FIELD ORIENTATION

1. FIELD ORIENTATION WELCOME TAMMY CARSON-SANDMAN VIRGINIA TETER

2. AGENDA • Introductions • Curriculum and Field • Overview of Field Practicum • Who’s Who • Planning Field • Learning Contracts • Process Recordings/Practice Reflections • Evaluation • Policy Information

3. CURRICULUM & FIELD • MSW=60 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK AND FIELD PRACTICE Foundation Phase-30 credits Advanced Phase-30 credits • Foundation Phase includes 6 credits (or 2 semesters of Field Practice 5187/5287) • Advanced Phase includes 6 credits (or 2 semesters of Field Practice 8187/8287) • http://www.temple.edu/socialwork/Social-Work-Field-Education-Forms.asp

4. Foundation Field Practicum Prepares the student for: “GENERALIST PRACTICE” • Both Micro and Macro Practice experiences are desired Micro- work with individuals or families Macro- administrative, planning and community tasks • Plus opportunities to see and practice the range of social work roles

5. A Note about Advanced Phase- Students Choose* a Concentration & Specialization CONCENTRATIONSSPECIALIZATIONS • CLINICAL Children and Families • MANAGEMENT & Health/Mental Health PLANNING OR • COMMUNITY & Create an “Area of Study” POLICY (AT MAIN CAMPUS) *Choices will be reviewed with you in detail in your foundation practice class Your second 2 semesters of field are completed in this phase of the program.

6. What is the Field Practicum?

7. TYPES OF FIELD 1. EMPLOYMENT BASED 2. NON-EMPLOYMENT BASED 3. BLENDED HOURS A) Traditional: 21-24hrs x 14wks=300-315 field hours per semester B) Extended: 16-18 hrs per week for 18-19wks= 300-315 field hours FIELD PRACTICUM an opportunity for student to observe & practice social work principles being learned in the classroom

8. Expectations for 1st year placement Assigned work with individuals, families, groups and communities • Opportunities to: • assume a broad range of social work roles • participate in activities which enhance knowledge of agency and “best practice” • visit other agencies/resources • work with diverse populations • learn strengths-based assessment, interviewing & relationship building skills • Conceptualizing Generalist Practice

9. ASSIGNMENTS • Learning Contract • Monthly Reports • Monthly Time Logs • Process Recordings/Practice Reflections (3) • End of Semester Evaluation • ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBMITTED TO FIELD LIAISON BY POSTED DUE DATES

10. LEARNING CONTRACTS • Format: pages 128 – 139 Field Manual • Use framework of Foundation Field Curriculum: Pages 25 – 29 Field Manual • Develop individualized tasks/activities for the semester • Brainstorm/review with FIELD INSTRUCTOR • MSW FOUNDATION LEARNING CONTRACT 07-08.doc

11. Draft due 9/12/08 Final due 10/3/08 EXAMPLE Objective #1 Demonstrate ability to assess the functioning of clients at all systems levels using culturally competent approaches Outcome Assess biological, social, spiritual and environmental factors that influence human behavior and development. Tasks/Activities Understand agency’s assessment tools and approaches Complete a bio-psychosocial assessment on a client Due Date Week 1-9/8/08 Week 4-9/29/08 Your Learning Contract

12. Process Recordings & Practice Reflections • Formats in manual pages 181, 189 • Process recording focuses on micro level of social work-interactions between worker and client • Practice Reflection focuses on mezzo (group) and macro (organization or community) levels of practice • observation of events or interventions in these systems 3 TOTAL are required each semester • Foundation students complete 1 micro, 1 macro and 1 of choice • Field liaison and/or field instructor may require additional recordings • Are turned in to field instructor for review and comment and then submitted to field liaison by specified due dates process recording instructions.doc PRACTICE REFLECTION INSTRUCTIONS - BSW & MSW FOUNDATION.doc

13. Monthly Reports • Form in manual page 179 • 3 are required each semester • Submitted directly to Field Liaison (See Field Calendar for due dates) • Way to keep track of progress in meeting field objectives and outcomes per learning contract • Also way to raise concerns/requests for help from field liaison monthly report.doc

14. Monthly Time Log • Form in manual page 195 • Signed by field instructor and/or task supervisor • Submitted to field liaison monthly • Way to keep track of hours in field, a check/balance sheet for you practicum time sheet.doc

15. Other Written Learning Tools • Reaction Paper • Learning Summary • Journals • Samples of assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries

