Academic Programs - Field Education
MSW Foundation Field Evaluation/Timesheet
The end of term evaluation of the student’s performance in the field practicum represents a summation of the field instructor’s feedback and assessment of the student’s performance for the specified term. A field placement activity time sheet is attached to the end of the evaluation form.
Both the student and the field instructor should have a copy of the instrument at the start of the field practicum. This is done so that both may be familiar with the criteria of the evaluation instrument and so that the selection of learning tasks and assignments can take these attributes into consideration.
The evaluation is designed to measure outcomes in achieving program competencies. While there are many variables that contribute to outcomes, it is the student’s quality and nature of performance activity, timeliness and practice behaviors that are assessed. The student must be involved in the process and both the field instructor and the student should be familiar with the program competencies. The evaluation measures where the student is relative to the student’s growth and development in relation to the competencies.
End of term evaluation consists of:
Review of the Field Learning Plan with a focus on what was accomplished, what was not, the quality of the student’s work, the student’s strengths and weaknesses, and further learning that is suggested for the student’s professional development. Following a review and discussion with the student, the field instructor completes this instrument. If the student wishes, he or she may append an additional statement to the instrument. Finally, the field instructor and student both sign and date the instrument and it is the student’s responsibility to submit the instrument to the Office of Field Education by the due date. The Office of Field Education forwards the form to the field liaison who reviews and confirms the grade recommendation.
Completion of the evaluation instrument with emphasis on the quality and performance level of the student as it relates to competencies as outlined under the headings below:
A. Application of Foundation Knowledge in the Field Placement
B. Application of Foundation Skills in the Field Placement
C. Application of Values and Ethics in the Field Placement
D. Socialization into the Profession and the Development of an Enlightened Professional Self
E. Field Placement Activity Time Sheet
The evaluation criteria are consistent with the objectives set forth in the field learning plan. Field instructors rate the student's progress with regard to each attribute, and recommend an overall grade for each section and then for the total evaluation.
Continuing students who attended the field seminar Summer 2009 are responsible for obtaining the Foundation Field Evaluation/Timesheet here or the wall containers across from 2128 CL. Students are expected to actively participate in the evaluation process.
Incoming students attending the field seminar Fall 2009 will be using a Compentency Based Foundation Field Evaluation/Timesheet.
Field instructors recommend grades to the field liaison based on the evaluation. A grade cannot be reported to the registrar without the completion of the evaluation and a review of the completed evaluation form by the field liaison. The completed form is to be returned to 2129 CL or to the MSW Program Coordinator at UPB or UPJ by the date specified on the Field Education Schedule.