Field Instructor
Field Web Based Orientation
Learning Contract &
Student Performance Evaluation
Structure of Field Program
Field Education
Courses are as follows:
MSW Foundation Year
SWG 541/SWG542
MSW Concentration Year
ADP SWG 641/SWG 642
PAC SWG 643/SWG 644
BSW
SWU 412/SWU 414
Please Note each level of field
instruction has a respective set of
field learning contracts and student
performance evaluation forms, which
are found on the school’s web site.
The following learning contract and
evaluation templates reflect a generic
overview of the MSW Foundation
and BSW forms.
Please refer to the ADP and PAC
Power Point slides for more specific
information regarding the MSW
Concentration field instruction.
Field Forms on ASU Web Site where
you will find the Learning Contract
Templates
ASU Web page:
http://ssw.asu.edu/portal/field-education/fe-forms/tucsonIndex
Learning Contract
Due Date will be Announced at the
Preparation for Practice Workshop.
Give your contract to your field
liaison during a field visit @ your
field agency.
Front page of
Learning
Contract:
Field Learning Contract
Student: Guadalupe Gibson
Level: BMW Foundation Year
Dates of Placement: August 20__-May 20__
Agency: Delores Huerta Advocacy Center
Field Instructor: Jane Addams
Field Liaison: Your Professor
Student:
Signature Lines
Date:
Field Instructor:
Date:
Field Liaison:
Date:
Completed in
Consultation with
field instructor
Field Instructor/Field Student
Supervision Agreement
Student Name
Field Instructor
Other adjunct field
instructors
Field Agency
Dates of Field
Instruction
Academic Year August Yr
Summer Block yr
Other
through May
Yr
or
Either check with ink pen or point and click with electronic cursor
Supervision Time
Supervision will occur as follows:
Day of week
Time
Agreement on
holidays, winter break,
and spring break.
What is the agency’s expectation for coverage during school breaks?
Conflict resolution
procedure.
Please refer to the ASU Social Work Field Education Policy SWK 715.
(ASU SSW Policy requires
one hour of supervision
per Week.)
Supervision Formats to be used. Check all that apply.
Either check with ink pen or point and click with electronic cursor.
One on One supervision
Group Supervision
Co-facilitation with adjunct field instructors
Process recording
Audio recording*
Video recording *
Online / e-mail communication
Telephonic
#1 Professional Values and Ethics
Learning Objectives are
prescribed by the school.
Learning Objective: The student will identify, in practice situations, major values that both
support and challenge her personal and professional practice of social work. The student will
demonstrate compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
Learning Activities
1 To be developed and filled in
by student.
2 Typically you write 2 to 3 items
3
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluator:
Target Dates
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What are Learning Activities?

Activities that the
student will perform to
accomplish learning
objectives.
Examples of Learning Activities
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Observation Activities
Shadowing
Focus interviews
Observer/Participation
Show &Tell
Video-Audio & Video
Examples of Learning Activities:
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Literature Review
Chart Reviews
Student Case Assignment
Student Case Staffing
Student Presentation
Visiting Agencies
Important Learning Activity
Safety orientation and Training
at the agency.
Important Learning Activity
 Comprehensive
Orientation
to the agency.
Field Resources for Students
Students will have access to the following:
1. Field Learning Contract
Instruction booklet
2. Learning Activity Booklet
2. NASW Code of Ethics
3. Other materials to assist with
compiling a learning contract.
#1 Professional Values and Ethics
Example of Learning
Activities
Learning Objective: The student will identify, in practice situations, major values that both
support and challenge her personal and professional practice of social work. The student will
demonstrate compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
Learning Activities:
1. Attend a workshop on social work ethics and
present material at an agency in-service.
2. Compare and contrast the NASW Code of Ethics
with the agency’s Code of Conduct. Discuss
findings with field instructor.
3. Research, select, and apply an ethical decisionmaking model to five client cases.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluator:
Target Dates
Oct. 29th,200_
Nov. 30, 200_
March 15, 200__
Evaluation
Criteria
Evaluation Criteria vs. Outputs

Evaluation Criteria or outcomes
refer to “what is the evidence” that
demonstrates that a student
performed the learning objective
with a degree of proficiency.”
 The evaluation criteria state how
the student will evaluate their
achievement of the learning
objective.
An Evaluation Criteria Statement is not
An Output Statement
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Outputs relate to the volume of work
accomplished through the learning
activities, such as numbers of clients
served, number of counseling session,
number of psycho-social histories written
or number of group session conducted.
