Social Work BSW Goals and Learning Plan

Goals and Learning Plan (GALP)

The student practicum internship learning goals and plan is designed to specifically outline learning goals and tasks that will assist the student with field work practice. The intern and the field instructor complete this form as part of the supervision process. This document should be completed and submitted within the first two weeks of the field placement.
Instructions: Field Instructors and Students, please complete and submit this form to the Field Education Director, Carrie Ackerman, MSW, LCSW
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Student ID:
Field Site:
Field Instructor Name:

First NameLast Name
Field Instructor Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Practicum Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Anticipated End Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Work Schedule:
Estimated Hours Per Week:
Day of Week/Time of Supervision:

Please confirm both student and Field Instructor have discussed the safety policies, procedures, and the emergency plan of the agency.*

YesNo
Please confirm that the student and Field Instructor are familiar with the Field Education Manual and policies therein.

YesNo
Please make sure each of the following individuals keeps a copy of this document:
- Field Instructor
- Student
- Field Education Director
Overview

The Council of Social Work Education has introduced ten competencies for students to work towards in their field placement experience. We have incorporated these competencies within a broader framework composed of six concepts. Please explain how you and your agency will address these areas in the Goals and Learning Plan/Practicum Contract. We recognize that each site provides various learning opportunities; therefore, supervisors can tailor their answers as needed to reflect their agency’s unique mission and goals. The 10 Competencies include:
- Professionalism
- Values and Ethics
- Critical Thinking
- Diversity
- Social and Economic Justice
- Research Informed Practice
- Human Behavior and Social Environment
- Policy
- Shaping Practice
- Engagement, Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation

#1 PROFESSIONALISM (REFERS TO COMPETENCY 1)
How will the student engage in professional growth?

Team meeting with case reviewIn-service trainingsWorkshopsOutside readingsOther
How will the student be oriented to the site and what kind of trainings will the student be exposed to?
How will the student be held accountable for professional behavior including punctuality, time management, documentation, adherence to deadlines, and recognizing the limits and boundaries of their professional role?
How will the student learn to embody the core values of social work at this site?

4. CRITICAL THINKING AND THE USE OF SUPERVISION (REFERS TO COMPETENCIES 3 & 7)

Please have a discussion about the importance of supervision and the ways that it provides value to the learning experience during the course of fieldwork.
In what ways will the student practice self-reflection and self-correction?

SupervisionProcess RecordingVideo taping/ Audio tapingRole PlayingOther
How will weekly supervision be used?

Discussion of professional roles and boundariesReview of casesConnect theory to practiceOther
Please describe the supervisor's theoretical approach and structure to supervision.
Please describe how student will make use of supervision (e.g. how can they come prepared?)

Goals and Learning Plan (GALP)