SW 5040 - Field Instruction I

1 - 3 unit(s)

1. Demonstrates understanding and adherence to social work values and ethics and is aware of his or her biases(PLO 1); 

2. Apply critical thinking skills within the context of practice (PLO 1); 

3. Demonstrates the ability to practice without discrimination and with sensitivity and respect for multicultural issues, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious orientation, and disability (PLO 2); 

4. Using a generalist perspective, demonstrate an ability to engage clients and develop multi-system assessments that integrate biological, social, and psychological factors, incorporates client’s strengths, and is sensitive to social justice (PLO 6, 7); 

5. From an empowerment person-in-environment perspective, demonstrate an ability to plan and implement multi-system interventions that includes consideration of issues of diversity (PLO 8); 

6. Demonstrate an understanding of the social service organizational structures and identify where organizational change may be indicated (PLO 5); 

7. Demonstrate the use of oral and written communication skills that is organized, coherent, strength-based, and is consistent with the agency setting and profession (PLO 1); 

8. Able to use collaborative skills in working with other human service professionals across agency systems (PLO 6); 

9. Demonstrate an ability to analyze policy, policy development, and understand its relationship to practice (PLO 5); 

10. Demonstrate ability to examine his or her practice and uses research to inform and update practice (PLO 4); 

11. Demonstrate an ability to self-reflect and use supervision and consultation (PLO 1); and,  

12. Understands and recognizes issues of oppression, social justice, and discrimination(PLO 3). 

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