Upon successful completion of SWRK 560/561 and SWRK 660/661 (along with evidence drawn from all social work coursework), students are expected to demonstrate achievement of the nine competency areas from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Student achievement is measured by evaluating performance of the associated behaviors for each competency that integrate relevant knowledge, values, skills, and affective and cognitive processes. The following details the connection between these course requirements and the core competencies and associated behaviors. 2015 Competencies Addressed in Course Course Assignments Addressing Behaviors Course Learning Outcomes Competency Dimension Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Learning Plan Tasks Field Practicum Field Evaluation 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3 Knowledge, Values, Skills Knowledge, Values, Skills Knowledge, Values, Skills Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice Learning Plan Tasks Field Practicum Field Evaluation 2 2 2 Values Values Values Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice Learning Plan Tasks Reflective Field Journal Field Practicum Field Evaluation 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 Knowledge, Values Knowledge, Values Knowledge, Values Knowledge, Values Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Practice Learning Plan Tasks Field Practicum Field Evaluation 3 3 3 Skills Skills Skills Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Learning Plan Tasks Reflective Field Journal Field Practicum Field Evaluation 1 1 1 1 Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Learning Plan Tasks Field Practicum Field Evaluation 3 3 3 Skills Skills Skills informed
Appendix C WKU SW 560/561 Advanced Field Practicum Journal Grading Rubric Level of Performance Content Failing (0-1) Failing (2) Passing with Minimal Expectations (3) Passing with Proficiency (4) Passing with Distinction (5) Score Attention to details •Did not submit OR submitted but incomplete •did not follow instructions; •needs to submit or revise; requires consultation with field liaison •Submitted •did not follow instructions; •revision needed; requires consultation with field liaison •Submitted; •followed instructions; •no revision needed but may need consultation with field liaison •Submitted; •followed instructions; •no revision needed; consultation with field liaison not required •Submitted; •followed instructions consistently in all content areas; •no revision needed; consultation with field liaison not required Application to competency and expected behaviors •Major problems or inconsistencies in requested content areas •identified no learning goals; •written response reflects little or no understanding as evidence of mastery •Major problems with some requested content areas; •identified vague or very broad learning goals that can apply to any situation; •written response reflects low level of understanding as evidence of mastery •Some minor problems with requested content areas; •some inconsistencies but clear identifiable learning goals; •written response reflects beginning/average level of understanding as evidence of mastery •Minimal or no problems with requested content areas; •minimal or no inconsistencies in clearly identifying learning goals; •written response reflects above average level of understanding as evidence of mastery •No problems with requested content areas; •consistently and clearly identifies learning goals; •written response reflects advanced level of understanding as evidence of mastery Demonstrates effective written communication •No written response OR written response is not clear in all or most areas; •very noticeable errors in mechanics of writing, usage of language, and •Written response is not clear in multiple areas; •noticeable errors in mechanics of writing, usage of language, and sentence structure on each page; •Written response is clear; •some noticeable errors in mechanics of writing, usage of language, and •Written response is very clear; •minimal or no noticeable errors in mechanics of writing, usage of language, and •Written response is very clear, •no noticeable errors in mechanics of writing, usage of language, and sentence structure on each page;