16. Evaluation Process • Students are responsible for sharing the field evaluation {in your manual/on line} with their field instructor at the start of the semester Form (manual page 203) • Is a combination of narrative and ratings based upon objectives, outcomes and tasks on Learning Contract • Same tool is used each semester of Foundation Year • MSW FOUNDATION EVALUATION 07-08.doc

17. Field Performance Course is pass/fail* A PASSING grade is based on: • Completing, in correct formats, and submitting all assignments on time • Demonstration of competency in objectives and outcomes delineated in Learning Contract • Responsible participation in weekly field instruction {minimum of 1 hour/week=14hrs} • Completion of required Field Hours *Refer to Field Manual for additional detail

18. WHO’S WHO? • FIELD INSTRUCTOR • TASK SUPERVISOR • FIELD LIAISON • ACADEMIC ADVISOR

19. FIELD INSTRUCTOR • Holds an MSW from an accredited social work program for at least 2 years • At least 1 of those years should be in student’s field of interest • Should not be direct supervisor or boss • Has prior experience in supervision • Can meet at least one hour/per week with you • If a first time field instructor, is willing to attend field instructor seminars offered fall & spring at TUH.

20. Task Supervisor • Provides direct observation/supervision of student in situations where field instructor is not on site • Has a clear understanding of roles & expectations of self, student, and field instructor • Provides input toward student evaluation • Advanced degree not required, however, experience will be evaluated by field liaison

21. Ensures student’s practicum experiences are educational Facilitates field teaching and student learning Assigns field grade Makes field site visits Serves as: Advisor - planning field, identifying learning experiences Monitor - agencies, instructors, experiences Consultant - field instructor skill development Teacher - integration of coursework/field Mediator – resolving problems Field Liaison

22. Academic Advisor • The Temple University assigned Faculty or Staff person who will be available to assist you with questions about your overall academic career in the MSW program. • Areas may include, but are not limited to: Course selections, specialization or concentration choices, career counseling, special needs or considerations.

23. FIELD INSTRUCTION • What is field instruction? • What are the expectations?

24. What IS field instruction? • Field instruction is meant to help less experienced clinicians deal appropriately with clients • The seasoned professional is there to serve as a guide • The field instructor should offer the student a supportive and educational atmosphere without taking over the work the student is doing • Students need to see the field instructor as a usefulresource who will help protect the student and help in treating clients effectively and ethically • Field Instruction provides opportunities to integrate what is learned in class.

25. Field Instruction Recommendations • Schedule your supervision meetings from day one • Reschedule if session is missed • Prepare an agenda for every meeting • Provide written assignments on time for review

26. PLANNING FIELD • REFLECTION • COMPLETE FIELD PLANNING PACKET: • Field Application • Employment-Based Field Application (if applicable) • Include Resume • MEET WITH FIELD STAFF TO FACILITATE PROCESS

27. Policies/Procedures of Note Matriculation Once a student is matriculated in the program, s/he has 5 years to complete the graduate degree Incomplete course work • Majority of work must be completed • Written contract outlines completion date plus achievable and default grades Change of field placement • Reasons for change • Students must follow process per policy • If initiated by field instructor must also follow process per policy

28. Field Planning Schedule MARCH • Submit Application (s) for Foundation Field by 3/19 • Schedule meeting with Field Staff by May APRIL • Learning Contract tutorial 4/24, 4/26, 4/29, 4:30-6 P.M. • Submit Field Instructor Profile by 4/30 • Submit Agency Profile for placement planning by 4/30 MAY • Meet with field staff to develop field placement JUNE/JULY • Complete development of learning contract • Schedule site visit if new agency/field instructor

29. August Process Recording/Practice Reflection tutorial 8/28, 4:30-6 P.M. September Fall Semester begins 9/2/08 Drafts of Learning Contracts will be reviewed Schedule meeting with field instructor, student & liaison October Submit final Learning Contract by 10/3 September - December Submit recordings/reflections per identified dates on field calendar Deadline for submission of completed evaluation 12/12 Field Planning Schedule (cont)

30. Keep in Mind Field is • a significant commitment – • PLAN carefully • Don’t assume you can cram this in • a course, not a job • application of classroom learning • part of an educational and assessment process • Treat it professionally • Give yourself enough time • Be mindful of self presentation Be open to various possibilities! Field is NOT • Something to cram into your schedule without thought, commitment, or planning • An extension of your job • A place to do “busy” work • A chance to repeat an opportunity you’ve already had • A setting where you can do whatever you want • A place to catch up on studying • An option you can pursue between midnight and 5am or Sundays only • A place you just walk away from when things get difficult

31. QUESTIONS