Self-Assessment for Professional Growth in Social Work

These are ranges that are contingent upon the maximum score of each of the content areas being assessed. When the content areas are not weighted the same, the professor will still use the ranges below to calculate.

0 points

Maximum Points

The student did not address the stated area. There is no evidence that the knowledge/ skill was mastered. There are no connections between areas.

The student shows fair work in stated area. There is little evidence that knowledge/skill was mastered. Connections are very tenuous and difficult for the reader to find.

The student shows average work in stated area. The student shows some mastery of the knowledge/skill, but evidence is somewhat difficult to find. Connections are tenuous and are not easily seen by the reader.

The student shows good work in stated area. The student shows mastery of the knowledge/skill, though some of the evidence of mastery is implicit. Connections are somewhat clear and mostly understandable.

The student shows exemplary work in stated area. The student shows mastery of the knowledge/skill. All evidence of the knowledge/skill is explicit. Connections are clear and easy to understand.

Content

Maximum Score

Student Score

Introduction

· Introduces purpose of the paper

· Provides an overview of major topics

10

Professional Behaviors Assessment

· Completes RAPB and includes completed RAPB as an appendix

· Identifies professional strengths and identifies growth areas

· Justifies self-ratings with examples and demonstrates self-awareness

30

NASW Code of Ethics & Core Values

· Explains the NASW Code of Ethics

· Discusses Service

· Discusses Social Justice

· Discusses Dignity and Worth of the Person

· Discusses Importance of Human Relationships

· Discusses Integrity

· Discusses Competence

· Connects each value to personal beliefs

40

Professional Use of Self

· Reflects on life experiences

· Identifies personal strengths

· Identifies potential biases or challenges

· Discusses professional boundaries

· Explains influence on future practice

25

Professional Development Action Plan

· Identifies goals

· Describes strategies

· Identifies resources

· Demonstrates realistic planning

20

Professional Writing & APA Expectations

· Organization

· Headings

· Grammar and mechanics

· APA format

· Assignment guidelines followed.

25

TOTAL POSSIBLE SCORE

150 points or 15% of the student’s grade for the overall course.