SSW Field Placement 1 Evaluation

The purpose of evaluation is to help the student learn and grow through constructive feedback and discussion about performance and attitude. Learning about one’s strengths, struggles or challenges is the goal of field placement. As such, the evaluation is designed to provide opportunities for both.

The most important part of evaluation is that it should happen continuously. That is, problem areas should not be left unidentified until they become massive problems or until there is no time to improve. Also, areas of strengths need to be reinforced so the student is aware that she/he is on the right course. In keeping with good evaluation practices, students require feedback and opportunity to improve or remedy areas of concern.

The first section of the evaluation will be used in determining the student's overall field performance, demonstration of learning outcomes, and final grade. The final comments summary provides the field supervisor the opportunity to support and clarify the evaluation as well as comment on the student’s strengths and challenges.

Please note, there may be occasions when the student has not had the opportunity to practice some of the listed behaviours. The evaluation process is a great opportunity to reflect upon the student’s learning experience and provide dedicated time and discussion about important skill development.

Using the Evaluation Guidelines

Pass

  • Excellent means that the student is demonstrating the ability to perform the skill independently under supervision with minimal error. Upon completion of the fall semester, it is expected that with continued practice the student will achieve sufficient mastery of the skills rated by the end of placement. Performance exceeds expectation and performance will fall in between 85-100.
  • Very Good means that the student is developing competence with respect to the criteria involved. With a rating of very good the student, in fact, requires less supervision than most emerging practitioners with respect to the item rated, but receives corrective guidance and makes improvement as requested. The grade range for students who perform in this category would be between 70 and 84.
  • Satisfactory implies that, although the performance is satisfactory, further development, growth or improvement is desired. The student requires more supervision than most emerging practitioners with respect to the item rated and has required repeated corrective instruction to be able to perform the skill or demonstrate the knowledge required. This rating is the minimum required to pass this item. The grade range for this category is 50-69.

Fail

  • Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory indicates that the student is performing at a level that requires significant upgrading with the respect to those criteria. At the midterm of the placement, performance objectives must be established and an opportunity provided for the student to meet these objectives within a designated period of time.
  • Ratings of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory at the final evaluation will result in a failing grade for the Field Placement semester. The grading range for this level of performance will range between 0 and 49.

Please indicate not applicable ("N/A") in any of the columns in which you are unable to rate.

Space is provided for comments and explanations on this form.

  • All students must be successful in the area of “Confidentiality” to pass a placement.
  • Please refer to evaluation guidelines when determining performance ratings.
  • Evaluations submitted through our website’s online evaluation are considered authenticated only when the email addresses of the submitting supervisor, student, and Field Placement Support Officer are included.
  • Both agency supervisors and students are advised to retain a copy of the evaluation

Communication

Communicating ways that will increase confidence in one’s ability to care for others. Has developed the ability to use advanced interviewing skills and awareness of self over the course of the semester.

Concisely with clients and colleagues; has begun to meet the needs of the appropriate audience.
Has begun to consistently listen for understanding and utilizes skills of clarification such as probing, active listening, advocacy, and positive confrontation.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Has begun to demonstrate the use of critical thinking and approaches to anticipate and solve problems

Applicable, supportive, and relevant to client group, agency framework, and social welfare policy.
Anticipate and solve problems as they relate to the client group and/or agency framework.

Information Management

Relevant and appropriate documentation and computer literacy. Knowledge of community resources, agency functions, social service worker systems and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates the ability to develop professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

Effective working relationships and the achievement of personal and organizational goals. Has achieved progress over the course of the semester.

Time Management

Manages time, resources to work punctually and effectively. Has developed the ability over the course of the semester to work independently, appropriately.

 Has developed the ability to work independently.

Professionalism

The ability to identify ways of working with concepts of empowerment. Respect and acceptance of individuals. The ability to set and maintain appropriate professional boundaries, including refraining from in appropriate self-disclosure.

Organizational values and incorporates them into professional practice.

Professionalism

The ability to identify ways of working with concepts of empowerment. Respect and acceptance of individuals. The ability to set and maintain appropriate professional boundaries, including refraining from in appropriate self-disclosure.

Follows professional best practices ,and organizational guidelines outlining confidentiality

Organization/Agency Knowledge

The ability to recognize the basic roles of a Social Service Worker within the context of the setting. Identification of key needs/barriers of population served.

Personal Responsibility for Learning/Field Placement Goal Plan

Utilization of feedback. Use of inquiry and questions that are relevant and pertinent to learning. Implementation of direction provided during supervision.

Final Evaluation Comments and Final Summary

Based on your observations of this student, please comment on the student’s suitability for the field of Social Service Work including empathy, key strengths, and areas for improvement.