Wheelock College – Field Practicum
Learning contract & evaluation: BSW & Foundation Year MSW
The purpose of this document is to: 1) establish activities that will help BSW and Foundation Year MSW students develop and apply the Core
Competencies and practice behaviors based on generalist social work practice; and 2) evaluate the student’s generalist social work practice.
It is designed to serve as both the Learning Contract and Semester End Evaluation.
 The Learning Contract (Activities and Measurement/Methods) is to be completed by the Student and Field Instructor during the first weeks of
placement and submitted to the Faculty Field Liaison. BSW students and Field Instructors are expected to update and submit these portions again
in January. Foundation Year MSW students are encouraged to update throughout the academic year.

The Semester I Evaluation portion is to be completed by the Student and Field Instructor at the end of the 1st semester and submitted to the
Faculty Field Liaison.

The Semester II Evaluation portion is to be completed by the Faculty Field Liaison in a collaborative manner with the Student and Field
Instructor.
□ Semester I
□ Semester II
Print Student Name
Placement Site
Print MSW Field Instructor Name
Placement Address
Phone
Field Placement Days & Hours
Email
Print Agency Supervisor Name
Phone
Print Faculty Field Liaison Name
Email
Day and time of weekly supervision and other learning opportunities:
Describe agency safety plan as discussed with student:
□ Check if internship follows a school year calendar or alternate start or end dates.
Start and end dates are:_____________________________
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Generalist Practice
Behavior
How core competency is
behaviorally
operationalized. Behavior
student is expected to
learn.
Learning Contract REFERENCE KEY
Learning Activities &
Measurements/Methods for
Responsibilities
Learning
Agency specific opportunities that
will allow student to learn and refine
generalist practice behaviors:
 student assignments
 tasks
 project plans
 learning experiences
How activities will be
monitored and evaluated. Examples:
 process recordings review
 exploration in supervision
 supervisor observation
 participation in meetings
 Field Instructor review of
student documentation
 Role plays during supervision
Evaluation Scale
(not applicable for Learning Contract
development)
EVALUATION Scale REFERENCE KEY
The following categories are based on a multidimensional framework for assessing the student’s competence which takes into account the following
dimensions of performance: consistency; quality; level of independence; time needed to accomplish tasks; steady progress; integration of knowledge,
values and skills; ability to transfer learning from one activity another. Each of the specific practice behaviors should be evaluated using the
competency rating scale. Please provide examples under the “evaluation comments” section. This scale was crafted through NECON (New England
Consortium of Graduate Social Work Field Education Directors).
UP = Unacceptable Progress: Never demonstrates awareness, knowledge and skills as a social work intern
PC = Pre-Competence: Rarely demonstrates and integrates, values, knowledge and skills; needs constant supervision; quality of work is uneven; tasks
are not completed in reasonable time; knowledge/skills not transferred from one assignment to another; progress uncertain
EC = Emerging Competence: Beginning to demonstrate or inconsistently demonstrates values, knowledge and skills; integrates and applies learning
from one activity to another inconsistently or inappropriately some of the time; progressing towards effective use of supervision; learning is becoming
more efficient; progress is evident and moving in a positive direction
C = Competence: Consistently demonstrates and integrates values, knowledge and skills with sufficient mastery and independence; uses supervision
for consultation appropriately, appropriately applies learning form one activity to another; uses time well to accomplish tasks and assignments; ready
to move to advanced placement or beginning practitioner level
AC = Advanced Competence: Always demonstrates, integrates and applies values, knowledge and skills in all activities independently and
exceptionally well. Uses consultation appropriately; performs activities in a timely and efficient manner; able to teach others. (* NOTE: If applicable,
only to be utilized during final semester)
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THE FOLLOWING 41 GENERALIST PRACTICE BEHAVIORS ACTUALIZE THE TEN SOCIAL WORK CORE COMPETENCIES
Competency #1. Professional Identity
Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
Advocates for client access to the services of
social work
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Practices personal reflection and selfcorrection to assure continual professional
development
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Attends to professional roles and boundaries
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Demonstrates professional demeanor in
behavior, appearance, and communication
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Engages in career-long learning
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Effectively uses supervision and consultation
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
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Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #2. ETHICAL PRACTICE
Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Recognizes and manages personal values in a
way that allows professional values to guide
practice
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Makes ethical decisions by applying standards
of the NASW Code of Ethics and, as
applicable, of the International Federation of
Social Workers/International Association of
Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work,
Statement of Principles
Tolerates ambiguity in resolving ethical
conflicts
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Applies strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive
at principled decisions
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
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□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #3. CRITICAL THINKING
Apply CRITICAL THINKING TO INFORM AND COMMUNICATE PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENTS
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Distinguishes, appraises, and integrates
multiple sources of knowledge, including
research-based knowledge, and practice
wisdom
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Analyzes models of assessment, prevention,
intervention, and evaluation
