Northeastern State University
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Work Department
SOWK 4994 - Practicum II & Seminar (Section 1688)
Spring 2004
INSTRUCTOR:
Name: Dolores Poole, PhD, Associate Professor
Office: BA-C157
Office hours: As posted adjacent to office door and by appointment at other
times
Telephone: (918) 499-6537
FAX: (918) 499-6146
E-mail: poole@nsuok.edu
Website: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~poole/
COURSE TITLE:
SOWK 4994 - Practicum II & Seminar: Monday 4:00 p.m.- 4:50 p.m., Broken
Arrow C120
PREREQUISITES:
SOWK 4984 Practicum I & Seminar
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Practicum II with seminar builds upon Practicum I to complete the applied
learning experience necessary for entry level competency in generalist social
work practice. Course is designed to integrate theoretical concepts
with applied learning experience in an approved human service agency.
Students complete a minimum of 220 hours in the agency and concurrently attend
a weekly seminar on campus that is intended to integrate knowledge, values
and skills of generalist social work practice.
COURSE PURPOSE:
The purpose of field practicum and integrative seminar is to provide the
student opportunities for integration and application of the knowledge, values,
skills and ethics of the social work profession that are taught throughout
the curriculum and the global context of the social work profession. Learning
is enhanced through professionally supervised generalist social work practice
by approved agency field instructors. Students develop an awareness of self
in the process of providing social work intervention services and practice
skills to enhance the well-being of people through the amelioration of environmental
conditions that affect people adversely. Students learn the use of
oral and written communications that are consistent with the language of
the practicum setting and the profession. Opportunities to critically assess,
implement and evaluate agency policies and procedures within ethical
guidelines are provided in seminar assignments and practicum activities.
Practicum placements afford opportunities to provide generalist social services
to diverse client systems, including many placements related to work with
Native American populations.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES:
1. Apply critical thinking and research skills within the
context of social work
practice.
2. Understand the value base of the social work profession
and its ethical standards and principles as they apply to generalist
social work practice.
3 Practice without discrimination and with respect, knowledge,
and skills related to clients’ age, class, color, culture,
disability,
ethnicity, family structure, gender, marital status, national origin, race,
religion, sex, and sexual orientation.
4. Identify the forms and mechanisms of oppression and
discrimination and apply strategies of advocacy and social change
that advance social and economic justice.
5. Understand and interpret the history of the social
work profession and the social welfare institution and their
contemporary structures and issues
in generalist social work practice.
6. Use of knowledge and skills of generalist social work
practice with systems of all sizes.
7. Demonstrate the use of theoretical frameworks, supported
by empirical evidence, to understand individual development
and behavior across the life span and
the interaction among individuals and between individuals and families, groups,
organizations, and communities.
8. Analyze, formulate, and influence social policies that
promaote social and economic justice.
9. Evaluate research studies and apply research findings
to in generalist social work practice.
10. Use communication skills differentially across client populations
and communities, and with colleagues.
11. Use supervision and consultation appropriate to generalist
social work practice.
12. Function within the structure of organizations and
service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change.
13. Understand the need for cultural sensitivity in the
provision of services, including Native American populations.
14. Recognize ans implement the global context of the
social work profession.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Royse, D., Dhooper S. & Rompf E. (2003). Field instruction;
A Guide for social work students, 4th Edition. White Plains, NY: Longman
Publishing Group.
Field Practicum Manual
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
The expected course outcomes will be attained through a variety of instructional
strategies and practicum experiences intended to complement the student’s
life experiences and formal education. Those instructional strategies to
be used in integrative seminar include, but are not limited to, the following:
class discussion, group activities, case studies, video presentations,
guest speakers, oral presentations by the faculty liaison and students. Students
will complete four (4) projects they have researched and critically analyzed.
In practicum the student’s learning experiences a will determined by the
student’s Educational Contract and opportunities provided by the agency.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Sessions Communication Skills.
