SOCW 6530 week 1: Final year MSW Learning agreement
MSW Advanced Practice -Student Learning Agreement
Walden University —
Used with SOCW 6520 and SOCW 6530
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Academic Term
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Course Number
Example: SOCW 6520-10
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Population Served:
Proposed Schedule:
Describe what your regular tasks will be at the agency:
Importance of the Learning Agreement
Purpose of the Learning Agreement: The learning agreement is designed to ensure students are mindful about the learning expectations in their
field placement. It was developed to help students and supervisors/instructors plan a well-rounded experience that will help students meet the
learning objectives.
Learning Objectives: The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires students gain competency in nine areas of social work practice. These
areas of practice are defined as core competencies of the profession. Each core competency requires specific behaviors students should be able to
engage and gain competency in. Students should provide examples of activities in the agency they can participate in to help them meet the
learning objectives. Some examples of activities are provided. This is not an exhaustive list, so others can be added. Students must have an
opportunity to complete tasks in all nine areas of competency.
Connection to the Student Evaluation: Not only is the learning agreement a helpful tool to plan the learning goals for the term, but it connects
directly to the evaluation points in the student evaluation. Field Instructors/supervisors will be asked to complete student evaluations. Each
student is evaluated on the nine core competencies of social work. Having a solid learning agreement aligns the learning goals with the student’s
evaluation, so no areas are missed.
Instructions
Negotiating the Agreement: The learning agreement should be completed by week 4 at the agency. This is a collaborative process, where the field
instructor/supervisor and student meet to establish goals for the term. The student will then submit the agreement to the faculty liaison for
feedback and comments. Once everyone is happy with the agreement, all parties sign the agreement. During the evaluation session, toward the
end of the quarter, the student and instructor/supervisor should meet to discuss progress and challenges with the plan and develop ways to adjust
the learning for the remainder of the placement and the next quarter.
Form Layout:
Each page/grid is devoted to one of the nine Social Work Core Competencies. Students must have experience in all nine competencies.
Section Descriptions:
Expected Behaviors – the expected behaviors are those that are identified based on the concentration area. These behaviors should be
demonstrated by students during the term of the field placement/internship.
Agency Activities-These are examples of specific activities that students can do at the agency to demonstrate the expected behaviors. Most
of these are general to all settings. However, if they don’t quite match, feel free to add/change these to fit with the context of your
agency. Check all activities that apply.
Field Course Assignments-These are a few examples of field course assignments that help reinforce the Social Work Core Competencies.
Students will be required to complete all field course assignments.
How to Complete the Form:
a- By week 2, students should complete all student designated sections on the learning agreement and discuss it with their supervisor/instructor.
b- By week 4, students should upload the learning agreement to Blackboard for the faculty liaison to review. (Only upload agreements that have been
approved by your supervisor/instructor).
c- After the faculty liaison reviews and signs the agreement, the student and instructor should sign it.
d- After the agreement has been signed, the student will upload it to Meditrek.
Learning Agreement
Social Work Core Competency 1 – Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
a- Refers and adheres to the NASW Code of
Ethics, and other local, state, and federal legal
statutes and regulations to inform professional
practice.
b- Identifies and manages personal values to
ensure ethical social work practice.
c. Uses effective professional written and oral
communication skills in all interactions.
d. Practices the ethical and appropriate use of
technology.
e. Integrates supervision and consultation to
guide professional judgement and behavior.
Adhere to ethical standards outlined by the
NASW and other social work organizations
Discuss personal values in supervision when
they conflict with the values of the profession and
adjust practice as needed.
Recognize personal triggers that could impede
effectiveness with clients. Discuss those triggers
with your supervisor.
Discuss case scenarios with my supervisor and
faculty liaison that require ethical reasoning.
Seek guidance when you experience and ethical
dilemma.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Self-Assessment Assignment (Week1)
Blog post on confidentiality (Week 2)
Blog Post safety in field (Week 3)
Blog Post on Supervision (Week 4)
Blog on Ethics (Week 5)
Use of Self Blog (Week 8)
f-Demonstrates professional development by
identifying the specialized skills and knowledge
needed to competent advanced social work
practice.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients
and others and discuss and potential boundary
challenges in supervision.