Example of Evaluation Criteria
#1 Professional Values and Ethics
Learning Objective: The student will identify, in practice situations, major values that both
support and challenge her personal and professional practice of social work. The student
will demonstrate compliance with the NASW Code of Ethics.
Learning Activities:
1.
Attend a workshop on social work ethics and present material at an agency
in-service.
2.
Compare and contrast the NASW Code of Ethics with the agency’s Code of
Conduct. Discuss findings with field instructor.
3.
Research, select, and apply an ethical decision-making model to five client
cases.
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Target Dates
Oct. 29th,200_
Nov. 30, 200_
March 15, 200__
Evaluation Criteria
During supervision the student will demonstrate her/his
knowledge and comprehension of social work values and ethics by
her ability to identify potential ethical dilemmas represented in
assigned cases, to discuss probable ramifications, and to work
through resolutions.
Evaluator:
Field Instructor Jane Addams
STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
This evaluation is designed to provide feedback
to the student on the past semester’s performance,
provide a basis and recommendation for the
semester grade, and keep the School of Social Work
informed about student performance in the field. An
honest evaluation is helpful to the student and the
School.
Student Performance Evaluation
• Conducted at end of each
semester (Academic Year:
early December and early
May).
• If there are challenges please
notify your field liaison
early on.
Field Evaluation: GRADES
Graduate Level:
Y= Satisfactory
E= Failed
Student Performance Evaluation Form
Can be found at the ASU Tucson Component Field
EducationWeb Page:
http://ssw.asu.edu/portal/field-education/fe_forms/tusconIndex
Student Performance Evaluation
Procedure:
• Please note that this evaluation form follows the same learning
objectives as outlined in the student’s learning contract. Please evaluate
the student’s performance within the context of the student’s stated
evaluation criteria found in the learning contract.
• Make two copies of the form to be used as an evaluation rough draft.
Give one copy to the student for self-evaluation.
• The student and field instructor complete the ratings form independently.
The student should make sure to provide an example of how each skill was
demonstrated. Then the student and field instructor discuss the ratings.
• The field instructor fills out a final copy of the evaluation form.
• The field liaison will meet with the student and field instructor to discuss
the evaluation and secure all signatures.
MSW Foundation Student Performance Rating Scale
1
2
3
4
5
NA
Student
consistently
failed to
engage in the
learning
process thus
resulting in
unacceptable
performance.
Student
Student
satisfactorily
Student
consistently
demonstrated
demonstrated
progress
towards
competency
at the MSW
Foundation
level
expected
competency
at the MSW
Foundation
level.
Student
exceeded
performance
expected of an
MSW
Foundation
student at this
phase of
professional
formation.
Student did not have
the opportunity to
implement
assignment and will
address in the next
semester, or the
activity was
completed in the
prior semester.
occasionally
demonstrated
expected
competency
Needs
improvement.
Professional Values and Ethics
1.a Knowledgeable about NASW core values and ethical
principles, and conducts self in accordance with the
NASW Code of Ethics.
1 2 3 4 5
1b. In practice situations identifies and reflects on major values
that both support and challenge his/her personal and professional
practice of social work in accordance with the NASW Code of
Ethics.
1 2 3 4 5
(Please circle one)
(Please circle one)
Field Liaison Agency Visit
At the end of the semester your field
instructor will meet with you and your field
student to review the performance evaluation.
Prior to the field liaison visit you and your
field student are to complete the evaluation
process and the evaluation form. Please refer
to the instructions found on the front of the
evaluation form.
What if there is disagreement
between myself and the student ?
Who do I speak with?
Please consult with your assigned
field liaison who will assist you.
What is expected of a field student on
completion for their field experience?
Become a ….
 Knowledgeable Practitioner
 Culturally Competent Practitioner
 Professional Team Player
 Critical Thinker who demonstrates
Sound Judgment
 Ethical Practitioner
 Advocate for Social Justice
 …………………..
Attention Field Instructors!
On completion of your study of the MSW Field
Learning Contract & Field Evaluation section and the
Introduction to Field Education PowerPoint Slides Part 1
and 2 please print a copy of the Post Test and complete.
Once you have completed the Post Test, please bring it
with you to the Field Instructor Workshop.
Please remember to register for the workshop by calling
the school at 520-884-5507 ext. 17
Thank you.