Completing The Placement Assessment Report
Use of the Completed Assessment Document ––
Agency and Field Educator
The final assessment document is the joint property of the student and the University. It does
not belong to the agency. The field educator may keep a copy of the assessment document.
This is for his or her personal records only, and must be kept confidential and not used for
any other purpose. Students are involved in a developmental learning process and should be
encouraged to learn in a safe environment. Their written assessments should therefore not be
seen as a permanent record in any agency. In particular, they cannot be used as a reference.
Students may ask for a separate reference from their field educator at the end of their
placement.
Before the Student Finishes Placement the Following Assessment Documents Must be
Completed
We suggest that you tick () the boxes to ensure that you have returned all the relevant
assessment documents.
1.
Assessment Summary Sheet
(Completed jointly by student and supervisor and signed by both parties)
2.
Assessment Document
Student’s Copy
Supervisor’s Copy
Joint Copy
Assessment Summary Sheet
(Must be Completed)
Please tick () the appropriate box
BSW 3rd Year
BSW 4th Year
MSW Applied 1st Year
MSW Applied 2nd Year
Student: .............................................................................................................
Field Educator: ................................................................................................
Agency: .............................................................................................................
Contact Address: .............................................................................................
............................................................................. Phone: ..............................
Dates of Placement:.........................................................................................
Number of Days Completed: ........................................................................
Number of sick/bereavement days taken: .................................................
SUGGESTED GRADE FOR PLACEMENT:
PASS
INCOMPLETE
FAIL
Please provide a brief description of placement activities and client group:
1.
The student’s present areas of competence and special strengths are:
2.
The student’s present needs for further development. Where possible,
establish specific learning goals to operationalise these needs:
3.
For students on their first placement do you have any suggestions as to
what type of placement/agency/supervision might be appropriate for
the next fieldwork placement? For students on their final placement
please make comments here about student’s needs for ongoing personal,
professional and career development.
SUMMARY:
Please comment on the overall functioning of the student and summarise the
development which has taken place on this placement. Include comments on
the relationship between Field Educator and student.
This summary is the joint work of Field Educator and Student. Please sign to
indicate that both parties have read this report. Please indicate any areas of
disagreement.
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[Supervisor]
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[Student]
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[Date]
Assessment Document
Instructions ––
A.
B.
The student is expected to have achieved the learning outcomes as
highlighted in his or her contract. Please make comments on student
progress and competency according to each of the specified outcomes.
We have provided you with some questions for consideration in relation
to each of the learning outcomes.
Student and supervisor can write and submit separate reports or a joint
report.
Standard ––
We expect a third year BSW or MSW Applied first year student to be
assessed as a student/apprentice with a basic competency level. Would the
supervisor, agency feel comfortable in approving this student to continue in
the fourth year of the BSW degree?
We expect a fourth year BSW or second year MSW Applied student to be
assessed as a beginning practitioner. Would the supervisor, agency feel
comfortable in employing this person as a social and community worker? If
not, why not?
Contents of Report ––
Please include an introduction which outlines the sources of information
used in writing this report (i.e. observation of work, supervision, case reports,
discussion with peers etc.).
1. The student social worker adheres to the Code of Ethics of the
Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers and utilises
appropriate processes to influence and reinforce competent practice.
(Areas to consider: can the student identify ethical issues and articulate
how these are to be resolved, consistent with the social and community
work code? How does the student demonstrate a commitment to their
individual ongoing professional development and continuing professional
education? Can the student discuss and critique his or her own personal
perspective and agency standards and guidelines?).
2. The student social worker demonstrates a commitment to practising
social work in accordance with the Bicultural Code of Practice and an
understanding of the Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of
Waitangi.
(Areas to consider: does the student demonstrate an understanding of the
Tangata Whenua-Tauiwi nature of Aotearoa and how these values/beliefs
affect the student’s own cultural context and the agency’s practice? Can
the student identify the agency’s response to Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty
of Waitangi?How does the student demonstrate knowledge of Te Tiriti o
Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to its implementation?
Can the student articulate their own personal, family and community
history and how this affects their practice? Can the student identify
different models of practice within a particular cultural context? Can the
student evaluate the agency’s commitment to anti-racist practice?)
3. The student social worker establishes an appropriate, collaborative
and empowering working relationship with clients.
This
relationship takes into account individual, social and cultural
differences.
(Areas to consider: How does the student demonstrate commitment to
non-discriminatory practice and recognise the impact of such things as
gender, age, class, race, sexual orientation, disability on individuals,
family/whanau, groups and communities? Does the student have a
knowledge of factors which contribute to the formation of a sound
therapeutic relationship and demonstrate some in his or her practice?)
4. In working with clients, the student social worker engages in
reflective practice and the appropriate use of self.
(Areas to consider: does the student understand how his or her own
values, life experiences and personalities influence their perception of
themselves and others? Can the student identify individual strengths and
individual weaknesses which will require further work? How does the
student demonstrate an effective use of stress management strategies? Can
the student articulate and integrate the theories and models which are
informing their practice?)
5. The student social worker has a developing knowledge of social
work methods, social policies, social services, resources and
opportunities, and acts to ensure access for clients.
(Areas to consider: How does the student demonstrate social/community
work skills in engaging, information gathering, assessment, intervention,
monitoring and closure with individuals, groups, families/whanau and
communities? Can the student discuss the resources in both the agency
and the community and recognise gaps in existing resources and possible
strategies for change?)
6. The student social worker effectively uses systems of accountability,
including supervision.
(Areas to consider: Did the student define their own learning goals for the
placement and take responsibility for their own learning? How does the
student use supervision effectively (i.e. planning, attendance,
participation) and for professional, educational, administrative and
personal purposes?
Can the student describe and define the
social/community work role in their placement agency? How has the
student managed time, used resources and completed administrative or
written work? How has the student used criticism of self/others? Has the
student participated sufficiently and appropriately in staff meetings,
discussions and training sessions? Can the student work independently
and use initiative, but know when to consult appropriately?)
7. The student social worker constantly works to make social work
organisations and systems responsive to the needs of those who use
them.
(Areas to consider: Can the student critically analyse organisational
structures and government policy and its impact on clients and social
service delivery?)
8. Overall assessment and concluding comments.
9. At the end of the report please include the names and signatures of
the person/people ( e.g. supervisor copy, student copy, or joint copy)
who have completed the report and the date.
e.g.
This document is the work of :
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Name
.......................................... Date: ..................................
Name
………………………………… ………………………….. Date:…………………
Signature
Signature
Please print off the completed report and return to course co-ordinator at
Massey via the student at the end of placement.