Use professional communication and
interaction with clients, colleagues, and others.
Recognize your professional responsibility to
the client, the profession, and the agency.
Adhere to agency polices about technology
and record keeping. Discuss with your supervisor
any potential ethical challenges that may arise
because of the use of technology.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and
activities will help you increase competence in ethical and professional behavior. For example, how will you use your
strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
Social Work Core Competency 2 – Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
a-Demonstrates cultural awareness by recognizing
and integrating diverse populations’ varying
values, culture, norms, and beliefs throughout the
therapeutic process.
b-Demonstrates cultural humility by managing
personal biases when partnering with clients.
c- Communicates in a culturally responsive way
recognizing various community structures, norms,
and values.
Practice with those who are different from you
based on age, SES, color, culture, disability,
ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
Discuss in supervision and in class the
strengths of engaging diversity and the challenges
you have when engaging difference.
Engage in self-refection about personal biases
related to client population and discuss with
supervisor and be able to demonstrate that you
can have a personal view and a professional view
in practice.
Develop a diversity/cultural competency plan
that allows you to learn about the cultural needs
of client groups and be culturally responsive when
communicating with clients.
Add other activities here:
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignments:
Agency Assignment – describe the population
(Week 4)
Diversity Blog (Week 7)
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage
diversity and difference in practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and
address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage diversity and difference in practice (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation).
Social Work Core Competency 3- Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
a-Considers the effects of oppression,
discrimination, structural social inequality, and
historical trauma on clients/constituents and their
systems to guide intervention planning.
b- Chooses practices that promote human rights
and social, economic, and environmental justice.
c- Advocates for underserved populations and
communities and works to help them build self-
capacity.
Identify barriers clients face when accessing
services at my agency or at other agencies and
discuss during supervision.
Develop a plan to learn about the effects of
oppression, discrimination, inequality, and trauma
on clients.
Use evidence-based practices that consider the
unique challenges clients have when faced with
oppression, discrimination, social inequality, and
historical trauma.
Discuss with supervisor about how social,
economic, and environmental factors affect client
outcomes.
Work with instructor/supervisor to engage
advocacy for needs and services for clients.
Collaborate with a local or national
organization that advocates for your population.
Add other activities here:
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you advance
human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve
knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you advance human rights and justice (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 4 – Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
a-. Critically evaluates evidence based and “best
practice” tools and interventions
b- Develops intervention plans based on the best
available research and “best practices”.
c- Identifies the strengths and challenges of
current evidence-based practices when applied
across systems and populations.
Research the evidence-based treatment
interventions associated with the context of your
agency.
Use critical thinking to evaluate the benefits
and challenges of the evidence-based
interventions used with clients. Discuss your
ideas with your supervisor.
Develop treatment plans for clients that are
evidence-based.
Add other activities here:
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
Intervention Treatment Plan Assignment part II
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in
practice-informed research and research-informed practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge,
develop skills, and address any areas you need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you improve use research in your practice justice (these goals
should address areas of growth and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).
Social Work Core Competency- 5- Engage in Policy Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
a- Critically evaluates and creates awareness
about agency and/or government policies and
regulations that impact the well-being of clients
and communities.
b- Applies critical thinking to analyze, formulate,
and advocate for policies that support the needs
of clients and communities.
Consider policies that affect the lives of your
clients and discuss those challenges with your
supervisor.
Use critical thinking to examine the negative
impact of policies on clients and advocate when
needed.
Explore how social problems are connected to
social policy.
Explore how agency funding is connected to
policy.
Add other activities here:
SOCW 6520 (Field III) Assignment:
Week 10 focuses on Organizational Policy
Social Problem/Policy Assignment
SOCW6530 (Field IV) Assignment:
Agency Funding and Policy Implication
Assignment
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in
policy practice. For example, how will you use your strengths, improve knowledge, develop skills, and address any areas you
need to improve as a professional (be specific)?
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage in policy practice (these goals should address areas of growth
and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 6- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors – Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
Individuals
a. Applies knowledge of advanced theory and
skills when choosing engagement strategies
b. Uses empathy, reflection, and interpersonal
skills to engage diverse clients.