1 & 2 Assignments: Submit
Role Play Activity Summary and Daily Log sheets.
Sessions. Generalist Social Work Practice and the use of
Theoretical Frameworks.
3, 4, 5, 6 Assignments: Complete role play activity, view
video, and complete assessment
& 7 forms, submit
Daily Log sheets, and complete and present Case Analysis paper.
Sessions Critical Thinking and Research.
8, 9, & 10 Assignment: Complete Critical Analysis paper and
submit Daily Log sheets.
Sessions Mechanisms of Oppression and discrimination,
advocacy, and social change.
11, 12, Assignments: Locate and discuss current
media reports related to social work
&13 concerns, participate
in weekly seminar discussions regarding connecting advocacy and social change
to field
experience, and submit Daily
Logs.
Sessions Use of Self and Evaluation of Practice
14 & 15 Assignments: Complete a Process Recording
which focus on self awareness/ professional use of self and submit
Daily Logs sheets.
Session 16 Final Evaluation
Assignment: Final Student Performance Evaluation, Field Practicum Assessment,
and Evaluation of Liaison by
Student and Field
Instructor.
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:
Handouts fully describing the requirements of the four major assignments/projects
will be distributed and discussed. Assignments are due at the beginning of
the class period on the date indicated in the class schedule or at the time
the assignment is given. No assignments will be accepted late unless prior
arrangements are made with the instructor. Assignments which are accepted
late will receive a minimum grade reduction of one letter grade (10 points).
STUDENT EVALUATIONS:
Consistent and punctual attendance at integrative seminar and practicum is
both expected and required for your successful completion of this course.
For a passing grade in the course a student must attend a minimum of 80%
of the seminar sessions with minimum tardiness and leaving class early. A
minimum of 220 hours is completed at the practicum agency. The student’s
work hours at the agency must be set at the beginning of the semester and
the student is expected to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Students are expected to be present and ready to start seminar at the scheduled
time. Late arrival to seminars cannot be avoided in some situations,
however, it is disruptive and when chronic will affect your grade for professionalism.
Chronically leaving seminar early may also affect your grade.
Additionally, students are expected to take responsibility for his/her learning.
The sharing of insight, experiences, and asking questions contribute to the
quality of the seminar discussions. Students are expected to be prepared
to contribute to the discussion and to participate fully in seminar.
Practicum:
Each student is expected to complete a minimum of 220 hours over the course
of the entire semester in the assigned practicum agency. A student may not
accumulate hours before the semester begins or after the semester ends to
apply toward the total required hours, unless this has been approved by the
practicum coordinator and faculty liaison. Practicum students cannot finish
their practicum more than two weeks before the end of the semester, including
finals week, regardless of the number of hours accrued.
The grade for practicum is recommended by the field instructor and equals
one-half the grade for the course. The practicum grade is based on the student's
performance in the agency, progress in meeting the course objectives, and
completion of the tasks/activities in the student's Educational Contract.
Mid-term and Final Performance Evaluations are completed by the field instructor.
Seminar:
Students attend weekly integrative seminar and are expected to come prepared
to contribute to the discussion. During the semester each student will complete
a video role play exercise and assessment, write a case analysis, write a
critical analysis paper, and complete a process recording focused on self
awareness (See course handout) , keep a daily log of practicum experiences
and be responsible for completion of required paper work such as the Educational
Contract, Memo of Agreement, and evaluations.
1. Participation is expected and indicates a student’s
preparation, commitment, and level of interest. Seminar participation
involves interaction
with fellow students and the instructor, not simple presence in the classroom.
Respect for other
students and their divergent views and beliefs is expected.
2. The student’s Final Performance Evaluation will constitute
the formal written evaluation
utilized in the course.
3. Grades will be computed as follows:
Student performance in practicum agency..............50%
Integrative Seminar...............................................
