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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare- Social Work Field Education Program
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING PLAN
Field Course (please check): 421 422 423
721 722 821 822 921
Student Name: John SmithStudent ID 99999999
Agency Youth and Family Center Inc.
Agency Address 1111 1stSt., Milwaukee, WI 53222Agency Phone (414)-555-5555Agency Fax (414)-222-2222
Agency Field Instructor Sara JonesField Instructor Email University Field Liaison (select)
Semester Fall Spring Summer
Weekly Schedule @ Agency:
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday12:30pm-10:30pm / 3:00pm-10:00pm
Field Semester at this Agency: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Student will begin this semester on 1/20/2014 and end this semester on 5/09/2014
(date) (date)
(*Please consult with assigned Field Liaison if dates vary from those designated on UWM Semester Calendar)
Weekly supervision day and time: Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30
(The school requires scheduling a minimum of one-hour of individual supervision per week.)
Group supervision time (if applicable):
every other Wednesday at 4:30
Mid-Term Evaluation Due Date:
(421/422/423 at 125 completed hours; 721/722 at 130 completed hours; 821/822 at 160 completed hours) 3/12/2007 (fill in date due)
Final Evaluation Due Date:
(421/422/423 at 256 completed hours; 721/722 at 260 completed hours; 821/822 at 320 completed hours) 5/10/2007(fill in date due)
INSTRUCTIONS
The Learning Plan identifies the learning objectives mutually agreed upon between the student and Field Instructor at the beginning of each semester. This plan should serve as a map for the student’s learning experiences and expected performance for the semester. You should be as specific as possible when developing the learning plan, and amend the plan as necessary throughout the semester. The plan should be developed in conjunction with the field education course objectives located on the field website.
The following table identifies the primary learning objective categoriesfor the field education course. More detailed information related to each objective is located on the Field Department website located at the above-referenced weblink. On the table below identify your learning activities for the semester. The evaluation criteria utilized for the evaluation of student performance at mid-term and end of the semester are consistent with the social work objectives for this course.
Learning Objective Categories / Agency responsibilities, duties and expectations that address the Learning Objectives / Written Assignments (assignments totaling 5 points submitted to Field Instructor for discussion in supervision and submitted to the Field Liaison; ½ of field assignments due to Field Liaison by mid-term)Select from the Assignment List
Students do not have to have assignments listed for every objective category.
1)Professional Identity / I will demonstrate initiative and preparedness for the supervisory meetings by identifying specific social work skills and competencies needing development
2)Ethical Practice / I will review and analyze the methodology used in addressing an ethical dilemma on the macro level and the impact of the decision on all parties involved in the process
3)Diversityin Practice / I will explore how the field agency identifies issues of diversity within their service area and how the agency mission and policies address this diversity
4)Human Rights and Justice / I will explore policy issues and political arguments that address poverty programs and policies in Wisconsin and the US. / Letter to Public Official addressing pending House Bill that will adversely impact agency clients (1 point)
5)Research-Based Practice / I will review annual agency outcome data and evaluateprogress toward agency annual goals
6)Policy Practice / I will research NASW advocacy efforts toward an issue that adversely affects agency clients
7)Practice Contexts / I will research historical, political, social, and economic forces that have influenced the local community and identify how policies, laws, and agencies have responded to these dynamics
8)Social Work Practice / I will demonstrates the ability to write in a timely, concise, and accurate manner that meets agency expectations / Research small funding opportunities and submit an RFP for agency (2-points)
Date:
Student’s Signature:
Field Instructor’s Signature:
Field Liaison Signature (for major assignment):