1 Texas A&M University-Commerce School of Social Work MSW Concentration Field Practicum (SWK 554) Learning Plan & Evaluation Form This is the student’s (First) correct choice.) (Second) (Third) semester of field. (Please circle/check STUDENT NAME (PRINT): _____________________________________________________ SWK 554 SPRING (YEAR): Agency: Faculty Liaison: Field Instructor: On-Site Supervisor (if applicable) SWK 554 SUMMER (YEAR): Agency: Faculty Liaison: Field Instructor: On-Site Supervisor (if applicable) SWK 554 FALL (YEAR): Agency: Faculty Liaison: Field Instructor: On-Site Supervisor (if applicable) Instruction for Completion: The Learning Plan is a tool to guide the field practicum experience. While each student is expected to achieve the course objectives for the field practicum, each field experience is unique. Therefore, the Learning Plan should incorporate the field practicum’s learning objectives, the agency’s goals and learning opportunities, and the student’s individual learning goals and interests. If the agency or program does not have services available to help the student meet the learning objectives, other opportunities outside of the agency may be sought. The Learning Plan is to be completed by field student, with the assistance of the Field Instructor (and On-Site Supervisor, when applicable). Students may include class and portfolio assignments as a part of the identified tasks or activities. The student should make three copies of the learning plan to be available for: 1) the Student’s Portfolio; 2) the Field Instructor’s file; 3) the Faculty Field Liaison’s file. Revised Summer 2014 2 The Learning Plan should be used as part of the student’s weekly supervision with the Field Instructor. Progress towards meeting objectives should be reviewed and used as an ongoing measure for the student evaluation process. The Advanced Generalist Field Practicum is intended to provide students with opportunities to learn and assume AGP roles such as broker, facilitator, mediator, advocate, case manager, educator, researcher, administrator, clinician, and program evaluator. By the final (3rd) semester of the AGP field, students are expected to demonstrate the integration of social work values, knowledge, and skills with complex problems and situations and reflect their ability to practice independently and autonomously. The following are the MSW program goals: 1. Prepare MSW graduates for professional advanced generalist practice that reflects application and integration of critical thinking, theoretical frameworks, and differential interventions. 2. Enable MSW graduates to apply ethical reasoning to advance equality, justice, and social change. 3. Promote leadership and service that is relevant to individual contexts of practice and enhances well-being and quality of life. Rating Scale for Evaluation of Field Placement Performance Instructions for Rating Interns on the 10 competencies in the First Part of the Evaluation: The 10 competencies specified in this evaluation form are those established by our national accrediting organization (Council on Social Work Education). 5 4 3 2 1 n/a Excellent Good Average Fair Poor Not applicable, as the intern has not had the opportunity to demonstrate competence in this area Comments may be made under any competency statement, if desired. Comments are needed for any competency statement rated under a 3. Please be sure to indicate those areas in which you think the intern is particularly strong and those areas in which the student needs improvement. This evaluation is intended to give the intern feedback about her or his performance. The field instructor’s rating of these items will not directly be used to calculate the grade given to the intern. The faculty liaison has responsibility of assigning the grade for field instruction. The grade that is assigned will be based on: the faculty liaison’s overall evaluation of the student’s performance in field placement in conjunction with the field instructor’s evaluation and other submitted materials such as: intern logs, seminar participation; papers that integrate field with classroom instruction. Revised Summer 2014 3 UPON COMPLETION OF THE MSW ADVANCED GENERALIST FIELD PRACTICUM, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO FULLY ENGAGE IN THE ROLE OF CHANGE AGENT. The following Competencies, Practice Behaviors, and Learning Activities are reflective of this role: Competency 1.1: Critically analyze practice situations and communicate judgments and reasoning through decision-making processes. Practice Behaviors: Applies professional judgment and reasoning Synthesizes and effectively communicates relevant information to other Mid ______ ____ ____ ____ ____ Competency 1.2: Contribute to evidence-based best practice approaches to assess and improve effectiveness. Practice Behaviors: Uses research and evaluation to assess intervention, efficacy, and effectiveness Develops and shares data to enhance best practices and professional knowledge Uses evidence-based research findings to improve practice Mid ______ Final ______ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Competency 1.3: Differentially apply theories and frameworks of HBSE. Mid _____ Final _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Competency 1.4: Demonstrate autonomy in dynamic practice situations that involve: 1. Relationship-building at all levels of systems 2. Evidence-based assessment tools and intervention approaches. 3. Effective intervention with complex problems and prevention strategies. 