50%
The final grade for this course is assigned by the faculty liaison. The grade
will be based on the student's performance in the above referenced
areas. The following grades are possible:
(P) PASS - The student
must
1)
complete a minimum of 220 hours in practicum and receive a passing grade,
2)
attend 80% or more of seminar sessions,
3)
receive 80% or more for professionalism,
4)
submit all written work with an minimum average grade of 80%, and
5)
maintain a portfolio which meets all requirements.
(F) FAIL - Students
who do not meet the minimum course requirements (below 60%) in seminar or
receive a failing
grade practicum.
(U) -
In individual situations of students who have not failed the course,
but also do not meet the requirements for a
"pass" grade may receive a "U" grade.
(I) -
A grade of incomplete (I) may be assigned in certain situations when
a student is unable to complete the required
hours because
of factors beyond the control of the student.
NOTE: Please refer to the Practicum
Manual for more information regarding course grading.
4. Students should not withdraw form this class without
being discussed with their faculty liaison and Practicum Coordinator.
Students who are permitted to withdraw are advised that it is
their responsibility to check the NSU schedule for the
semester for the official
last date when they may drop a course with an automatic “W”. Students dropping
the course
after that date, you will receive the grade you have earned
up to the drop date. The grade “W” will be assigned if your
grade is a “D” or higher and an “F” will
be assigned if you stop attending and have not turned in assignments or have
not taken scheduled examinations prior to
the official drop date.
5. Students wishing to visit with the professor may visit
with them in their office which is listed on page one. Office hours are
posted adjacent to the office door.
Portfolio:
Students will maintain a three-ring binder which will be the repository of
course related materials generated during the semester. Portfolio requirements
will be included in a course handout (Page 9).
ADA COMPLIANCE:
If any student feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations,
please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class attended.
Seminar:
It is assumed that class will be held as scheduled unless
otherwise notified. In the event of inclement weather or disaster an official
announcement of the cancellation of classes will be made through the local
news media, by the university. The instructor will be as accommodating as
possible to students who feel that driving to campus during inclement weather
or a disaster would be hazardous to their health and well being. Students
should always use good judgement when evaluating their own situation relative
to inclement weather and natural disasters.
Practicum:
Practicum students should also become aware of and follow
their agency’s inclement weather policies and procedures. If on-campus classes
at the university are cancelled and the agency is open the student would
be expected to attend practicum. If the agency is closed and the university
is open for classes the student would not attend practicum that day and no
hours would be accrued toward the required minimum number of hours.
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Northeastern State University
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social Work Department
Tahlequah, OK
PRACTICUM II - REQUIRED PAPERS AND PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Student Log (Refer to Practicum Manual)
Students will keep a log of each days activities and experiences. A log is
required for each day in which hours are accumulated towards the minimum
of 220 hours that are required. Submit logs weekly in seminar
Practicum Hours Form (Refer to Practicum Manual).
Students are expected to maintain a cumulative total of hours spent in the
practicum agency using the Practicum Hours Form found in the Practicum Manual.
The Practicum Hours Form is to be available for review upon request
and submitted with the Final Student Performance Evaluation.
Required Seminar Papers
Papers should include a cover sheet/Title Page, body of the paper, and a
bibliography, if appropriate to cite relevant literature. All sections of
the paper should be stapled in the upper left hand corner. Papers are to
be typed, double spaced, #12 font and uniform 1" margins. APA style and guidelines
should be utilized. Papers should be grammatically correct, comprehensive
and clearly written. The length of the paper will be determined by individual
faculty. If accepted late the paper will receive a reduced grade. Variations
in these requirements may be made by individual faculty liaisons.
Paper #1 and Related Activities (Due: set by liaison)
Interview Role Play Activity - Student participate
in two role play activities, one as a social work student and another as
a client. The purpose of the activity is to demonstrate generalist social
work skills such as establishing rapport, interviewing and gathering data,
assessing and making plans/contracts, and termination. The role play will
be video taped and later viewed by the seminar group. Interview skills will
be assessed and critiqued using the Assessment Form (see pages 4-5). For
the written assignment requirements and other expectations for this assignment
see page 3.
