Introduction to the Final Assessment of Learning

QUT Field Education – BSW/MSW Final Placement
Final Assessment of Learning
Student Name:
Field Educator Name:
Agency Name:
Social Work Field
Educator (external) (if
applicable)
Semester:
Unit Code:
Date:
Placement hrs.
completed:
Assessment Key
HC
Highly capable
C
Capable
BC
Beginning
Capability
LC
Limited
capability
NC
Not Capable
UA
Unable to be
assessed
The Final Assessment of Learning Report and My Professional Learning Tool must be
submitted onto the Blackboard site, within one week of completion of placement.
Examples of evidence of learning must be included to substantiate and justify ratings.
Knowledge and skill demonstrated is of a high standard including ability to undertake work independently, high level of
critical awareness, self-reflective and reflexive practice, where integration of theory to practice is clearly evident.
Articulates a strong emerging practice framework and social work identity. Safe, ethical and quality practitioner.
Knowledge and skill demonstrated is what would be expected of a newly graduated practitioner. Can work
independently as appropriate. Engages in reflective practice, where integration of theory to practice is evident.
Articulates a clear emerging practice framework. Safe, ethical and quality practitioner.
Knowledge and skill demonstrated is at a beginning level, performs with a developing level of skill in critical analysis
and reflection, self-awareness, and/or understanding of how theory integrates into practice. Articulates an emerging
practice framework with limited capacity for flexibility and adaptability. The student is not able to demonstrate safe,
ethical or quality practice as yet, requiring ongoing support.
Knowledge and skill demonstrated indicates limited levels of capability, and student still requires constant support and
guidance from field educator. Further work needed to demonstrate beginning level of skill in critical analysis, reflection,
use of self, and/or understanding of how theory integrates into practice. Student able to articulate some elements of
their emerging practice framework and has an awareness of the need and importance of this, however this is
inconsistent and lacks depth and understanding.
Performance not at basic level expected of a critically reflective and ethical practitioner. Poor understanding of
requirements of social work practice, of practice standards, codes of ethics, the organisational framework etc. Practice
is potentially unsafe or inappropriate. Knowledge or skills undeveloped. Attitude to learning is poor or inconsistent. No
emotional intelligence demonstrated or this is inconsistent.
The work has either not been undertaken or the field educator has not had an opportunity to assess capability in this
area.
Introduction to the Final Assessment of Learning document
The Final Assessment of Learning document is to be undertaken collaboratively between student and field
educator. Where the student also has an external Social Work field educator, the Final Assessment of Learning
Report needs to be undertaken collaboratively with all parties involved. We recommend that each party prepare
information for each section and share this with each other, and then this report is prepared through a joint
meeting to discuss achievements, issues, areas for development and plans. Refer to the Key above for
guidance around the levels of capability.
By the end of placement it is expected that students will have completed and discussed their 3-5 overall learning
goals documented in their Professional Learning Tool, three Reflections and two Process Recordings.
These documents serve as the key evidence to demonstrate achievement in each of the practice standards and
it is expected that the STARL evidence documented by the student in this final evaluation report informs and
supports the discussion about achievement. Overall, consider the learning and progress the student has made
towards demonstrating capability against each of the practice standards.
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IMPORTANT: To achieve an overall satisfactory grade for final placement, students need to
demonstrate that they are either ‘Highly Capable’ or ‘Capable’ across the Eight Practice
Standards. For some of the Practice Standards’ sub standards you may not be able to assess
the student’s learning, as the organisational context does not present a learning opportunity
in this area of work. For these sub standards you may nominate ‘UA’. However students and
field educators are strongly encouraged to consider ways to minimise any UA grade. Please
consult with the Field Education team if you have any questions.
Include Student’s List of 3-5 Overall Learning Goals Here
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Practice Standard 1: Values and Ethics
1.1 Practice in Accordance with the Code
of Ethics
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LC
NC
UA
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1.2 Manage ethical dilemmas and issues
arising in practice
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We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice
Standard 1 is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
OVERALL RATING FOR PRACTICE
STANDARD 1:
HC
C
BC
LC
NC
UA
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P.S. 1 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of four examples have been discussed and assessed with field
educator to support rating for P.S. 1)
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In this section you need to document a minimum of four examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 1 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
3. Situation –
4. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this
practice standard and the rating recommended)
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Practice Standard 2: Professionalism
2.1 Represent the social work profession
with integrity and professionalism
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2.2 Behave in a professional manner and
be accountable for all actions and
decisions
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NC
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We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice Standard
2 is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
OVERALL RATING FOR PRACTICE
STANDARD 2:
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LC
NC
UA
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P.S. 2 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of four examples have been discussed and assessed with field
educator to support rating for P.S. 2)
(Note: Just hover over the highlighted word for more guidance. You do not need to Ctrl + Click)
In this section you need to document a minimum of four examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 2 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
3. Situation –
4. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this practice
standard and the rating recommended)
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Practice Standard 3: Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Practice
3.1 Work respectfully and inclusively with
cultural difference and diversity
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3.2 Respect, strive to understand and
promote the rights of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples and their
cultures
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We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice
Standard 3 is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
OVERALL RATING FOR PRACTICE HC
C
BC
LC
NC
UA
STANDARD 3:
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P.S. 3 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of four examples have been discussed and assessed with field
educator to support rating for P.S. 3)
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In this section you need to document a minimum of four examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 3 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
3. Situation –
4. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this
practice standard and the rating recommended)
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Practice Standard 4: Knowledge for Practice
4.1 Understands higher level systemic influences
on people with respect to area of practice
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4.2 Understand and articulates social work and
other relevant theories and concepts
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4.3 Understands the roles of research and
evaluation in obtaining and generating new
knowledge for practice
4.4 Understand and articulate how and when
theories, knowledge bases and knowledge
sources inform practice.
