HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 1 (SOWK 5101) MEAN SCORE 1 2 3 4 5 Very much disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Very much agree ITEM MEAN SCORES ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 N=22 I can identify how social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving well-being. 4.55 4.20 4.00 4.82 I can define “theory” and the connection between theory, research, human behavior, and social work practice. 4.50 4.20 4.13 4.76 I can identify how variations in human situations (due to the transaction of cultural, spiritual, political and economic forces) may either encourage or impede self-determination and the individual’s worth and dignity. 4.60 4.20 4.31 4.86 I can demonstrate knowledge of biases and cultural limitations in theories relating to human behavior in the social environment. 4.50 4.10 4.06 4.77 I can demonstrate the ability to think critically. 4.75 4.30 4.38 4.82 I am able to explore personal biases and stereotypes that can affect my understanding of human behavior. 4.65 4.30 4.38 4.91 I can demonstrate how biological, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, and physical forces affect the functioning of diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. 4.65 4.10 4.56 4.82 I can examine and critically evaluate the values underlying human behavior theories and their relevance to social work values and principles. 4.45 4.10 4.25 4.82 I can identify the importance of understanding physical, social and psychological human development in assessing and planning practice interventions. 4.60 4.40 4.31 4.68 I can identify and understand the developmental stages of the life span from conception through childhood. 4.55 4.40 4.56 4.91 As this Table 1 shows, students in all past cohorts of the Foundation Human Behavior course felt fairly confident that they had mastered the course objectives. Every rating was at least 4.00 on a scale of 1 to 5. Table 2 SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS (SOWK 5120) MEAN SCORE 1 2 3 4 5 Very much disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Very much agree
practice with an understanding of human rights and social justice. 4.67 4.50 4.53 4.82 I have developed self- awareness and understand the professional “use of self” in social work practice consistent with professional values and ethics. 4.48 4.50 4.67 4.76 I can understand, clarify and interpret interventive roles in working with varied sizes, levels, and contexts of client systems. 4.19 4.25 4.27 4.65 I can apply the advanced generalist practice model to working with diverse individuals, families, and groups. 4.38 4.00 4.47 4.76 I can demonstrate skills in engagement, problem identification, goal setting, data collection, assessment, contracting, planning and implementing interventions, evaluation, and termination. 4.62 4.08 4.33 4.71 I can apply ecosystems, strengths-based, and empowerment perspectives of practice in working with client systems. 4.38 4.17 4.53 4.82 I understand cultural competence standards and can demonstrate beginning competency in applying those standards in work with diverse individuals, families, and groups. 4.57 4.50 4.47 4.94 I can use supervision appropriately in a practice setting. 4.62 4.42 4.33 4.59 I am able to write effectively using a variety of formats. 4.48 4.42 4.40 4.95 I am able to evaluate research and practice interventions, including evidence-based practice models, to assess their strengths and limitations for use in practice. 4.15 4.30 4.38 4.33 In all cohorts of the Foundation Social Work Practice course, students were quite confident, with no score falling below 4.00. Table 4 Field 1 (SOWK 5901) MEAN SCORE 1 2 3 4 5 Very much disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Very much agree ITEM MEAN SCORES ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 N=16 I am able to practice with an understanding of core social work values, and ethics, and can use ethical guidelines and critical thinking to resolve ethical dilemmas. 4.57 3.92 4.60 4.56
TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Foundation Objective 2.2: Demonstrate an understanding of theories, including the generalist social work perspective, the ecosystems perspective, the strengths perspective, and empowerment practice as ways to conceptualize social work practice with diverse individuals, families, and communities. Intern excelled 50.0% 45.5% 35.7% 50.0% Functioning above expectations 38.9% 27.3% 21.4% 43.0% Met expectations 11.1% 27.3% 42.9% 7.0% Not as yet met expectations 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% No indication will meet expectations 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not applicable or not available 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% PROGRAM OBJECTIVE TO BE MEASURED Rating 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Foundation Objective 2.3: Use generalist social work skills, including problem identification, goal setting, data collection, contracting, implementation of plan, differential use of interventive roles, evaluation, and termination. Intern excelled 61.1% 45.5% 42.9% 71.7% Functioning above expectations 38.9% 36.4% 42.9% 21.4% Met expectations 0.0% 18.2% 14.3% 7.2% Not as yet met expectations 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% No indication will meet expectations 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not applicable or not available 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Foundation Objective 3.1: Understand the history of the social work profession and its current structures and issues in an era of globalization and information Intern excelled 50.0% 27.3% 14.3% 42.9% Functioning above expectations 33.3% 45.5% 42.9% 42.9%
biological, psychological, environmental, and social variables; and advanced knowledge and skills creatively and with minimal direction in working with diverse individuals, families, and communities No indication will meet expectations N.A. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not applicable N.A. 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% Missing Data N.A. 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% TOTAL N.A. 100% 100% 100.0% Concentration Objective 3.1: Critically analyze, evaluate, and advocate for social policies that respect the cultural values, norms, and behaviors of diverse individuals, families, and communities. Intern excelled N.A. 55.0% 66.7% 45.5% Functioning above expectations N.A. 30.0% 18.5% 27.3% Met expectations N.A. 15.0% 14.8% 27.2% Not as yet met expectations N.A. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% No indication will meet expectations N.A. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not applicable or not available N.A. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% TOTAL N.A. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Concentration Objective 3.2: Critically analyze and evaluate the impact of social policies on diverse communities, client systems, workers, and agencies. Intern excelled N.A. 60.0% 55.6% 45.5% Functioning above expectations N.A. 40.0% 33.3% 36.4% Met expectations N.A. 0.0% 11.1% 18.1% Not as yet met expectations N.A. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% No indication will meet expectations N.A. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Not applicable or not available N.A. 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% TOTAL N.A. 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%