BSW Field Placement Supporting Documents
RATING Learning Outcome 10:
IV. Additional Comments (If needed to further elaborate on the student’s learning)
Field Instructor’s Recommended Grade for Field Placement:
Pass
FailIf the student does not agree with the above grade recommendation, she/he is encouraged to submit a narrative explaining the reason(s) for the disagreement.
Field Instructor Signature Date
Student Signature Date
Faculty Liaison Signature Date
Our Lady of the Lake University Worden School of Social Service
BSW Program Field Placement Student Self Evaluation 1. Student Name:
2. Field Placement Site:
3. Field Instructor:
4. Faculty Liaison:
5. Semester: Fall 20 Spring 20 A. Evaluation Process
The process of completing student performance evaluations is undertaken by both the student and field instructor.
Both the student and the field instructor will independently complete this evaluation and discuss in supervision.
The field instructor will submit her/his evaluation to the faculty liaison.
The student will submit her/his evaluation to the faculty liaison.
If a student receives a rating of “1” on any of the outcomes they cannot pass the field education courses.
B. Rating Scale
4= Exceed Expectations: This score reflects the student has exhibited performance skills of a very high level and has practiced well above the expected level.
3= Meets Expectations: This score reflects the student is performing at the expected level.
2= Below Expectations: This score reflects the student is performing below the expected level and is displaying certain limitations in knowledge, skills, values, and ethics, with these specific practice behaviors.
1= Failed To Meet Expectations: This reflects that the student is performing below the expected level and is displaying significant limitations in knowledge, skills, values, and ethics with these specific practice behaviors.
C. Description of Student Learning Activities and Assignments (Please list a summary of activities and assignments for the semester).
4= Exceed Expectations 3=Meets Expectations 2=Below Expectation 1=Failed To Meet Expectations
RATING Learning Outcome 1:
Demonstrate understanding, acceptance, and adherence to NASW Code of Ethics, the Texas Social Work Code of Ethics, and agency based code of ethics.
The student demonstrated:
The ability to identify, reflect upon, and resolve ethical dilemmas in practice.
An application of professional social work values and ethics.
Nondiscriminatory behavior in working with diverse client populations and systems.
A respect for individual differences in clients.
Adherence to NASW and agency confidentiality guidelines.
The ability to avoid imposing personal values on client systems.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
RATING Learning Outcome 2:
Apply critical thinking skills to include the selection and use of theories and perspectives that inform generalist social work practice in a diverse society.
The student demonstrated:
The ability to use various sources of knowledge including research and practice experience.
Skills to evaluate best practice approaches for social work intervention.
The ability to make informed professional judgments.
An understanding of prevention strategies to reduce the recurrence of the client’s presenting issue.
Knowledge of life span development to understand the person in the social environment.
The ability to apply theory and social work perspectives to practice.
Knowledge of social systems and their effect on clients.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
4= Exceed Expectations 3=Meets Expectations 2=Below Expectation 1=Failed To Meet Expectations
RATING Learning Outcome 3:
Demonstrate effective oral, written, and technological skills necessary to work effectively with various constituencies.
The student demonstrated:
Effective verbal and written communication with multiple constituencies.
Familiarity with the agency’s technology requirements necessary for client service provision.
Professional use of technology in various communication modes (e.g. email, texting, facebook).
An understanding of how technological advancements impact and influence client services.
The capacity to submit accurate and timely agency/client documentation as required by agency standards.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
RATING Learning Outcome 4:
Demonstrate cultural competence in generalist social work practice with emphasis on Hispanics.
The student demonstrated:
Knowledge and skills in working with diverse client systems.
The ability to examine their own cultural background and how it can influence the helping process.
The ability to recognize and respect the dignity and worth of each individual.
An understanding of how human diversity influences assessment and interventions with clients.
The ability to select and use skills/techniques that are attuned to their clients’ cultural experiences.
Skills that reflect their understanding of the role of culture in the intervention process.
