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This Learning Plan is based on the nine competencies students are expected to demonstrate upon finishing their internship. Each competency has
identified practice behaviors specific to the competency.
The field instructor (the social worker supervisor) will help the student identify practice opportunities, including timelines, related to the competency
which will be identified and assessed during the semester. The practice behaviors are closely related to each other and may be addressed with the same
internship activities. You should refer to the Learning Plan each week in supervision and update it as field activities change.
5 - Superior/Advanced Competence. Demonstrates the ability to function independently with very high levels of awareness, knowledge and/or skill;
overall work quality/task completion is exceptional, suggesting mastery of the practice behavior. Exceptional ability to conceptualize, analyze, evaluate,
and synthesize multiple sources of information generated by observation, reflection, and reasoning. Demonstrates excellent regulation of emotions to
limit influence on thinking and behavior. Superior perception and discernment of multiple sources to form an opinion.
4 - Above Average Competence. Demonstrates moderate-to-high levels of awareness, knowledge and/or skill; overall work quality/task completion
exceeds basic practice standards and the level of competence is above average, suggesting additional guidance in key areas would promote mastery.
Moderate to high ability to conceptualize, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information generated by observation, reflection, and
reasoning. Demonstrates above average regulation of emotions to limit influence on thinking and behavior. Very good perception and discernment
of multiple sources to form an opinion.
3. Basic Competence. Demonstrates acceptable levels of awareness, knowledge and/or skill; overall work quality/task completion meets basic practice
standards, but the level of competence is somewhat rudimentary, suggesting additional training and guidance may be beneficial. Adequate ability to
conceptualize, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information generated by observation, reflection, and reasoning. Demonstrates
average regulation of emotions to limit influence on thinking and behavior. Good capacity to perceive and discern multiple sources to form an opinion.
2. Below Average Competence. Demonstrates levels of awareness, knowledge and/or skill that are below basic practice standards; overall work
quality/task completion is below acceptable standards and the degree of competence is lacking, suggesting the need for additional training and
consideration of corrective action. Minimal ability to conceptualize, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize multiple sources of information generated by
observation, reflection, and reasoning. Below average regulation of emotions to limit influence on thinking and behavior. Insufficient perception and
discernment of multiple sources to form an opinion.
1. Poor / Unacceptable Competence. Demonstrates unacceptable levels of awareness, knowledge and/or skill; overall work quality/task completion is
exceedingly poor and the degree of competence is very seriously lacking, requiring corrective action. Negligible ability to conceptualize, analyze, evaluate,
and synthesize multiple sources of information generated by observation, reflection, and. Poor regulation of emotions to limit influence on thinking and
behavior. Deficient perception and discernment of multiple sources to form an opinion.
3.0 - Desired benchmark for first half of internship. 4.0 - Desired benchmark for second half of
internship.
Comments may be made under any competency statement, if desired. Please be sure to indicate those areas in which you think the student is particularly
strong and those areas that need improvement. This evaluation is intended to give the student feedback about her or his performance . Final scores will
contribute to the determination of final grade (A-F). The points are added into other required assignments. Please sign and return the
Learning Plan to when scoring is completed.
Competency 1.0 –Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
EPAS 2.1.4
Student will be able, in consultation with field By final Assignments- Change Process Model & Paper
supervisor, to identify agency problem or issue that Observation
Use practice experience and
needs to be addressed and formulate a problem statement Documentation
theory to inform scientific inquiry
and research. Supervision
Student will be able to discuss the effect of research on
agency practice and/or policy
Student will be able to compare and contrast models of By final Discuss in supervision
assessment and prevention
Apply critical thinking skills to
engage in analysis of quantitative
and qualitative research methods Student will be able to distinguish which sources are
and research findings. relevant to client population served by agency
Student will discuss her conclusions with supervisor By final Discuss in supervision
Student will describe social policies, laws, practices that impact By midterm Observation
the client system or delivery of services Supervision
Assess how social welfare and
economic policies impact the Reading
delivery of and access to social Student will describe services and resources provided by the
services agency to its client systems
Student will collaborate with agency to identify tasks to help By midterm Observation
resolve an identified social problem that is impacted by policy Discussion
at the agency, community, local, state or federal level Supervision
Apply critical thinking to
analyze, formulate and
advocate for policies that Student will verbalize an understanding of how changes in
advance human rights and policy can help clients to overcome an identified social
social, economic, and problem
environmental justice.
Student will describe services and resources provided by the
agency to its client systems
EVALUATION Mid-Term Evaluation Final Evaluation
See Front Page for Scoring Student Field Instructor Task Supervisor Student Field Instructor Task Supervisor
EPAS 2.1.6
Use empathy, reflection, and Student will be able to “start where the client is” By midterm Supervision
interpersonal skills to Discussion
effectively engage diverse Student will be able to establish rapport with the client system Observation
clients and constituencies.
