University of South Carolina

College of Social Work

Field Education Office
Process Recording Template

Student: ___ ____ Date of Interview: ________ Agency/Field Organization: ___ ____

1. System (Describe the agency/department, services provided, one paragraph):

_____________________________________________________
2. Presenting Impression: (your assumptions of the relationship, demographics, personality, etc., for both you and interviewee – What as-
sumptions/concerns developed in your mind over the summer, before beginning your practicum? What are your thoughts on these areas
now? Include thoughts on the role and impact of gender, race, age, education, -- all assumptions you may have made. This should be
written as two paragraphs, one reflecting your previous thoughts from before your first day in field; and, one after your interview and
time spent with your field instructor):
__________________________________________________
3. Purpose: Interview/Observation (reason for interview as understood by you): ________________________________________

Pre-Interview Prep:
Prepare at least four questions/topics for discussion with your field instructor. This is an opportunity to begin developing your relation-
ship with your supervisor and your understanding of the agency’s purpose and culture. Although discussion may naturally be led by
your field instructor in discussing tasks, it is important for you to strive for understanding in other areas.
List your prepared questions/prompts:

Content of Contact Student Observation Student Feelings, Reflection Comments

(verbatim written of Supervisor Reactions, Observa- (Please provide reflective thoughts on your interview,
recording of the discus- tions of Self observation, and perception skills. What worked? What
sion) did not? What would you do differently?)
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(YOU)
FI

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FI (*Add lines to recording as needed to fulfill the length ex-

pectation discussed in class and DELETE THIS SENTENCE. )
*The below prompts/responses do not get shared with your field instructor. These may be completed as a separate document. Include
them with your PR as one PDF for submission.

Post Interview - Interpret the interview:

1) Include detail about the tone and climate of the setting, your initial impressions of attitudes and feelings of the FI, what attitudes
and feelings you brought to the interview, what significant changes in the FI and YOU occurred during the interview in terms of ap-
pearance, gestures, posture, tone?

2) Analyze why you think your interaction with the FI unfolded in the manner it did. What is your assessment of your and the FI’s re-
spective reaction(s)? Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your interview skills (your communication skills) and identify an
area you would like to improve upon. What intentional actions do you plan to take in this area?

3) List at least three follow-up questions to bring to your future supervisions with your field instructor.