Cover Sheet for SW 489 Senior Practicum Contract/Evaluation
Wright State University
Department of Social Work
Contract/Evaluation Period: 3rd Quarter

Name of Student:                                              

Name of Supervisor:                                           

Agency:                                                       

Address:                                                      

                                                              

Phone:             Hours Completed:            Date:             

Directions:

A meaningful performance evaluation must give an accurate 
description of the student's performance in carrying out 
assignments.  Nine field outcomes guide the expected learning
experiences.  Please rate the student on the nine
outcomes based on the activities and performance criteria 
outlined in the Student Field Practicum Contract.

Please use the following scale to indicate your estimation of 
the student's level of current functioning.  You may include
fractions (e.g., 3.5) if they provide a more precise indication 
of the student's performance. This evaluation accounts for 35% 
of the student's overall grade in the course.

4 = Excellent  Performance is consistently above what is 
    expected

3 = Above      Performance is above what is generally expected.
    Average

2 = Average    Performance is at the expected level.

1 = Below Ave. Performance is frequently below expected level.

0 = Poor       Unable to perform

NA = Not       No opportunity to perform this in practicum.
   Applicable

Conclude with a statement summarizing strengths and areas for
attention or further development.

Outcome #1
To assess organization's structures and service delivery system and
contribute to organizational change.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Assess an aspect of the organization and service delivery system.
- Participate in activities aimed at improving organizational
  functioning and service delivery.

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To assess the program and identify areas of needed change.
      To contribute in improving organizational functioning and
      service delivery.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

Outcome #2

To use theoretical frameworks to explain interaction between
individuals, organizations, and communities.

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Select at least one theoretical framework (from classes/readings)
  and discuss with supervisor how it may explain the interactions
  between individuals, organizations, and communities.

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To demonstrate an understanding of how theories may help to
      explain interactions between individuals, organizations, and
      communities.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

Outcome #3
To identify and assess situations on the community level using
generalist practice knowledge.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Review situations within the community which can impact on 
  clients.
- Identify services available in the community to deal with 
  community issues.

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To comprehend a historical background on an issue 
      and the results on clients.
      To identify a specific community issue and how                  
      that issue impacts on a specific client using generalist
      practice knowledge.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

Outcome #4

To develop intervention plans that meet clients' needs 
(community and/or organizational) while maintaining the Code of
Ethics for social work practice.

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Attend supervisory review(s); etc.
- Attend annual reviews, special meetings (________).

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To prepare case plans in preparation for special 
      meetings.
      To experience the means of assessing the kind and 
      quality of services being provided on cases.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

Outcome #5

To evaluate one's own practice interventions                
(applying knowledge from research classes).

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Develop methods to evaluate the effectiveness of your interventions
  based on knowledge you have obtained from your research classes.

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To apply research strategies to determine the effectiveness of
      their interventions.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

Outcome #6

To apply strategies of empowerment, advocacy, and social change to
advance social and economic justice.

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Review the agency's training on cultural diversity as it 
  relates to personnel and clients.
- Identify "at risk" issues of primary assigned cases.
- Identify ways to empower, advocate on behalf of, and encourage
  social change for "at risk" populations.

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To enhance and/or enlighten knowledge about 
      "at risk" populations and special needs of that 
      population.
      To understand the agency's approach to cultural 
      diversity in relation to personnel and clients.
      To relate to differences of staff and clients.
_____ To empower and advocate on behalf of "at risk" populations to
      advance social and economic justice.


COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

                                                              

Outcome #7

To be able to utilize less supervision and more professional
judgement.

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Meet formally with supervisor once a week.

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To assist in the training of a new unit staff member, 
      assisting that worker in managing a caseload.

      To ask questions or make suggestions that will provide          
      encouragement and valuable feedback.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

                                                              

Outcome #8

To write clearly and be able to distinguish between objective
information and subjective judgement.

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Complete all required paperwork on assigned caseload.

OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To complete agency documentation in accordance with 
      agency's procedure as well as state and federal 
      mandates.
      To have appropriate written communication skills.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

Outcome #9
To apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional
social work practice (focus on critical practice issues).

STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/TASKS
- Identify critical practice issue(s) and discuss with supervisor how 
  they may be addressed.


OUTCOME MEASURES:  Student will be able:
RATING

      To demonstrate critical thinking skills by describing important
      practice issues and discussing how they may be resolved.

COMMENTS:                                                     

                                                              

Overall summary statement of student's strengths and areas for
further development.

                                                              

                                                              

                                                              

Overall Rating           
Signatures Upon Completion         Signatures Upon Completion
of Contract                        of Evaluation

                                                              
Student                   Date     Student                Date

                                                              
Supervisor                Date     Supervisor             Date

                                   
Field Coordinator         Date     Sample 9/04

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Last Updated August 30, 2004 by Theresa Myadze