The University of Texas at Arlington
School of Social Work
Office of Field Education
AGING
ADVANCED GRADUATE DIRECT PRACTICE
FIELD LEARNING CONTRACT
FACE SHEET
Student Name Printed:
Student Email:
Student Signature:
Date:
Student MAVS ID:
Field Instructor Name Printed:
Field Instructor Email:
Field Instructor Signature:
Date:
Liaison Name Printed:
Liaison Email:
Liaison Signature:
Date:
Agency Name:
Agency Address:
Agency Phone Number
Type of Placement: Advanced Graduate Direct Practice
Aging
Total number of clock hours to be completed for this semester:
Hours:
Semester:
Year:
Weekly Supervision Schedule:
Day of the week and time
Weekly Field Schedule:
Day of the week and time
You may be entitled to know what information UT Arlington (UTA) collects concerning you. You
may review and have UTA correct this information according to procedures set forth in UT
System BPM #32. The law is found in sections 552.021, 552.023 and 559.004 of the Texas
Government Code.
1
AGING
Advanced Graduate Direct Practice
Field Learning Contract Objectives
Student Name __________________________________MAVS ID: ____________________
The student will be able to:
Objective 1: Advanced social workers in aging practice active self-reflection and continue to
address personal bias and stereotypes to build knowledge to dispel myths
regarding aging and stereotypes of older persons.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ___________________________
Objective 2: Advanced social workers in aging develop an action plan for continued
growth including use of continuing education, supervision, and
consultation.
Tasks:
Evaluation
Methods:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ___________________________
2
Objective 3: Advanced social workers in aging implement an effective decision-making
strategy for deciphering ethical dilemmas on behalf of all older clients.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ______________________________
Objective 4: Advanced social workers in aging evaluate, select and' implement
appropriate assessment, intervention, and evaluation tools for use with the
unique characteristics and needs of diverse older clients.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ______________________________
3
Objective 5:
Advanced social workers in aging understand and can apply the relevant
cultural, class, gender, race, age, disability, and other diversity issues to
enhance the well-being of older adult clients from a strengths perspective.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ____________________________
Objective 6: Advanced social workers in aging understand social stigma and injustice with
respect to older adults and advocate for clients' right to dignity and selfdetermination in their assessment and intervention strategies.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report during weekly supervision time.
2.
Direct Observation by supervisor.
3.
Verbal feedback from colleagues.
4,
Other ____________________________
4
Objective 7:
Advanced social workers in aging address any negative impacts of
policies on practice with historically disadvantaged older populations.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ____________________________
Objective 8: Advanced social workers in aging synthesize and apply advanced
strategies to search, appraise, and select for application the most up to
date evidence and evolving practice guidelines in the assessment and
interventions with older adults.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report during weekly supervision time.
2.
Direct Observation by supervisor.
3.
Verbal feedback from colleagues.
4,
Other ____________________________
5
Objective 9:
Advance social workers in aging develop effective models, programs, policies
and interventions and assess their effectiveness using valid and reliable
measures specific to older adults.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ____________________________
Objective 10: Advanced social workers in aging apply conceptual frameworks and
related theories consistent with social work perspectives and values to
practice with older adults.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report during weekly supervision time.
2.
Direct Observation by supervisor.
3.
Verbal feedback from colleagues.
4,
Other ____________________________
6
Objective 11: Advanced social workers in aging understand the heterogeneity of aging
populations and distinguish the various influences and social
constructions of aging well.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ____________________________
Objective 12: Advanced social workers in aging communicate to stakeholders the
implication of policies and policy change in the lives of older adults.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report during weekly supervision time.
2.
Direct Observation by supervisor.
3.
Verbal feedback from colleagues.
4,
Other ____________________________
7
Objective 13: Advanced social workers in aging advocate for policies that advance the
social and economic well-being of older adults.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ____________________________
Objective 14: Advanced social workers in aging assess the quality of older adult and
family member interactions within their social contexts.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report during weekly supervision time.
2.
Direct Observation by supervisor.
3.
Verbal feedback from colleagues.
4,
Other ____________________________
8
Objective 15: Advanced social workers in aging develop intervention plans to
accomplish systemic change that is sustainable.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2. Observation by supervisor.
3. Written reports.
4. Other ______________________________
Objective 16: Advanced social workers in aging use interpersonal skills to engage older
clients in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2.
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
4.
Other ______________________________
9
Objective 17: Advanced social workers in aging conduct bio-psycho-social- spiritual
assessments using standardized measures appropriate for use with older
adults.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1. Verbal report in supervision.
2. Observation by supervisor.
3. Written reports.
4. Other ______________________________
Objective 18: Advanced social workers in aging describe empirically validated and
theoretical causes, advanced assessment methods, and the most
effective interventions for a variety of problems which effect older adults.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1.
Verbal report in supervision.
2
Observation by supervisor.
3.
Written reports.
Other ______________________________
10
Objective 19: Advanced social workers in aging contribute to the theoretical knowledge
base in the area of aging through practice-based research, and use
evaluation of the process and/or outcomes to develop best practices.
Tasks:
What tasks will be assigned to the student to achieve this objective?
Evaluation
Methods:
1. Verbal report in supervision.
2. Observation by supervisor.
3. Written reports.
4. Other ______________________________
11