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Meredith College
Social Work
Evaluation of Student Performance in Field
Social Work Program
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone: 919/760-8304 Fax: 919/760-8083
Mid-term Evaluation: Final Evaluation:
Student Name:
Agency and Address:
Field Instructor:
Faculty Liaison:
Total Hours Completed:
Description of Student's Practice Activities:
1. Briefly describe the student's practice activities with individuals, families,
and small groups. Please be specific, including information about the size and
nature of the student's caseload and the type of client systems assigned to the student,
as well as other relevant activities in which the student engaged.
2. Practice activities with work groups, organizations, and
communities.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
Evaluation of the student's performance in field and of her readiness to begin practice as an entry-level professional is a critical part of the field instructor role. It is essential for the student and for the profession that you provide a thorough, thoughtful, in-depth evaluation. Please complete this task honestly and objectively for the ongoing good of the student and the clients she will serve.
5 Student demonstrates sustained mastery of and
ability to apply in practice generalist social work knowledge
values, and skills. She consistently demonstrates individual initiative and insight
that exceed expectations
for a senior baccalaureate social work major.
4 Student demonstrates mastery of and ability to
apply generalist social work knowledge, values, and skills.
She demonstrates individual initiative and insight that always meet and sometimes exceed
expectations
for a senior baccalaureate social work major.
3 Student demonstrates adequate understanding of
and ability to apply generalist social work knowledge,
values and skills. She sometimes demonstrates initiative and insight expected from a
senior baccalaureate
social work major but is not consistent.
2 Student demonstrates limited understanding of
and ability to apply generalist social work knowledge, values,
and skills. Initiative and insight are generally inadequate.
1 Student fails to demonstrate understanding of
and ability to apply generalist social work knowledge, values,
and skills. She does not demonstrate individual initiative and insight.
N/A No
opportunity to observe.
Student Learning Outcomes:
The Student:
1. Applies critical thinking within the context of professional
practice.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Consistently demonstrates critical thinking skills in decision making | ||||||
| Demonstrates critical thinking skills in developing client assessments and intervention plans. |
2a. Practices within the values and ethics of the social work
profession.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates an awareness of her won values and is able to identify conflicts between her personal values and those of the profession and/or her clients. | ||||||
| Is able to identify ethical dilemmas and bring to supervision for discussion. | ||||||
| Demonstrates a working understanding of and commitment to the new NASW Code of Ethics. |
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| Assumes responsibility for her own ethical conduct. |
2b. Understands and respects the positive value of diversity.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates respect for and acceptance of the unique characteristics of diverse populations. | ||||||
| Demonstrates differential assessment and intervention skills that enable her to
serve clients who differ from her in terms of race, gender, ethnicity, culture,
class, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, religion, and physical and mental ability. |
3. Demonstrates the professional use of self.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Seeks continuous growth in the knowledge and skills of her profession. | ||||||
| Demonstrates a strong identification with the social work profession. | ||||||
| Demonstrates competence to enter the social work profession at a beginning level. |
4. Understands the forms and mechanisms of oppression and
discrimination and the strategies of change that advance social and economic justice.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates a working understanding of the dynamics and consequences of social and economic injustice. | ||||||
| Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of discrimination, economic deprivation and oppression upon clients who are members of populations-at-risk. | ||||||
| Demonstrates skill in intervening effectively on behalf of clients who are oppressed and discriminated against. |
5. Demonstrates a working understanding of the current
structures of the Social work profession within the context of its history.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Accurately defines the social work role in the context of the placement agency. | ||||||
| Demonstrates professional identification with and an awareness of the relevant history of the social work profession. |
6. Applies the knowledge and skills of generalist social work
to practice with systems of all sizes.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Selects and uses effectively the appropriate generalist role(s) (i.e., broker, enabler, mediator, teacher, counselor, advocate, case manager) in work with client systems of all sizes. | ||||||
| Demonstrates skill in engaging clients and establishes and effective client-worker relationship. | ||||||
| Utilizes community resources and networks with community systems to effectively serve clients. | ||||||
| Demonstrates an ability to work with different modalities, including individual, families, groups, and communities. | ||||||
| Demonstrates an understanding of group process and dynamics through effective work with a group. | ||||||
| Demonstrates an understanding of the family system, and the ability to engage with that system in problem definition, goal setting, and problem solving. | ||||||
| Develops assessments that focus on client strengths. | ||||||
| Demonstrates the ability to define issues presented by client systems. | ||||||
| Demonstrate the ability to collect and assess data. | ||||||
| Demonstrates the ability to plan and contract with client systems. | ||||||
| Selects and implements appropriate courses of action. | ||||||
| Plans for and effectively conducts transfers/terminations with client systems. |
7a. Applies knowledge of bio-psycho-social variables that
affect individual development and behavior.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates an understanding of theories of bio-psycho-social development and applies them appropriately with client systems who represent varied developmental stages. |
7b. Uses theoretical frameworks to understand the interactions
among individuals and between individuals and social systems (i.e. families, groups,
organizations, and communities).
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates the ability to effectively use theories and knowledge about the range of social systems in which individuals function (i.e., families, groups, organizations, institutions, and communities) in work with clients. |
8. Analyzes the impact of social policies on client systems,
workers, and agencies.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Demonstrates a working understanding of the role of social policy in helping or deterring the clients served by her field agency in maintaining or achieving optimal health and well being. | ||||||
| Critically assesses, implements, and evaluates agency policy within ethical guidelines. |
9. Evaluates research studies and applies findings to practice,
and, under supervision, evaluates her own practice interventions and those of other
relevant systems.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Applies research-based knowledge and technological advances to her own practice. | ||||||
| Successfully completes an evaluation of practice project demonstrating her ability to evaluate her own intervention. |
10. Uses communication skills differentially with a variety of
client populations, colleagues, and members of the community.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Uses oral communications that are consistent with the practicum setting and the profession. | ||||||
| Presents orally in a clear, concise, and focused manner in supervision, case conferences, and to other staff professionals. | ||||||
| Keeps accurate and up-to-date records following agency policy and procedures. | ||||||
| Writes clearly, accurately, and concisely in all forms of documentation. | ||||||
| Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with a variety of clients using strong interviewing skills. |
11. Uses supervision appropriate to generalist practice.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Prepares for supervisory conferences. | ||||||
| Seeks additional learning experiences beyond those required. | ||||||
| Openly shares information with her field instructor and seeks feedback. | ||||||
| Applies knowledge and techniques learned in supervision. | ||||||
| Demonstrates ability to assess her need for direction from the field instructor and is able to function independently when appropriate. |
12. Functions effectively within the structure and service
delivery systems of her field agency, and , under supervision, seeks necessary
organizational changes.
| Evaluation Statement | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | N/A |
| Assumes appropriate roles and works cooperatively and effectively with agency administrators, staff, volunteers, and others. | ||||||
| Accurately describes to clients and representatives of other agencies the programs and services of the field agency. | ||||||
| Demonstrates understanding of the mission, scope and limitations of the agency. | ||||||
| Understands the relationship of the field agency to other community service systems. | ||||||
| Assist clients in using agency services. | ||||||
| Acts, under supervision, to make her field agency more humane and responsive to human needs. |
Summary Evaluation of Student Performance:
(You may attach a separate sheet if you wish)
Student Comments: After reading this evaluation and discussing it with her field
instructor, the student should add any comments she wishes to make about the evaluation.
Field Instructor Signature: _____________________________________________
Student Signature: ____________________________________________________
Faculty Liaison Signature: ______________________________________________
Date: _______________________________
Student Consent for Release of Evaluation:
Student Signature: ____________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________
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