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Demonstrates effective oral and written
communication in working with individuals,
families, groups, organizations, communities,
and colleagues
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
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Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #4. Diversity in practice
Engage diversity and differences in practice
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Recognizes the extent to which a culture’s
structures and values may oppress,
marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance
privilege and power
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Gains sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the
influence of personal biases and values in
working with diverse groups
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Recognizes and communicates an
understanding of the importance of difference
in shaping life experiences
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Views self as learner and engages those with
whom they work as informants
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
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Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #5. Human rights & justice
advance human rights and social and economic justice
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Understands the forms and mechanisms of
oppression and discrimination
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Advocates for human rights and social and
economic justice
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Engages in practices that advance social and
economic justice
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
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Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #6. Research based practice
Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed Research
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Uses practice experience to inform scientific
inquiry
Uses research evidence to inform practice
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Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #7. Human behavior
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Utilizes conceptual frameworks to guide the
processes of assessment, intervention, and
evaluation
Critiques and applies knowledge to understand
person and environment
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Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #8. Policy practice
Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being to deliver
effective social work services
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Analyzes, formulates and advocates for
policies that advance social well-being
Collaborates with colleagues and clients for
effective policy action
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Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Competency #9. Practice Contexts
Respond to contexts that shape practice
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Continuously discovers, appraises and attends
to changing locales, populations, scientific and
technological developments, and emerging
societal trends to provide relevant services
Provides leadership in promoting sustainable
changes in service delivery and practice to
improve the quality of social services
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Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
competency #10. Engage, Assess, Intervene, Evaluate
Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations
and communities
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Engagement
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
Substantively and affectively prepares for
action with individuals, families, groups,
organizations and communities
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Uses empathy and other interpersonal skills
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Develops a mutually agreed-on focus of work
and desired outcomes
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Assessment
Collects organizes, and interprets client data
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Assesses client strengths and limitations
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Develops mutually agreed-on intervention
goals and objectives
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
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□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Selects appropriate intervention strategies
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
Evaluation
Semester I
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Implements prevention interventions that
enhance client capacities
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Helps clients resolve problems
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Negotiates, mediates, and advocates for clients
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Facilitates transitions and endings
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Intervention
Initiates actions to achieve organizational goals
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GENERALIST
Practice Behavior
Evaluation
Critically analyzes, monitors, and evaluates
interventions
Learning Activities & Responsibilities
Measurements/Methods for
Learning
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
Evaluation Comments
Examples used to support evaluation scale ratings of generalist practice behaviors:
Field Instructor’s overall evaluation of the student’s performance:
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Evaluation
Semester I
Evaluation
Semester II
□ UP
□ PC
□ EC
□ C
□ AC *
Professional growth and development goals for next semester:
Student comments on strengths and areas for improvement:
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Learning Contract Signatures:
Student Signature:
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Learning contract & evaluation: BSW & Foundation Year MSW practice behaviors
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The purpose
this document
is to: 1.) establish activities that
will help
and Signature:
Foundation Year MSW students develop andDate:
apply the Core
Competencies and practice behaviors based on generalist social work practice; and, 2.) evaluate the student’s generalist social work practice.
Semester I Evaluation Signatures:
Student Signature:
Date:
Print Field Instructor Name:
Field Instructor Signature:
Date:
Print Faculty Field Liaison Name:
Faculty Field Liaison Signature:
Date:
Print Student Name:
It is the responsibility of each student to keep a copy of their Learning Contract(s) and Evaluation(s) for their records
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