The purpose of evaluation is to help the student learn and grow through constructive feedback and discussion about performance and attitude. Learning about one’s strengths, struggles or challenges is the goal of field placement. As such, the evaluation is designed to provide opportunities for both.
The most important part of evaluation is that it should happen continuously. That is, problem areas should not be left unidentified until they become larger problems or until there is no time to improve. Also, areas of strengths need to be reinforced so the student is aware that she/he is on the right course.
In keeping with good evaluation practices, students require feedback and opportunity to improve or remedy areas of concern.
The first section of the evaluation will be used in determining the student's overall field performance, demonstration of learning outcomes, and final grade. The final comments summary provides the field supervisor the opportunity to support and clarify the evaluation as well as comment on the student’s strengths and challenges.
Please note, there may be occasions when the student has not had the opportunity to practice some of the listed behaviours. The evaluation process is a great opportunity to reflect upon the student’s learning experience and provide dedicated time and discussion about important skill development.
Using the Evaluation Guidelines
The following evaluation levels are provided to give students an indication of their performance and opportunities for growth as evaluated by their field placement supervisors.
The final grade for the field placement course (WORK 10125) is either Requirements Met or Unmet.
To meet the minimum requirements, there must be a Satisfactory rating in at least 50% of the evaluation elements.
Pass
Meets Requirement – Excels implies that the student is demonstrating the ability to perform the skill independently, under supervision, with minimal error. Upon completion of the winter semester, it is expected that the student will achieve sufficient mastery of the skills rated by the end of placement.
Meets Requirement - Satisfactory implies that, although the performance is satisfactory, further development, growth or improvement is desired. The student requires continued supervision and perhaps more so, than most emerging practitioners with respect to the item rated and has required some repeated corrective instruction to be able to perform the skill or demonstrate the knowledge required.
Fail
Requirement not Met: Developing – although the performance is approaching satisfactory, further development, growth or improvement is needed. The student requires more supervision than most emerging practitioners with respect to the item rated and has required repeated corrective instruction to be able to perform the skill or demonstrate the knowledge required.
Requirement not Met – Unsatisfactory – indicates that the student is performing at a level that requires significant upgrading with the respect to those criteria. At the midterm of the placement, performance objectives must be established and an opportunity provided for the student to meet these objectives within a designated period of time.
Please indicate not applicable ("N/A") in any of the columns in which you are unable to rate.
Space is provided for comments and explanations on this form.
- All students must be successful in the area of “Confidentiality” and “Responsibility to Clients, criterion 3 – boundary violations” to pass field placement.
- Evaluations submitted through our website’s online evaluation are considered authenticated only when the email addresses of the submitting supervisor, student, Field Placement Specialists are included.
Both agency supervisors and students are advised to retain a copy of the evaluation
Relationship with Clients
Respect and facilitate client self-determination, within the role of the agency
Respect and acceptance of clients’ uniqueness.
Identify strengths, resources and challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities to assist in achieving their goals.
Recognize diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families and communities.