4. Response to the feedback process from interventions. Mid Final _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Practice Behaviors: Translates empirically-supported human behavior theories and conceptual frameworks into practice at all levels Uses appropriate assessment and intervention strategies grounded in human behavior theories and conceptual frameworks Uses empathy and other interpersonal skills Builds trust with all levels of systems Collects, organizes, and interprets client data Assesses client system’s strengths and limitations Selects appropriate intervention strategies Demonstrates one’s ability to move a client system through the practice intervention process Assists clients to resolve problems Negotiates, mediates, and advocates for client systems Facilitates transitions and endings Critically analyzes, monitors, and evaluates interventions Assesses, intervenes, and evaluates complex problems with all systems Revised Summer 2014 Final ______ 4 Competency 3.4: Develop leadership skills as advanced generalist practitioner to enhance organizations and communities. Mid _____ Final _____ Practice Behaviors: Becomes increasingly proactive in recommending constructive change in organizations and communities. Planned Field Activities that reflect the role of CHANGE AGENT: Mid Final 1. ____ ____ 2. ____ ____ 3. ____ ____ 4. ____ ____ 5. ____ ____ Midterm Comments: Final Comments: UPON COMPLETION OF THE MSW ADVANCED GENERALIST FIELD PRACTICUM, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO FULLY ENGAGE IN THE ROLE OF ADVOCATE. The following Competencies, Practice Behaviors, and Learning Activities are reflective of this role: Competency 2.1: Promote social policies to improve service delivery systems. Practice Behaviors: Interfaces with colleagues, client systems, and agencies to promote effective use of policies (ie, policy practice) Identifies impact of policies from various systems on clients and advocates on behalf of client systems Mid _____ Final _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Competency 2.2: Apply social work ethical principles to resolve dilemmas and create positive change Practice Behaviors: Articulates and advocates social work values and ethics among interdisciplinary situations and settings Strategically uses supervision and consultation to address ethical dilemmas in practice Mid _____ Revised Summer 2014 Final _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ 5 Competency 2.3: Demonstrate the ability to build strengths based on mutual engagement with diverse populations. Practice Behaviors: Refrains from acting upon biases and values as they relate to a diverse group Modifies and adapts traditional interventions to meet needs of diverse and oppressed populations. Applies strengths and empowerment strategies as with diverse groups Mid _____ Final _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Competency 2.4: Demonstrate commitment to strategies that Mid address discrimination, reduce disparities, and promote social and economic justice. _____ Practice Behaviors: Actively promotes opportunities and participation of diverse constituents ____ Final Planned Field Activities that reflect the role of ADVOCATE: _____ ____ Mid Final 1. ____ ____ 2. ____ ____ 3. ____ ____ 4. ____ ____ 5. ____ ____ Midterm Comments: Final Comments: Revised Summer 2014 6 UPON COMPLETION OF THE MSW ADVANCED GENERALIST FIELD PRACTICUM, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO FULLY ENGAGE IN THE ROLE OF LEADER. The following Competencies, Practice Behaviors, and Learning Activities are reflective of this role: Competency 3.1: Exemplify professional social work behavior and standards. Mid _____ Final _____ Practice Behaviors: Employs conscious use of self, self-reflection, self-monitoring, and self-correction in practice situations Models professional demeanor in behavior and communications. Adheres to professional roles and boundaries ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Competency 3.2: Use leadership skills to respond, influence, and and shape changing contexts. Mid _____ Final ____ Practice Behaviors: Demonstrates leadership in changing contexts of social, organizational, and community environments Knows leadership skills necessary for community decision-making processes ____ ____ ____ ____ Competency 3.3: Apply innovative solutions to social and organizational dynamics. Mid _____ Final ____ Practice Behaviors: Demonstrates innovative problem-solving in social and organizational systems ____ ____ Planned Field Activities that reflect the role of LEADERSHIP: Mid Final 1. ____ ____ 2. ____ ____ 3. ____ ____ 4. ____ ____ 5. ____ ____ Midterm Comments: Final Comments: Revised Summer 2014 7 Performance Evaluation of Professional Behaviors Mid Final 11. Completion of scheduled hours. ____ ____ 12. Completes assigned tasks in a timely & professional manner. ____ ____ 13. Interacts appropriately with agency staff. ____ ____ 14. Interacts appropriately with Field Instructor (and On-Site Supervisor). ____ ____ 15. Adheres to agency rules and policies. ____ ____ Field Instructor’s OVERALL RATING AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER: _______ Narrative Performance Evaluation by Field Instructor (and On-Site Supervisor-Final Evaluation 1. Identify the student’s strengths and abilities: MIDTERM: FINAL: 2. Identify areas for student growth and development: MIDTERM: FINAL: Revised Summer 2014 8 3. Progress in completing learning plan/activities: MIDTERM: FINAL: 4. What additional learning opportunities would be helpful: MIDTERM: FINAL 5. Other Comments: Revised Summer 2014 9 Student Comments, Regarding Placement and Evaluation: (Final Evaluation) 1. How would you assess your performance in the Field Practicum this semester? 2. What have you learned in this placement? 3. What future opportunities would enhance your skills and learning opportunities? 4. Comments regarding this evaluation? _______________________________ (Mid) MSW Field Instructor Date ______________________________ (Final) MSW Field Instructor Date _______________________________ (Mid) Student Date ______________________________ (Final) Student Date _______________________________ (Mid) Faculty Field Liaison Date ______________________________ (Final) Faculty Field Liaison Date _______________________________ (Mid) On-Site Supervisor Date ______________________________ (Final) On-Site Supervisor Date Revised Summer 2014