SWRK 3150

Learning outcomes refer to what a student is expected to possess and demonstrate during his or her course instruction. Specific learning objectives are identified in the field evaluation completed at mid-term and final term. In order to provide specific measurement outcomes, the following series of tasks have been identified to guide and assess students in their demonstrated learning. These tasks also serve to support the development of essential skills and attributes required for the study of social work in areas of communication, ethical and professional behavior, cognition, critical thinking, as well as assessment, intervention and evaluation. As a result of participating in first field placement, SWRK 3150, a student will be able to respond to the following, in formal supervision with field instructor or in reflective journals:
Professionalism and Ethical Standards Date of Completion
1.
Summarize the confidentiality guidelines of your field placement agency/program? Describe how you have complied with these guidelines.
2.
Submit and critique three documents (e.g., agency report, client recording, grant submission) that you have completed during the term. Describe the steps taken to ensure that all documents have been stored and maintained in a secure manner.
3.
Articulate at least three elements of professional writing in practice. Describe how you have integrated these elements into your written work in field placement.
4.
Identify the six core social work values underlying the CASW
Code of Ethics. Describe the mandate of the Manitoba College of
Social Workers (or provincial registering body). What is the purpose of the Faculty’s social media policy? Describe how each of the above influences your social work practice.
5.
Provide four examples of how you have taken responsibility and initiative for your own learning in field placement.
6.
Explain at least three examples of how you have demonstrated professionalism in your placement.
7.
Explain why it is critical to maintain boundaries in practice.
Provide an example of how you have maintained appropriate boundaries with clients, co-workers and collaterals.
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Assessment and Intervention Skills in Practice
1.
Identify and describe four interpersonal communication skills which you used during an individual or group meeting. In what ways did these skills promote effective engagement with others?
2.
Review a recent meeting with a client, describing at least 2 verbal skills and 3 non-verbal skills used in an attempt to communicate effectively.
3.
Rehearse and relay (written or verbally) how you would describe to a client (a) the confidentiality guidelines of your agency; and
(b) your practicum student role.
4.
Identify two examples of how you have attempted to empower a client or clients.
5.
In what specific ways have you demonstrated the following in your field placement:
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Reliability
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Time Management
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Preparation for Meetings
6.
Identify the primary agency tools used in your field setting. How have you used these to collect or assess information in your work with others?
7.
Describe a client situation in which you have worked collaboratively to identify needs and priorities. What were the needs and priorities identified? How did you plan and/or contract next steps with the client?
8.
Assess a client’s readiness for change. What factors did you consider in determining “readiness” in this situation?
9.
Provide an example of how you have responded appropriately to a range of beliefs, emotions and behaviours, as presented by clients.
10.
Identify 3 examples of how race, class, age, sexual orientation, ableism, geographical factors and/or gender have impacted upon case planning.
11.
Identify an issue of social concern and describe possible interventions to this issue, if considered from the individual, family, group, community or societal level.
12.
Describe a situation in which you have assisted a client or group in identifying existing or needed social supports. What type of supports were explored and identified in this situation?
13.
Identify the types of referrals you have completed on behalf of clients. Describe how informed consent was provided by the client or clients?
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14.
Identify the steps you have taken to develop effective working relationships with others, such as agency staff, committee members, or staff of external community agencies.
15.
Describe the research you have undertaken in understanding and/or preparing for a group. What steps did you take to prepare effectively in order to facilitate or co-facilitate the group?
16.
Explain the relevance of termination in the client-worker relationship. What steps have you taken or do you plan to take in order to foster effective closure with clients?
Reflective Capacity and Critical Analysis
1.
Consider your own personal history and experiences. Discuss a personal value or assumption that you have held and how this may impact your social work practice.
2.
Identify an ethical dilemma that you have experienced in relation to a client’s right to self-determination.
3.
Specify 3 areas of constructive or critical feedback which you have received and have integrated into your practice. Specify what you are doing in order to improve your knowledge, skills and overall effectiveness in these areas.
4.
Identify 2 theories and how you have used these to guide your practice.
5.
In the context of your current placement, describe how social work is undertaken at the individual, family and community level.
6.
In what ways have you taken “risks” and challenged yourself in order to acquire and/or enhance new learning in your placement?
7.
Discuss why it is important to consider an individual “within their environment” in your work with clients. Provide one example of a client situation and identify aspects of their environment relative to the planning process.
8.
Specify how your social location impacts your practice with clients?
Fostering and Promoting of Human Rights and Social Justice
1.
Explain how issues of inequity impact individuals and groups.
With reference to a specific situation, identify and describe at least 3 inequities faced by the client.
2.
What are basic human rights? What is the role of social work in the protection of human rights?
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3.
Provide an example of how human rights are being denied.
Identify what you think needs to happen in order to restore and protect these rights?
4.
Identify the steps you have taken in order to increase your knowledge about other cultures. What resources are available in your field placement to help strengthen cultural sensitivity and awareness?
5.
Describe the lines of authority and reporting structure within your field setting (if available, provide a diagram). Explain the different roles and responsibilities of agency representatives.
Describe who you are responsible to in your role as social work student?
Integration of Policy and Practice
1.
Examine and summarize key policies and procedures of your field setting. Provide an example of how you have complied with policies and procedures.
2.
Discuss how policy influences practice, both negatively and positively, in your field placement.
3.
Explain why research and clinical evaluation is important to social work practice.
4.
Identify and describe at least 3 social welfare programs in
Canada.
5.
Provide an example of a research item or policy proposal that you have drafted in your field setting.
6.
Explain the steps you have taken in completing a community asset map or needs assessment with stakeholders.
7.
Explain how you have applied (or would anticipate using) a strengths-based perspective in working with community groups or organizations.
8.
With reference to an actual or possible project, identify proposed project goals, activities, time frames, consent requirements and evaluation measures.
9.
Provide 2 examples of documentation, such as briefing reports, draft summaries, presentations or workshop materials that you have developed or created in consultation with others.
10.
Explain the types of technology and communication used to distribute research findings and other relevant information in your setting. Explain how agency confidentiality policy influences the type of information that can be distributed?
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