Resources for Field Instructors
Field Instructor's Role and Responsibilities
Field Instructors/Task Supervisors serve as social work supervisors. Practicum instruction emphasizes developing sound educational experiences based on reaching the identified educational outcomes. In working toward this end, the Field Instructor/Task Supervisor must be an administrator, educator, role model, and supervisor. It is possible for a student to receive daily task supervision from someone other than the MSW field instructor, who would then be referred to as the task supervisor.
To ensure a quality field experience, the Field Instructor/Task Supervisor:
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Understands the Andrews University Department of Social Work’s mission
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Attends field instructor orientation and training
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Coordinates activities to meet the student's educational needs
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Meets with the student to review and establish a learning plan no later than the third week of placement
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Reviews the Learning Plan with students and completes comprehensive skills evaluation
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Provides a minimum of one hour of supervisor per week
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Meets with student and liaison bi-annually, more frequently if needed
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Advocates for access to agency resources and learning experience
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Provides ongoing feedback to the student about his/her practicum performance (including punctuality & attendance, etc.)
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Submits written evaluations as required and recommends grade at semester's end.
Forms
- New Agency Checklist
- Field Instructor Application
- Agency Contract Sample
- Student Practicum Agreement
- Field Practicum Timesheet
- Faculty Liaison Visit Form
- Disruption Notification Form
- Consent for Treatment by an Intern
- Competencies and Practice Behaviors for BSW and MSW
- BSW / MSW 1st Year Learning Plan
- MSW 2nd Year / Advanced Standing Learning Plan
- Compilation of University Policies