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UA
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We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice Standard
4 is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
OVERALL RATING FOR PRACTICE
STANDARD 4:
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P.S. 4 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of four examples have been discussed and assessed with field
educator to support rating for P.S. 4)
(Note: Just hover over the highlighted word for more guidance. You do not need to Ctrl + Click)
In this section you need to document a minimum of four examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 4 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
3. Situation –
4. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
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Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this practice
standard and the rating recommended)
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Practice Standard 5: Applying Knowledge to Practice
5.1 Conduct an assessment and analysis of
the needs to inform the service being offered
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5.2 Work collaboratively with relevant people
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5.3 Uses a range of specific social work
methods and techniques appropriate to area
of practice
5.4 Apply critical and reflective thinking to
practice
We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice Standard 5
is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
HC
OVERALL RATING FOR PRACTICE
C
BC
SC
NC
UA
STANDARD 5:
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P.S. 5 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of four examples have been discussed and assessed with field
educator to support rating for P.S. 5)
(Note: Just hover over the highlighted word for more guidance. You do not need to Ctrl + Click)
In this section you need to document a minimum of four examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 5 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
3. Situation –
4. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this practice
standard and the rating recommended)
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Practice Standard 6: Communication and Interpersonal Skills
6.1 Effectively communicate with a
diverse range of people
HC
6.2 Effectively communicate the details
and nature of the service offered to
people
6.3 Effectively work with others in a team
environment
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6.4 Use information technology to
communicate and provide services as
appropriate
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We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice
Standard 6 is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
HC
OVERALL RATING FOR
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PRACTICE STANDARD 6:
P.S. 6 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of four examples have been discussed and assessed with field educator
to support rating for P.S. 6)
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In this section you need to document a minimum of four examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 6 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
3. Situation –
4. Situation –
Task –
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Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this
practice standard and the rating recommended)
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Practice Standard 7: Information Recording and Sharing
7.1 Record and manage information
appropriately
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7.2 Keep and maintain information in
accordance with ethical principles and
relevant legislation
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We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice
Standard 7 is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
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OVERALL RATING FOR PRACTICE
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STANDARD 7:
P.S. 7 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of two examples have been discussed and assessed with field educator
to support rating for P.S. 7)
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In this section you need to document a minimum of two examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 7 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this practice
standard and the rating recommended)
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Practice Standard 8: Professional Development and Supervision
8.1 Actively participate in professional
supervision
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8.2 Engage in continuing professional
development as outlined in the AASW
continuing professional development
requirements
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We confirm that the overall rating for the student’s capability in regards to Practice
Standard 8 is supported by the information detailed in the Evidence of Learning section.
HC
OVERALL RATING FOR PRACTICE
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STANDARD 8:
P.S. 8 – PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF LEARNING TO SUPPORT RATING –
(A minimum of two examples have been discussed and assessed with field educator
to support rating for P.S. 8)
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In this section you need to document a minimum of two examples from placement that provide
evidence of your understanding and skill level around Practice Standard 8 by using the STAR(L)
method: Situation – Task – Action – Result - Learning
1. Situation –
2. Situation –
Task –
Task –
Action –
Action –
Result –
Result –
Learning –
Learning –
Field Educator/s Comments (Provide any additional detail or comments regarding this practice
standard and the rating recommended)
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The following section is designed to provide an overall perspective on the
student’s learning on placement to date, as well as advice around further
professional development and growth.
Student to provide a brief summary of their key learning highlights in relation to
their 3-5 overall learning goals.
We confirm that the Three Reflections, Two Process Recordings and Overall
Learning Goals have been completed and discussed in Supervision
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The following section is designed to provide an overall perspective on the
student’s learning on placement, as well as advice around future
professional development and growth.
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For those Practice Standards where the student was deemed Beginning Capability,
Limited Capability, Not Capable or Unable to Assess, please provide detailed
explanation for this assessment:
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Please share areas of strengths demonstrated by the student overall
Student comments:
Field Educator’s comments:
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Please share areas the student would benefit from further development and support,
and possible strategies to address these gaps in learning:
Student comments:
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Additional comments?
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Signatures
Signature of Agency
Field Educator
Date
Signature of External
Social Work Field
Educator
Date
Signature of Student
Date
Notes:
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Students and Field Educators are advised to keep a signed copy of this report for future reference
before the student submits this document on to the Unit’s Blackboard site. If you have any questions
regarding this document, please email: [email protected]
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