plan for a supervisee who needs to enhance their skills in crisis intervention. The plan should include clear objectives, recommended resources such as books, articles, and online courses, practice exercises tailored to clinical settings, and methods for tracking progress over 3 months. Ensure the plan is realistic, achievable, and aligned with the supervisee’s professional development goals.

Additional Prompting Strategies

• Ask the chatbot to tailor the learning plan based on the supervisee's level of experience, providing more foundational resources for beginners and advanced exercises for more experienced practitioners.

• Request the chatbot to ensure that the learning plan aligns with the overall goals of supervision, such as improving specific competencies, addressing gaps in knowledge, or preparing for new responsibilities.

•  Ask the chatbot to include reflective practice exercises that encourage the supervisees to critically assess their progress and challenges as they work through the learning plan.

• Ask the chatbot to recommend a diverse range of learning resources, including articles, books, webinars, podcasts, and case studies, ensuring the supervisee has multiple avenues to explore the skill.