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OVERVIEW OF FIELD EDUCATION

OVERVIEW OF FIELD EDUCATION. School of Social Administration. Unique Cornerstone of Social Work: Multi-system approach. Person – environment transactions Strengths Role of culture Historical relationships Challenges Private trouble/ public issue Broker role.

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OVERVIEW OF FIELD EDUCATION

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  1. OVERVIEW OF FIELD EDUCATION School of Social Administration

  2. Unique Cornerstone of Social Work:Multi-system approach • Person – environment transactions • Strengths • Role of culture • Historical relationships • Challenges • Private trouble/ public issue • Broker role

  3. Field Education: Arena of Application & Integration Social Work Profession Your Experiences

  4. Field Education at SSA • Two field placements: • Foundation: generalist • Advanced: concentration and specialization specific • Both three days a week (21-24 hours) or equivalent • Concurrent model: Must have practice course when in the field • Pass/Fail course: • Evaluated according to competencies achieved • Competencies based on field learning objectives • Try to accommodate various requests, but must adhere to educational goals and requirements

  5. Field Education: Main Learning Areas • Values and ethics • Diversity • Self awareness in professional relationships and use of self • Processes for helping across systems • Supervision and consultation • Communication • Social work roles • Service delivery systems and the environment

  6. Outcome & Competency Based • Field Education Learning Objectives: • Tied to broader curriculum objectives • Outcomes oriented • Students engage in learning activities that demonstrate acquisition of competencies • Field Learning Objectives (fully delineated in field manual): • Assessment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation • Cross-cultural competencies • Organizational, community and institutional contexts • Relevant policies and research • Professional standards and conduct/critical self-awareness • Use of supervision and consultation/responsibility for own learning • Values and ethics • Reinforced through concurrent model with practice courses • Monitored by field liaison

  7. Process and Assignments Set Goals: Learning Contract Assessment: Supervision Evaluation Engage: Learning Activities Self-reflection: Process Recordings/ Practice Reflections

  8. Foundation Field (SA 5187/5188) • Generalist Practice • Wide range of social work knowledge and skills • Multiplicity of roles and functions across intervention systems • Develop broad problem-solving repertoire • Empowerment • Mutuality • Respect • Learning Objectives (fully delineated in field manual): • Assessment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation • Cross-cultural competencies • Organizational, community and institutional contexts • Relevant policies and research • Professional standards and conduct/critical self-awareness • Use of supervision and consultation/responsibility for own learning • Values and ethics • Must enroll in Foundation Practice I & II

  9. Advanced Field (SA 8187/8188) • Builds on foundation yearcurriculum • Pursue a particular concentration (practice modality) and specialization (field of practice) in greater depth • Student: much more involved in placement process • Must register for advanced practice course both semesters in your concentration

  10. Criteria for Field Sites • Clearly defined goals and practices compatible with school • Provision of appropriate learning experiences (foundation generalist or advanced concentration/ specialization) • Ability to support student coursework • Opportunities for student to contribute to assessment and improvement of agency • Availability of qualified MSW field instructor for supervision • Program stability • Staff sufficient for programming needs • Provision of adequate space, equipment, policies and support

  11. Extended 18 hours a week Go through vacation/breaks Employment-based Possible for both years Distinct from current job in task, area and supervisor Must meet same educational requirements as “regular” placements Must have proposal approved by field education staff (not automatic) Weekends and/or Evenings Very, very, very few options Must meet same educational requirements as “regular” placements You MUST give us day-time hours (M-F; 8-5) Funded Very few Agency directed Possibility Philadelphia Connections Field Education Options

  12. Placement Process • Attend information sessions on curriculum and field – beginning in November • Submit Field Application – Foundation • Core: • Information sheet • Narrative • Resume • Addenda: • Employment-based proposal • Recommended: Background clearances • Due: early February before you intend to start placement • Work with Field Education Specialist • Identify possible sites based on learning needs & educational requirements • Note: students CAN NOT contact or solicit own placement • Referral to an agency • Interview at agency • Confirm placement • Attend appropriate orientations (SSA and/or agency)

  13. Your Field Placement 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 your studying • An option you can pursue between midnight and 5am or on Sundays only • A place you just walk away from when things get difficult

  14. Who’s Who • Field Education Staff (main campus) • Cheryl Hyde, Associate Dean & Director, Field Education • Valarie Clemmons, Field Education Specialist • Craig Cohen, Field Education Specialist • Paul Dannenfelser, Field Education Specialist • Gloria Zucker, Field Education Specialist • Shantel Grant, Administrative Assistant • Contact us: 215-204-6048 or fieldedu@temple.edu • All materials on the web: http://www.temple.edu/ssa/Social-Work-Field-EducationForms.asp

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