Paper 2 and Class Presentation (Due: set by liaison)
Case Analysis - Complete and write a biopsychosocial (including
an ecomap and genogram) assessment of one of your clients (individual). With
the approval of your agency, and the client, you should use all available
sources of information to write the assessment, ie. existing case record(s),
referral sources, and an interview(s) with the client. Use the Attached Case
Analysis outline (pages 6-7) to guide your data gathering and to write the
report. Include all the headings in the outline in the written assessment.
Paper 3 (Due: set by liaison)
Critical Analysis - This assignment has two parts: 1.
ISSUE: Select a controversial client, agency, or professional practice
issue from your practicum that you have dealt with or observed. Write a critical
analysis of the issue. Your critical analysis should include: 1) summary
of the key points of the issue, 2) arguments and evidence for and against
the issue, 3) your position and reasoning, and 4) your conclusions. 2. ARTICLE:
Select and critically analyze a current article on the issue you have selected.
List the reference at the top of the page using APA style and then a brief
analysis. Your critical analysis of the article should included: 1) a summary
of the issue, 2) the author's thesis or position on the issue, 3) what facts
or research do they use to support their position, 4) do they discuss or
recognized other possible positions? 4) evaluate the data which are presented
in the article, 5) present your analysis of the article and your conclusions,
ie: did you agree with the author, did you note any research bias, etc.
NOTE: Controversial issues might include, but are not
limited to: poverty, Aids/IHV, abortion, confidentiality, agency eligibility
policies, use of natural or alternative health practices, globalization,
genetic manipulation, managed health care, end of life issues, corporal punishment,
incarceration vs rehabilitation, social work in secondary settings, etc,
Paper 4 (Due: set by liaison)
Process Recordings: This assignment requires the student
to complete one full process recording of an interaction with an assigned
client. The following process recording guide is to be use in this assignment.
In the reaction section students should focus on their developing self awareness
and conscious use of self. When reviewing and reflecting on the interaction
students should note awareness of their feelings, perceptions of how the
client perceives them, use of personal information, and skill level.
Generalist Social Work Skills
Role Play Activity
Student Assignment:
Develop a case situation involving an interview with a CLIENT and the use
of generalist social work skills. Any role play interview with someone other
than a client (ie. a relative or other collateral) must be approved by the
instructor.
The case scenario should relate to your placement agency and to your role
as a social work student.
Another student will be assigned by the instructor to play your client. Each
student will play themselves as a student social worker and will also play
a client for another student.
Interview:
The interview will be "expedited" (about 15 minutes) and will be completed
during seminar. The interaction should involve the use of two or more generalist
social work skills. In the interview students should cover establishing rapport,
the purpose of the session, plans for further contact, summary of the session,
and termination of the interview.
The role play activity will be video taped and also observed by the seminar
group. The role play should not be scripted or rehearsed. After all interviews
are completed the videos will be viewed and each student will critique their
interview and complete an assessment form. Students will also receive assessment
forms from other members of the seminar group and the instructor.
Written Assignment (2 pages max):
Two week before the role play exercise the student will submit
(2 copies) of a brief summary of the following:
1. Overview - Set the stage for the interview. Briefly
explain the purpose of the interview, presenting problem(s), and
location of the
interaction (office, clients home).
2. Social worker role: In a short paragraph explain your
role, who you are, and your responsibilities.
3. Client: Describe your client's appearance, personality,
culture, SES, household and living arrangements, etc. If the person
to be interviewed is someone other than your client you
must also include a description of that person, their attitude,
relationship to
the client, purpose of interview, etc
A copy of the written summary will be given to the student playing the client.
As you plan to play the client think about the interview and try to place
yourself in the client's situation. The client will have only the brief overview
and will need to "ad-lib" most of the responses during the role play. Do
not make it too easy on the interviewer but also do not make it too difficult.