Student will be able to create and maintain a therapeutic
relationship with clients
Through the interviewing process, the student will identify at By midterm Supervision
Apply knowledge of human
least three areas of strength Discussion
behavior and social
Documentation
environment, person-in-
environment, and other Through the interviewing process, the student will identify at
multidisciplinary theoretical least three areas of challenge
frameworks in the analysis of
assessment data from clients Student will be able to evaluate environmental impact upon
and constituencies. client’s presenting concerns
Develop mutually agreed-on Student, in concert with client system, will be able to develop By midterm Discussion
intervention goals and clear and timely service goals Documentation
objectives based on the Observation
critical assessment of Student will be able to develop measurable objectives designed
strengths, needs and to meet agreed upon goals.
challenges within clients and
constituencies. In partnership with at least two clients, student will develop goal
plans with measurable outcomes
Select appropriate Student will be able to select from an array of intervention By midterm Observation
intervention strategies strategies Supervision
based on assessment, Discussion
research knowledge, and Student will be able to describe selected intervention and discuss
values and preferences of why particular strategy has been chosen
clients and constituencies.
EVALUATION Mid-Term Evaluation Final Evaluation
See Front Page for Scoring Student Field Instructor Task Supervisor Student Field Instructor Task Supervisor
Collect and organize data and apply critical
1 thinking to interpret information from
clients and constituencies.
Apply knowledge of human behavior and
social environment, person-in-environment,
and other multidisciplinary theoretical
2
frameworks in the analysis of assessment
data from clients and constituencies.
EPAS 2.1.8
Apply knowledge of human During supervision, S will describe theory that informs her By midterm Supervision
behavior and the social treatment, and how she has partnered with client in their work Discussion
environment, person in the together Observation
environment, and other Reading
multidisciplinary theoretical Using a theoretical framework, student and client work together
frameworks in interventions toward goal attainment
with clients and
constituencies.
Use inter-professional Student demonstrates knowledge regarding roles of inter-professional By midterm Observation
collaboration as appropriate team and benefits of working in an inter- professional setting Discussion
to achieve beneficial practice Supervision
outcomes. Student identifies ways in which inter-professional team works to
ensure ‘best practices’ for client (client system)
Negotiate, mediate and Student connects client to appropriate resources and referrals to By midterm Discussion
advocate with and on behalf promote goal attainment Supervision
of diverse clients and
constituencies.
Student advocates for needed services for client
Student will both prepare client for self- advocacy and intervene
when necessary (with input from task supervisor)
Student will be able to assess successful goal attainment and By final Discussion
Facilitate effective transitions plan termination accordingly. Supervision
and endings that advance
Documentation
mutually agreed upon goals.
Student will be able to successfully terminate in the helping
process.
Apply knowledge of human Student will identify variables in the social context that could By final Observation
behavior and the social
potentially impact evaluation process or outcomes Discussion
environment, person –in-
environment, and other Student will demonstrate knowledge of self-determination and various
multidisciplinary, theoretical aspects of human behavior on evaluation and outcome measures
frameworks in the evaluation
of outcomes. Student will demonstrate knowledge of the impact of theory and
context on evaluation process
Critically, analyze, monitor, Student will be able to continuously evaluate intervention, not only at By final Discussion
and evaluate interventions termination, but throughout process Observation
and program process and Supervision
outcomes With client, student will continuously review plan to assess progress
toward goal
Apply evaluation findings, to Student will identify strengths and potential future changes with By final Supervision
improve practice evaluation process at the agency that could lead to improved outcomes Observation
effectiveness at the micro, for clients and client systems
mezzo and macro levels.
EVALUATION Mid-Term Evaluation Final Evaluation
See Front Page for Scoring Student Field Instructor Task Supervisor Student Field Instructor Task Supervisor
Select and use appropriate methods for
1
evaluation outcomes.
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person –in-
2 environment, and other multidisciplinary,
theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of
outcomes.
Critically, analyze, monitor, and evaluate
3 interventions and program process and
outcomes
Apply evaluation findings, to improve
4 practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo
and macro levels.
6 TOTAL
Field Instructor’s/Task Supervisor Mid-Term Comments:
Mid-Term Comments
Student’s strengths:
Signatures
Student Date:
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FINAL EVALUATION
Final Evaluation Scores (3.5Benchmark)
Student Self-Report: Social Work Supervisor/Task supervisor (if applicable): Average of two scores:
Final Comments
Student’s strengths:
Student’s areas for improvement:
My field instructor has discussed this final evaluation with me and I have received a copy. My agreement or disagreement is as follows:
*If the student disagrees with this evaluation, she/he should attach an explanation of their disagreement.
Signatures
Student: Date:
All signatures are REQUIRED before you hand in. Always keep a copy of this Learning Plan & Field Evaluation
Authorization of Release
I___________________________________authorize Briar Cliff University to release the contents of this Learning Plan & Field Evaluation upon request for post-secondary
graduate program admission purposes.