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BASW FIELD ORIENTATION. Fall, 2011. ROADMAP FOR FIELD SWRK 195 A/B. 2 days/week (16 hrs.) M/W or W/F 32 weeks total Same placement for 2 semesters Same professor for 140B/C. 140B-C + 195A-B = INTERLOCKING COURSES. Must pass both courses to proceed. 195A. 140C. 195B. 140B. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BASWBASWFIELD FIELD ORIENTATIONORIENTATION
Fall, 2011Fall, 2011
ROADMAP FOR FIELDSWRK 195 A/B
• 2 days/week (16 hrs.) M/W or W/F• 32 weeks total• Same placement for 2 semesters• Same professor for 140B/C
140B-C + 195A-B = INTERLOCKING COURSES
Must pass both courses to proceed
195A
195B 140C
140B
ATTENDANCE
Be present on all scheduled field days
Be on-time
Make-up missed days
Follow protocol when you must be absent
KEY PEOPLE
FacultyLiaison
Same as 140B/C Professor
STUDENT
Field Instructor (MSW)
TaskSupervisor
UNIVERSITY AGENCY
Field Instructor: BASW Educator in the Field
Must have
MSW or
BASW
YOUR FIELD INSTRUCTOR WILL…..
• Orient you to agency• Assess your learning needs• Help you develop your Learning Agreement• Provide appropriate activities to implement
Learning Agreement• Help you integrate into agency environment• Provide you ongoing feedback and evaluation
Your Field Instructor Also Will…
• Meet with you weekly• Coordinate with Task Supervisor (if
appropriate)• Communicate with Faculty Liaison • Complete Mid-Semester Assessment
and End-of-Semester Evaluations
First Day of Field
It’s normal to feel anxious….
“Start Where the Student Is…”
• What is my learning style?
• What are my strengths?
• What skills, knowledge do I want to acquire?
• What opportunities exist at the placement?
INTERPRETING THE LEARNING STYLE ASSESSMENT
• Thinker/Observer: Reflective, likes to start with theory
• Doer/Observer: Likes practical, “how-to” instruction
• Thinker/Feeler: Relies on intuition, gut feeling
• Doer/Feeler: Prefers to learn by doing
INTERPRETING THE LEARNING STYLE ASSESSMENT
Look at your scores for Doer and Thinker. Circle the higher score.
Look at your scores for Observer and Feeler. Circle the higher score.
You now have a new pair of scores.
FACULTY FIELD LIAISON
1. Monitor student placement via• Field Journals• Discussion in Practice Class• Communication with Field Instructor via phone calls
and site visits (minimum 1/semester• Be available to consult with Field Instructor
2. Consult with, advocate for student
3. Give field grade
Barranti...Strother….Russell…Bowie…Davis….Torres
The Faculty Liaison is the 140B/C Professor
What Are My Responsibilities in My Placement?
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Take responsibility for own learning in the field.
a. Initiate Learning Agreement.b. Provide FI with syllabus for 140B-C classes.c. Bring topics and questions to supervision.d. Ask for help when needed.e. Be open to new experiences and willing to push yourself.f. Be open to feedback.g. Initiate evaluation process
Be a Proactive LearnerStay Open to Feedback
MORE STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Complete field assignmentsa. Field Journals
b. Biopsychosocial assessments
c. Macro Project
d. Others
3. Attend placement
4. Make up missed time
End-of-semester Evaluation Form
• Evaluation criteria rate progress in each of the learning objectives
• “2” and “3” is good for 1st semester• Ratings are not synonymous with A-B-C-D-F• Download these forms from Field website.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE A PROBLEM IN FIELD?!?!?
Everyone has a part to play in problem-solving in field
BUT IT STARTS WITH YOU!
As soon as you perceive a problem –
TALK TO YOUR FIELD INSTRUCTOR
&
NOTIFY YOUR FACULTY FIELD LIAISON
DON’T FLY UNDER THE RADAR
ENJOY THE RIDE!!