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MSW_Generalist_Learning_Agreement.docxMSW Generalist Year -Student Learning Agreement
Walden University -- Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services --Social Work Program
Used with SOCW 6500 and SOCW 6510
Agency Name: [Type here]
Agency Address: «Address block »
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Instructor/Supervisor Information |
Faculty Liaison Information |
Agency Info |
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Name: Click or tap here to enter text. Walden Email: Click or tap here to enter text. Phone: Click or tap here to enter text.
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Name: Click or tap here to enter text. Preferred Email: Click or tap here to enter text. Phone: Click or tap here to enter text.
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Name: Click or tap here to enter text. Walden Email: Click or tap here to enter text. Phone (optional): Click or tap here to enter text.
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Description: Click or tap here to enter text.
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Academic Term Example: Winter 2025  |
Course Number & Section Example: SOCW 6500 or 6510 [Type here]
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Population Served Click or tap here to enter text. |
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Remote Acknowledgement: My placement ☐ has ☐ has not been approved for remote hours. Remote hours are designated:
☐ Client-Facing (telehealth, phone assessments, client documentation) for Click or tap here to enter text.hours per week.
☐ Non-Client Facing ( training, research, resource development, etc.…) for Click or tap here to enter text.hours per week.
Students are responsible for maintaining productivity log and Field Instructors are responsible for reviewing weekly documentation of hours.
Proposed Schedule: Click or tap here to enter text.
Weekly F2F Supervision Meeting (Day/Time) 1-hour: Click or tap here to enter text.
Describe what your regular tasks will be at the agency: Click or tap here to enter text.
Importance of the Learning Agreement
Purpose of the Learning Agreement : The learning agreement is designed to ensure students are mindful about the learning expectations in their field placement. It was developed to help students and supervisors/instructors plan a well-rounded experience that will help students meet the learning objectives.
Learning Objectives : The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires students gain competency in nine (9) areas of social work practice. These areas of practice are defined as core competencies of the profession. Each core competency requires particular behaviors students should be able to engage and gain competency in. Students should provide examples of activities in the agency they can participate in to help them meet the learning objectives. Students provide specific examples of how the practice behaviors are to be demonstrated throughout the internship. Students must have an opportunity to complete tasks in all nine areas of competency.
Connection to the Student Evaluation : Not only is the learning agreement a helpful tool to plan the learning goals for the term, but it connects directly to the evaluation points in the student evaluation. Field Instructors/supervisors will be asked to complete student evaluations. Each student is evaluated on the nine core competencies of social work. Having a solid learning agreement aligns the learning goals with the student’s evaluation, so no areas are missed.
Instructions
Negotiating the Agreement: The learning agreement is one of the first tasks completed at the internship. A draft of the learning agreement should be completed by week 4 at the agency. This is a collaborative process, where the field instructor/supervisor and student meet to establish goals for the term. The student will then submit the agreement to the faculty liaison for feedback and comments. Once everyone is happy with the agreement, all parties sign the agreement. During the evaluation session, toward the end of the quarter, the student and instructor/supervisor should meet to discuss progress and challenges with the plan and develop ways to adjust the learning for the remainder of the placement and the next quarter. This is a fluid document and should be reviewed and updated throughout the internship. At the end of the internship, the learning agreement can serve as a comprehensive summary of what the student has learned and demonstrated.
Form Layout: Each page/grid is devoted to one of the nine Social Work Core Competencies . Students must have experience in all nine competencies.
Section Descriptions:
Expected Behaviors – the expected behaviors are those that are identified by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). These behaviors should be demonstrated by students during the term of the field placement/internship. Students will be evaluated using these expected behaviors. Do not modify/change this column.
Agency Activities -These are examples of particular activities that students can do at the agency to demonstrate the expected behaviors. Most of these are general to all settings. However, agencies vary in services, engagement, assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation methods. Your agency has been vetted and approved for all nine (9) competency opportunities. Examples can be found on the resource guide as well as in job descriptions, and field instructor resumes. You will list “how you will demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors in the first column?”
Field Course Assignments-These are a few examples of field course assignments that help reinforce the Social Work Core Competencies. Students will be required to complete all field course assignments. Do not modify/change this column
How to Complete the Form:
a- By week 4, students should complete all student designated sections on the learning agreement and discuss it with their supervisor/instructor.
Note: This is a comprehensive contract between you and your field instructor. It will take considerable time and intentional effort to complete. Do not wait until the last minute to begin this process.
b- By week 4, students should upload the learning agreement to Blackboard for the faculty liaison to review. (Only upload agreements that have been approved by your supervisor/instructor)
c- After the faculty liaison reviews and signs the agreement, the student and instructor should sign it.
d- After the agreement has been signed, the student will upload it to Meditrek.