The ability to assess the extent to which the agency’s structure and services demonstrate cultural competency.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
4= Exceed Expectations 3=Meets Expectations 2=Below Expectation 1=Failed To Meet Expectations
RATING Learning Outcome 5:
Recognize the role of the environment in understanding the behavior of individuals and families to include the impact of oppression and discrimination.
The student demonstrated:
An awareness of oppression and discrimination and their impact on client systems.
The ability to identify barriers to services and bring these barriers to the attention of the field instructor.
The ability to recognize policy or practices that may be oppressive or discriminatory.
Knowledge of current demographic trends and the impact of these trends on service delivery.
An understanding of how the agency mission and policies impact services to clients.
An understanding of the effect of various environmental factors on individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
RATING Learning Outcome 6:
Demonstrate sensitivity to the need for advocacy specific to human rights, and social and economic justice at multiple levels.
The student demonstrated:
An understanding of the impact of poverty on individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Networking ability with other agencies and individuals to access resources.
The ability to articulate social and economic justice concerns for populations-at-risk.
An understanding of how social action and advocacy impact services available to clients.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
4= Exceed Expectations 3=Meets Expectations 2=Below Expectation 1=Failed To Meet Expectations
RATING Learning Outcome 7:
Apply current research, policy, and theory-driven practice within the agency setting.
The student demonstrated:
An understanding of the relationship between social policy, agency service delivery, and social work practice.
Knowledge of the agency‘s funding sources and budget priorities.
A recognition of strengths and limitations of agency services/structure.
An understanding of current social issues that pertain to the agency’s client population.
Familiarity with current research on client populations served by the agency.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
4= Exceed Expectations 3=Meets Expectations 2=Below Expectation 1=Failed To Meet Expectations
RATING Learning Outcome 8 :
Apply core generalist social work practice skills to include engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
The student demonstrated:
Engagement
Compassionate attentiveness to the client(s) through appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.
The ability to build rapport through the use active listening skills when interacting with various systems.
Empathy when working with client systems.
A nonjudgmental approach when working with diverse client systems.
An understanding of the strengths perspective and empowerment process in working with client systems.
The ability to assist clients in identifying desired outcomes that reflect client strengths and agency expectations.
Assessment
The ability to assess client strengths and areas of need.
The ability to gather, organize, and use information based on agency assessment instruments.
The ability to develop service/treatment plans with clients.
The use of current practice knowledge in the assessment process with client systems.
The ability to formulate measurable objectives and goals with the client systems.
Intervention
The ability to intervene effectively on behalf of clients.
The ability to make appropriate referrals.
The skills to facilitate the transition and termination of the intervention process.
The ability to work with client systems to implement service/treatment plans.
Evaluation
The ability to monitor, modify, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions with client systems.
Knowledge and skill in assessing the effectiveness of their practice.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
4= Exceed Expectations 3=Meets Expectations 2=Below Expectation 1=Failed To Meet Expectations
RATING Learning Outcome 9:
Recognize and monitor personal and professional behaviors in a way that allows for effective social work practice with various constituencies.
The student demonstrated:
The ability to identify personal strengths and areas in need of development.
The capacity to know when assignments/tasks have been done correctly or are in need of modification.
The ability to follow agency polices/procedures.
The ability to identify professional roles and boundaries with supervisor, clients, agency staff, and peers.
The ability to exhibit professional behaviors (e.g. punctuality, professional courtesy, adherence to agency dress code).
The commitment to professional development (e.g. attending workshops/training, reading relevant articles).
The ability to effectively use supervision in professional practice for continuous development.
The ability to solicit feedback about the effectiveness of their practice.
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
4= Exceed Expectations 3=Meets Expectations 2=Below Expectation 1=Failed To Meet Expectations
RATING Learning Outcome 10:
The student demonstrated:
Elaborate on the rating of this learning outcome
Our Lady of the Lake University Worden School of Social Service
Evaluation Summary