Families
Show care, empathy, and genuineness with
clients to initiate therapeutic relationships.
Use a strengths-based approach when
engaging with individuals, groups, and families.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) –First 11 weeks
Process Recording (Week 5)
Process Recording (Week 7)
c. Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills,
and knowledge of advanced family theories
to engage with families.
Groups
d. Uses empathy, reflection, interpersonal skills,
and knowledge of group dynamics to engage
group members in the group process.
e. Engages with inter-professional teams and
stakeholders associated with clients’ needs.
Organizations
f. Engages with organizations that provide
services, support, advocacy, and resources to
support client needs.
g. Engages with advocacy initiatives that impact
client care.
Communities
h. Identifies and actively participates in
opportunities to communicate with
community groups about social work
practice, client needs, and agency services.
Use active listening and other engagement
skills.
Consult with organizations to assist with client
needs.
☐Engage in professional communication in
interprofessional team meetings from the social
work perspective.
Connect and work with community
organizations that provide services related to the
clients you serve.
Add other engagement activities:
Week 9 focuses on Individual, Family, and Group
contexts
SOCW6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks
Week 1 & Week 2 Focus on Engagement
Blog on Engagement (Week 2)
Process Recording (Week 3)
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will engage with the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals:
Families:
Groups:
Communities:
Organizations:
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your engagement skills (these goals should address
areas of growth and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 7-Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
Individuals
a. Conducts assessments that provide
information about the biopsychosocial-
spiritual needs of clients.
b. Uses critical thinking to apply the strengths
perspective and theories of human behavior
and the social environment when analyzing
and interpreting assessment information.
c. Uses critical thinking to apply knowledge of
advanced theoretical perspectives when
gathering, analyzing, and interpreting
assessment information.
d. Develops mutually agreed-upon evidence-
based interventions that consider culture,
values, and safety.
Families
e. Conducts family assessments to understand
family roles, functioning, relationships,
resources, and support needs.
f. Uses critical thinking to apply theories of
family systems when analyzing and
interpreting family functioning, support, and
dynamics.
Groups
g. Identifies the professional social work role in
inter-professional and supervision group
meetings and assesses how that role
contributes to the group’s purpose.
h. Assesses the functioning and needs of
professional and/or patient focused groups,
and considers the best intervention
strategies, based on an understanding
Utilize agency appropriate forms, tools, and
processes to complete biopsychosocial – spiritual
assessments.
Utilize developmentally, and strengths-based
approaches to assessment.
Assist clients in developing mutually agreed
upon goals and interventions to enhance well-
being.
Assess family functioning, relationships and
support needs in the context of the agency’s
practice.
Work with groups to assess needs and to
inform group intervention goals and treatment
strategies.
Assess ways you can participate in inter-
professional and supervision meetings from the
social work perspective.
Assess how other organizations assist with
client needs and where there may be gaps in
services.
Assess the role the community plays in
providing services for your clients (financial,
legislative, representative, etc.) Discuss your
findings with your supervisor.
Add other assessment activities:
SOCW6520 (Field III) – First 11 weeks
Process Recording (Week 5)
Week 9 Focus on Individuals, Families, and Groups
SOCW 6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks
SOCW 6530 (Field IV)- Second 11 weeks
Week 3 and 4 devoted to the assessment process,
with assignments of blogs and process recordings.
advanced theory and evidence-based
practice.
Organizations
i. Assesses how the agency’s mission,
structure, vision, connect to client outcomes.
j. Uses critical thinking to consider the
strengths and limitations services provided to
clients.
Communities
k. Develops knowledge about community
resources, governance, political climate, and
initiatives to support community members.
l. Uses critical thinking to consider the
strengths and limitations of the community
and how those impact the functioning of
clients.
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will assess the following
target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals:
Families:
Groups:
Organizations:
Communities:
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your assessment skills (these goals should address
areas of growth and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during supervision)
Social Work Core Competency 8-Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities, and Organizations
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
Individuals
a. Implements interventions based on the
strengths’ perspective, biopsychosocial
needs, and current evidence-based practices
appropriate for the setting and client needs.
b. Utilizes appropriate resources and services
for clients.
c. Promotes effective transitions and endings
that incorporate mutually agreed-upon goals.