Interview and Generalist SW Skills Demonstration Role Play
EVALUATION FORM
Student:
Date: ___________________
Rater name:
Self
_____ Client_____ Observer _____
The assessment will be completed on three components of the interview: 1)
Relationship building, 2) Verbal and Listening Skills, 3) Non-Verbal Behavior,
and other generalist SW Skills. Skills are to be critiqued by using
the scale provided and supported by using the comment section.
-2
-1
0
+1
+2
Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement
N/A
Satisfactory
Good
PART 1: Relationship Building
1. The student greeted and talked with
the client in a way that helped the person feel more comfortable in the interview
session.
Comments:
2. The student was able to learn
about the client's concerns and/or feelings about the interview.
Comments:
3. The student clearly communicated
the purpose of the interview and what would happen during the session.
Comments:
4. The student was non judgmental and
was able to convey respect, warmth, and empathy.
Comments:
5. The student demonstrated a "strengths
perspective" in interviewing and was able to surface and/or reframe to a
more
positive attribute of the client's behavior.
Comments:
PART II: Verbal and Listening Skills
1. The student responded to issues
and feelings as they occurred yet was able to keep the interview focused.
Comments:
2. The student was able to gather
relevant information with balance between focus on person, problem, and the
environment.
Comments:
3. The student refrained from
advising or giving premature solutions.
Comments:
4. The student demonstrated appropriate
use of "open ended" questions, "closed" questions, and clarifying questions.
Comments:
5. The student demonstrated use
of "minimal encouragement" and "silence" as a way to get additional information
from the client.
Comments:
PART III: Physical Attending and Non-Verbal Behavior
1. The student was able to remain calm without becoming
flustered in the session.
Comments:
2. The student demonstrated congruence between verbal
and non-verbal behavior.
Comments:
3. The student demonstrated appropriate eye contact
and attentive body posture.
Comments:
4. The student's voice was audible and clear while
use of arms/hands were moderately expressive.
Comments:
5. The student's rate of speech and level of pitch
were appropriate while demonstrating warmth in the tone of voice.
Comments:
PART IV: Social Work Skills and Qualities
Using the scale on page one rate the student social worker
on the following social work skills and qualities. Use “0" if a specific
attribute was not observed. For further information on theses skills and
qualities refer to:
Cournoyer, B. (2000). The Social Work Skill Workbook,
3rd, Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
Social Work Skills
____ preparing
____ beginning ____
exploring
____ assessing
____ contracting ____
working and evaluating
Social Work Qualities
____ empathy
____ respect
____ authenticity
____ self-understanding
____ self-control
____ understanding sw values and ethics
____ professional social work knowledge
____ responsible assertiveness
Additional comments:
CASE ANALYSIS
with Client Contract
Objectives: The written case analysis and oral presentation are a critical
part of the unit on generalist social work practice in the practicum setting.
In addition to demonstrating the use of generalist social work skills this
required paper and class presentation enables the student to link course
objectives to a specific client situation.
PAPER: See requirements above. All marginal headings and subheadings should
be used.
ORAL PRESENTATION: Students are expected to present their case study at a
regularly scheduled seminar session. The faculty liaison will assign the
date and time for the oral report. This will be a formal case presentation
to the seminar group, approximately 15 minutes in length. The case should
be deidentified and changed to protect the confidentiality of the information.
CASE ANALYSIS OUTLINE
Refer to: Cournoyer, B. (2000). The Social Work Skill
Workbook, 3rd, Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
I. Description
A. Relevant client information
1. Name/Address/Phone
number
2. Date of Birth
3. Social Security
Number
4. Source of income
5. Name/relationship/ages
of other household members
6. Other relevant
information
II. Referral Information
A. Source of referral, date, relationship
to client, etc.
