4.2: Evaluations
Students are evaluated by their Site Work Supervisor, Practicum Instructor, and through self- evaluations. A Site supervisor appraises the student’s field work while the Practicum Instructor evaluates the student’s classroom work. Throughout the semester students assess their accomplishments and need for skill development via the Educational Plan and Weekly Report. The Practicum Instructor is responsible for the final grade in the practicum.
The Site Supervisor evaluates what the student has achieved at the practicum site, noting the objectives as stated in the Educational Plan. The Practicum Instructor evaluates written assignments submitted by a student in the classroom seminar and the degree of integration and understanding between classroom learning and direct practice.
The Evaluation of the student must be shared with the student and the student must have an opportunity to provide feedback and sign the final evaluation. A confirmation of hours the student has worked is requested in the supervisor's evaluation. A time log will be provided for students to track hours.
The purpose of supervision is to help the student not only learn to perform the tasks in an agency, but to become a competent Human Services Professional. This means a relationship should develop between the Site Supervisor and the student where the student can be open and share concerns about becoming an effective helper. The student must be able to accept constructive criticism and grow.
The Practicum Instructor considers the Site Supervisor's evaluation of a student and the student's self-assessment before arriving at a final grade for the student. If discrepancies exist about the student’s evaluation between the Practicum Instructor and the Site Supervisor, the Practicum Instructor discusses the issues with the Field Work Supervisor before submitting a final grade for the student.