Kansas State University Social Work Program

MID-TERM PRACTICUM EVALUATION

Evaluation Process

The purpose of the mid-term evaluation is to review the student’s performance and professional development during the first half of the social work practicum and to plan for tasks and activities that will allow students to demonstrate their competency by the end of the placement.

The student and the Agency Practicum Instructor should complete the evaluation separately and then meet to compare/discuss their responses and arrive at a rating for each item. If an agreement cannot be reached, the Agency Practicum Instructor’s rating is submitted. If the student has disagreements with the ratings or comments, those should be submitted with the evaluation form.

Kansas State University Social Work Program

MID-TERM PRACTICUM EVALUATION

Student: ______

Semester/Year of Practicum______

Agency Practicum Instructor: ______

Practicum Agency Name______

Practicum Agency Location______

Mid-Term Evaluation Completed: ______

Month Day Year

Practicum hours completed to date: ______

Agency Practicum Instructor’s Signature______Date______

I understand and agree with the ratings and comments on this evaluation.

Student’s Signature______Date______

I disagree with all or some of the ratings and comments and have submitted my comments on a document attached to this evaluation.

Student’s Signature______Date______

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

1. Ethical and Professional Behavior
(a) make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(d) use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(e) use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Ethical and Professional Behavior:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

2. Diversity and Difference
(a) apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) . present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(c) apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Diversity and Difference:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

3. Social Justice and Human Rights
(a) apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Social Justice and Human Rights:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

4. Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
(a) use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

5. Policy Practice
(a) Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(c) apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Policy Practice:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

6. Engagement
(a) apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Engagement:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

7. Assessment
(a) collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(c) develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(d) select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research knowledge, and values and preferences of clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Assessment:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

8. Intervention
(a) critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(d) negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(e) facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Intervention:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

Please rate the student’s performance on each of the practice behaviors.

9. Evaluation
(a) select and use appropriate methods for evaluation of outcomes /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(b) apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

(d) apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels /

Excellent Progress (Advanced)

Progressing as expected (Proficient)

Needs Improvement (Developing)

Does Not Meet Expectations

Comments on Evaluation:

Plan for continued development on areas that do not meet expectations or need improvement:

The Mid-Term Evaluation Narrative

The mid-term evaluation narrative focuses on early strengths and formative evaluation of the student’s needs for further development. It should also include plans to address those needs during the remainder of the practicum experience.