Families
d. Implements family interventions based on
the strengths perspective, family culture,
family systems theory, and evidence-based
practice.
e. Utilizes appropriate resources, services, and
interventions for families.
Groups
f. Uses professional ethics, knowledge, and
evidence-based interventions with groups.
Organizations
g. Participates in opportunities to improve
agency/organization service delivery that will
support the needs of clients.
Communities
h. Explores and actively participates in
opportunities to advocate for community
services, healthy environments, and equity.
Use agency-appropriate and developmentally-
appropriate intervention strategies and
techniques.
Use relevant prevention strategies with
individuals, families, and groups.
Explore various evidence-based interventions
and discuss those with your supervisor.
Intervene with families using appropriate
family theories.
Explore and utilizes resources to provide
holistic care.
Talk with supervisor about planning for
termination or transitions with clients.
Consults with supervisor about ways to be
involved in service delivery improvement at
the agency.
☐Consults with supervisor about opportunities to
be involved in advocacy.
Add other activities here:
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
Week 9 focuses on Individuals, Families, and
Groups
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices
used in agency setting
SOCW 6530 (Field IV) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 5 and 6 focus on intervention with
assignments of blogs and process recordings.
Week 9 focuses on Termination with clients
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will intervene with all of the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals:
Families:
Groups:
Organizations:
Communities:
For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you apply appropriate intervention strategies (these goals should
address areas of growth and professional development).
For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
Social Work Core Competency 9- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be
evaluated on these at the end of the
quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the
expected behaviors- Check ALL that
apply AND add other activities specific to
your agency.
Field Course Assignments – Complete
these in the course when assigned.
Individuals
a. evaluates the effectiveness of intervention
strategies for with individuals
b. utilizes evaluation data to inform new
intervention strategies.
Families
c. evaluates the effectiveness of intervention
strategies used to improve family functioning
and support.
Considers the effectiveness of therapeutic
interventions and makes changes to
treatment plans as needed.
Consults with supervisor about treatment
plan outcomes to consider potential
alternatives.
SOCW 6520 (Field III) First 11 weeks
Week 9 focuses on Individuals, Families, and
Groups
SOCW 6530 (Field IV) Second 11 weeks
d. utilizes evaluation data to inform new
intervention strategies and resources.
Groups
e. evaluates the effectiveness of group related
processes and interventions.
f. Utilizes evaluation data to inform future
group processes.
Organizations
g. evaluates the effectiveness of intervention
strategies provided by agencies to support
clients.
h. utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy
initiatives to improve services.
Communities
i. evaluates the effectiveness of community
services and resources for clients and
agencies.
j. utilizes evaluation data to inform advocacy
initiatives
Evaluate the effectiveness of social
services provided organizations and
communities and advocate where needed.
Meet with clients to assess the progress of
their goals and make changes in treatment
plans as necessary.
Participate in data collection, needs
assessments, and other research efforts to
inform advocacy or awareness initiatives.
Add other activities here:
Weeks 7 and 8 focus on evaluation of client
success with assignments of blog posts and
process recordings.
For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how you will evaluate with all of the
following target systems in the context of your agency:
Individuals:
Families:
Groups:
Organizations:
Communities:
For Students: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you understand how to evaluate clients and other systems
(these goals should address areas of growth and professional development).
For Students: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:
Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)
WORKSITE INTERNSHIPS ONLY
For this section, please complete the following table
List specific tasks/activities that meet SW competencies.
SPECIFIC WORKSITE TASK/ACTIVITY Is this part of your
job description?
IDENTIFY WHICH
COMPETENCY 1-9
TASK IS
ADDRESSING
Example: Admission intake process Yes No
Internship Accountability Schedule
Placement Allocation List specific days of the
week you will be
in working for each
role.
List specific hours you will
be engaged in this role
during the week.
Employment Supervisor Name Field Instructor Name
Employment hours
Internship hours
Comments:
Signature Page
X
Student’s Signature
X
Printed Name
X
Date
The Field Office accepts e-signatures, so feel free to type in your full name and email as your official signature.
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