B. Process by which referral was made
C. Problem(s), issues, and/or concerns
as viewed by the person making the referral
D. Other relevant collateral data
III. Client, Family/Household, and Community System
A. Description of client system
B. Description of family and household
system (Attach genogram of clients family/household)
C. Description of clients social/ecological
(community) system (attach an ecomap)
D. Strengths and resources
IV. Presenting Problem(s) and Initial Goals
A. Client's perception of the problem(s)
and goals
B. Identify differences, if any, between
client's and referent's perception of the problem(s)/issues
C. Client's efforts to address the Problem
V. Social History and current social circumstances
A. Developmental
B. Personal and Familial
C. Medical/Physical
D. Psychological/emotional
E. Educational
F. Employment/vocational training
G. Recreational
H. Religious/spiritual
I. Prior psychological or social services,
additional information, if appropriate
J. Critical Incidents
K. Sexual
L. Drug and alcohol
M. Other
VI. Tentative Assessment
A. Person
1. Client's view
of self, abilities, strengths, etc
2. Client's mood
and emotional state
3. Assess appropriateness
of clients developmental stage and psychosocial development
4. Competence to
complete developmental tasks
5. Assess risk to
well-being of client and others
B. Family/Household/Primary Social System
1. Assess problem
in relation to the family/household system's identity and structure
2. Assess the problem
in relation to the dominant emotional climate within the system
3. Assess the system
in terms of it's life cycle phase
C. Environment
1. Assess the problem
in relation to environmental resources
2. Assess cultural/ethnic
group as a resources
D. Brief summary restating the case
assessment
VII. Contract
A. Problem(s)
1. Client-defined
problems
2. Worker-identified
problems
3. Agreed upon problems
needing work
B. Final Goals of services including,
time frames and
measurements
C. Plans
1. Summary of agreed
upon approach and differential roles of client and worker
2. Client's tasks
or action steps
3. Social worker's
tasks or action steps
D. Plans for evaluation progress and
reassessment of approach
E. Plans for termination of services
PROCESS RECORDING GUIDE
____________________________________
Client Name
_______________________
Date of Interaction
I. Purpose of Interview
(Briefly describe the purpose and goal(s) of the interaction)
II. Observations
(The students observations and general impressions of
the physical and emotional climate of the interview. Include a description
of the clients appearance and demeanor)
III. Content
(Record the entire interview verbatim. Students should
list their feelings, reactions, and responses as they occurred during the
interview. The field instructor provides feedback
______________________________________________________________________________
Field Instructor
Interview
Student
(Follow
this format and use as many pages as
needed
for the complete interview)
IV. Post Interview Assessment
(Students record their impressions of the interaction. Was the goal(s)/purpose
of the interview met? Students should also include an
overall assessment of their level of knowledge and skills, awareness
and mastery of their own feelings, motivation, etc.)
V. Student Social Workers Role and Skills
(Discuss and assess the various roles played and skills
used by the student during the interview)
VI Plan (Summarize plans and goals for next interaction,
if any)
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Practicum 1 and 2
Student will maintain a portfolio of course related materials which are generated
as the semester progresses. The portfolio should be a three-ring binder.
The various sections listed below should be separated by divider pages with
tabs. The portfolio should be taken to supervisory conferences with the field
instructor. The portfolio should also be available for review by the faculty
liaison during agency visits, individual conference, or upon request.
The portfolio should contain the following:
1. Memo of Agreement.
2. Educational Contract for current semester.
3. Practicum Hours Form (cumulative hours) for current
semester
4. Student Logs for the current semester for each day
or part of day spent in practicum or practicum related activities
approved by the
field instructor.
5. Evaluations: Midterm and Final Student Performance Evaluation
for the current semester.
6. Weekly Field Instructor-Student Conference Check List
for the current semester (if completed by the field instructor).
7. Seminar papers for the current semester (4).
8. Copies of any other written materials which demonstrates
attainment of course objectives.
9. Verification of liability insurance coverage.