Evaluation in detail

*“Transformative education for exceptional Social Work practice”

The evaluation process

You will also be assessed by the Faculty Liaison regarding your professional presentation of self, participation and contribution to the Integration seminars, and completion of all requirements as outlined in the course outline.

Purposes of evaluation

• To help you be aware of your strengths and to indicate areas for further growth and development.
• To provide an assessment of your level of professional abilities and suitability to become a social worker.

Evaluation is a continuous process

Practicum evaluation is a continuous process starting with your first day of placement, and culminating in a final written assessment at the conclusion of the Practicum. Meetings with Field Instructors must take place regularly to promote your growth by strengthening positive features and improving those areas that need additional attention – see supervision requirements.

Evaluation guidelines and marking scheme

The evaluation is the Field Instructor and Faculty Liaison’s assessment of your level of performance, progress, difficulties encountered in achieving agreed-upon objectives, and areas where growth has occurred and where improvement is needed. The rating scale on the Final evaluation form is designed to provide an objective format for evaluation. To maximize your learning, Field Instructors are expected to write comments on each major assessment area, to elaborate on the assessment, and to supplement areas not covered by the behavioural items. If your overall performance is inadequate will not receive a passing grade for the Practicum.

The mid-term and final evaluations are located in the Intern Practicum Tracking system (IPT) and are to be completed by both you and the Field Instructor and reviewed with the Faculty Liaison at site visits. The Faculty Liaison has the final responsibility for determining your grade.