Learning Agreement
Social Work Core Competency 1 – Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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1. make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context. 2. demonstrate professional behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication. 3. use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes; and 4. use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Evaluation of Ethics and Value Focus on the integration of self in professionalism and maintaining professionalism, ethics, and behaviors in personal life
Synchronous Meeting: Focus on the integration of self in professionalism and maintaining professionalism, ethics, and behaviors in personal life
6510 (Field II) Synchronous Meeting: Cultural competence and Cultural humility
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency 2 – Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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5. advocate for human rights at the individual, family, group, organizational, and community system levels; and 6. engage in practices that advance human rights to promote social, racial, economic, and environmental justice |
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Evaluation of Ethics and Value Focus on the integration of self in professionalism and maintaining professionalism, ethics, and behaviors in personal life
Synchronous Meeting: Focus on the integration of self in professionalism and maintaining professionalism, ethics, and behaviors in personal life Review safety in field
6510 (Field II) Synchronous Meeting: Cultural competence and Cultural humility
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency 3- Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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7. demonstrate anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, research, and policy levels; and
8. demonstrate cultural humility by applying critical reflection, self-awareness, and self- regulation to manage the influence of bias, power, privilege, and values in working with clients and constituencies, acknowledging them as experts of their own lived experiences. |
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Focus on Social Problems and Policy
Synchronous Meeting: Focus on Community Context, response of social issues and community needs Focus on agency mission and social issues
6510 (Field II) Synchronous meeting Focus on program evaluation to address social economic and environmental justice
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency 4 – Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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9. apply research findings to inform and improve practice, policy, and programs; and 10. identify ethical, culturally informed, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive strategies that address inherent biases for use in quantitative and qualitative research methods to advance the purposes of social work. |
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Develop SMART goals to meet competency Review of social problems and policy and EBP Presentation Slide
Synchronous Meeting: Use of EBP in policy and practice
6510 (Field II) Discussion/Assignments Assignments require EBP support in documentation (assessment of risk, diversity) Process recording: (use of EBP- theory/techniques to support engagement)
Synchronous Meeting: Discussion on theory and EBP
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency- 5- Engage in Policy Practice
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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11. use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services; and 12. apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. |
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Evaluation of social problem and corresponding problem or need in the community Presentation Slide
Synchronous Meeting: Review context practice, community needs/gaps, resource, impacts of funding Client Presentation
6510 (Field II) Synchronous Meeting: Community context (goodness of fit with community and services) response to social issues, community needs |
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency 6- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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13. apply knowledge of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as interprofessional conceptual frameworks, to engage with clients and constituencies; and 14. use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to engage in culturally responsive practice with clients and constituencies |
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Groups Click or tap here to enter text.
Organizations Click or tap here to enter text.
Communities Click or tap here to enter text.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Use of self in engagement Presentation Slide
Synchronous Meeting: Use of self-discussion of skills/techniques in engagement, modeling in meeting, best practices (theories, techniques, tools)
6510 (Field II) Discussion and Assignments: Process Recordings Review of ethical engagement
Synchronous Meeting: Review of engagement skills and techniques Skills checklist review Theory review Confidentiality, informed consent, mandatory reporting, scope of practice Client Presentation
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency 7- Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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15. apply theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as other culturally responsive and interprofessional conceptual frameworks, when assessing clients and constituencies; and
16. demonstrate respect for client self-determination during the assessment process by collaborating with clients and constituencies in developing a mutually agreed-upon plan |
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Communities Click or tap here to enter text.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Presentation Slide
Synchronous Meeting: Focus on assessment, cultural competence, verbal/nonverbal impacts
6510 (Field II) Discussion Posts/Assignments: Compare/contrast foundation vs advanced assessments Assessment of client risk Assessment of diversity and use of self Cultural competence and cultural humility in assessment Client Presentation
Synchronous Meeting: Cultural competence and Cultural humility Review Risk Assessments Generalist assessments, generalist theories, and the connection between them
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency 8- - Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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17. engage with clients and constituencies to critically choose and implement culturally responsive, evidence-informed interventions to achieve client and constituency goals; and 18. incorporate culturally responsive methods to negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of clients and constituencies. |
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Groups Click or tap here to enter text.
Organizations Click or tap here to enter text.
Communities Click or tap here to enter text.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Learning Agreement (SMART goals) Focus on Ethics and Values Presentation Slide
Synchronous Meeting: Reflection on use of self and best practices
6510 (Field II) Discussion Posts/Assignments: Process Recordings Invention and Theory assignment Client Presentation
Synchronous Meeting: Discuss intervention strategies for staying within scope of practice. Review ethics in documentation Generalist intervention review |
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Social Work Core Competency 9- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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Expected Behaviors –You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors. How will you demonstrate you are competent in the expected behaviors? Please list a minimum of six activities/tasks |
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned
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19. select and use culturally responsive methods for evaluation of outcomes; and 20. critically analyze outcomes and apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. |
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Discussion Posts/Assignments Self-assessment towards professional development Review agency practices and client/community needs Presentation Slide
Synchronous Meeting: Self-evaluation of professional development needs, goal setting, resource and skill enhancement
6510 (Field II) Discussion Posts/Assignments: Program evaluation Client Presentation
Synchronous Meeting: Evaluation of scope of practice and agency practices (ethical review)
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For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)? Click or tap here to enter text.
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For Student: Using the above activities. Write two (2) SMART goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should address areas of growth and professional development). See resources for tips and guides to writing SMART goals Click or tap here to enter text. Click or tap here to enter text.
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison: Click or tap here to enter text.
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation). Click or tap here to enter text.
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Signature Page
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Student Signature Printed Name Date
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Field Instructor Signature Printed Name Date
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Field Liaison (Faculty)Signature Printed Name Date
The Field Office accepts e-signatures, so feel free to type in your full name and email as your official signature.
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