FWK 2501 2018 Course Outline

School of Hlth & Comm Services
Field Placement II and Seminar
2017-18 Academic Year

Program Year Semester
HCS-Social Service Worker Diploma 2 3
CE-Social Services Worker Diploma 2 3
Course Code: FWK 2501 Course Equiv. Code(s): FWK 2581

Course Hours: 235 Course GPA Weighting: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: COUN 2504, FWK 1507, SSW 2500, SSW 2501
Corequisite: N/A
Laptop Course: Yes No X
Delivery Mode(s): In class X Online Hybrid Correspondence
Authorized by (Dean or Director): Judeline Innocent Date: August 2017
Prepared by
First Name Last Name Email
Amanda Cappon amanda.cappon@durhamcollege.ca
Randy Uyenaka randy.uyenaka@durhamcollege.ca
Lorraine Closs lorraine.closs@durhamcollege.ca
Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 1 of 15

Course Description:
This course consists of 221 hours field placement plus 14 hours of field placement seminar. Field placement II &
Seminar allows students to continue to integrate Social Services Worker theory into practice. The student is required
to complete the assigned hours of field work in a second community setting which provides direct client service. The
seminar portion of this course is a mandatory 1 hour timetabled class in the program. In the seminar class, the student
will have the opportunity to discuss issues pertaining to field placement.
Subject Eligibility for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

(PLAR):
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is a process a student can use to gain college credit(s) for
learning and skills acquired through previous life and work experiences. Candidates who successfully meet the
course learning outcomes of a specific course may be granted credit based on the successful assessment of their
prior learning. The type of assessment method (s) used will be determined by subject matter experts. Grades
received for the PLAR challenge will be included in the calculation of a students grade point average.
The PLAR application process is outlined in http://www.durhamcollege.ca/plar. Full-time and part-time students must
adhere to all deadline dates. Please email: PLAR@durhamcollege.ca for details.
PLAR Eligibility
Yes X No
PLAR Assessment (if eligible):
Assignment
Exam
X Portfolio
X Other
Credit for learning and skills acquired through previous life and work experiences will be assessed by subject
matter experts.

Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes contribute to the achievement of Program Learning Outcomes for courses that lead to a
credential (e.g. diploma). A complete list of Vocational/Program Learning Outcomes and Essential Employability
Skill Outcomes are located in each Program Guide.
Course Specific Learning Outcomes (CLO) Essential Employability Skill Outcomes (ESSO)
Student receiving a credit for this course will have This course will contribute to the achievement of
reliably demonstrated their ability to: the following Essential Employability Skills:
CLO1 Apply interviewing and counselling techniques to X EES 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and
facilitate the helping process. correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that
fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the
audience.
CLO2 Develop strategies and plans that lead to the
promotion of self-care, improved job
performance, and enhanced work relationships X EES 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual
to achieve personal growth. messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
CLO3 Utilize professional behavior and comportment
in accordance with agency philosophy, policies EES 3. Execute mathematical operations accurately.
and procedures.
X EES 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve
CLO4 Develop and maintain professional relationships problems.
which adhere to professional, legal and ethical
standards aligned to social service work. X EES 5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate
and solve problems.
CLO5 Identify strengths, resources, and challenges of
individuals, families, groups, and communities X EES 6. Locate, select, organize, and document
to assist them in achieving their goals. information using appropriate technology and
information systems.
CLO6 Establish and maintain clear and appropriate
boundaries between personal and professional X EES 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant
relationships, in accordance with professional, information from a variety of sources.
legal, and ethical standards of practice.
X EES 8. Show respect for the diverse opinions,
CLO7 Advocate for accessible and responsive values, belief systems, and contribution of others.
programs and services to meet the diverse
needs of individuals, groups and families X EES 9. Interact with others in groups or teams in
relevant to the field placement agency. ways that contribute to effective working
relationships and the achievement of goals.
CLO8 Implement the Life Skills methodology, across a
wide range of environments, supporting growth X EES 10. Manage the use of time and other
of individuals in a variety of contexts. resources to complete projects.
CLO9 Partake in a community impact project that X EES 11. Take responsibility for one's own actions,
aligns to social service work. decisions, and consequences.

Evaluation Criteria:
The Course Learning Outcomes and Essential Employability Skills Outcomes are evaluated by the following evaluation
criterion.
Evaluation Description Course Learning Outcomes EESOs Weighting
Attendance and CLO2, CLO4 EES11 PASS/FAIL

professionalism in seminar
classes (ongoing)
Completion of all assigned CLO2, CLO5 EES1, EES2, EES5, PASS/FAIL

written forms/paperwork and EES10, EES11
journals according to
instructions and submission
date (ongoing)
e-Portfolio (ongoing as CLO2, CLO4, CLO5, CLO9 EES1, EES6, EES7, PASS/FAIL
assigned) EES10
- Current relevant experience

- Community Impact Project
Achieve a minimum rating of CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, EES1, EES2, EES4, PASS/FAIL
2 on all enabling objectives in CLO6, CLO7, CLO8 EES5, EES6, EES7,
the field placement evaluation EES8, EES9, EES10,
rubric (midterm and final on- EES11
site evaluations)
Completion of all required field CLO2 EES10, EES11 PASS/FAIL

placement hours (week 14)
Total 100%
Notes:
1. Field placement will be evaluated by a grade of "pass/fail".

2. A student will be deemed a pass if he/she has:
- Reliably submitted all required paperwork and journals

- Received "pass" achievement ratings on all objectives in the evaluation form
- Completed the required time in field placement and seminar
- Followed all agency and college policies
- Completed the required assignments in seminar
3. Non-compliance with any of the required items listed in #2 will result in a "fail" grade.
4. Student's will have a mid-term evaluation (weeks 6 - 7 of placement) and final evaluation (final two weeks of
placement) to review progress toward the achievement of learning objectives. This evaluation will be with the
student, field placement supervisor and college advisor at a mutually agreed upon time.
5. The evaluation is to be completed by the student and the field placement supervisor at least one week prior to
the mid-term and final evaluation meetings. This evaluation will be reviewed and discussed with the college
advisor at each evaluation meeting.
The student and supervisor will:
1. Complete the evaluation form before the evaluation meeting times by discussing each enabling objective
(including the student learning outcomes) assigning a rating using the evaluation criteria outlined. Student and
supervisor comments should be completed.
Please note: To achieve a rating of 2 or greater, an enabling objective needs to be demonstrated with
consistency, and not just once with direction and supervision. Whenever a rating of zero or one is assigned,
documentation on the evaluation form showing examples of the difficulty must be included. Unsatisfactory
performance will also be documented by the College Advisor with a Student Alert form.

2. Review all necessary documentation (time sheets, journals, and supervision record) to ensure that they are up
to date and initialed by the placement supervisor. This documentation should be in the student's placement
binder.
The student should also be prepared to state how each of their individual goals, developed in the first week of
placement, have been reached.
6. Evaluation Meetings
The evaluation meetings will take 45 minutes - 1 hour. At the evaluation meetings, the following will occur:
1. The college advisor will review the field placement binder which contains updated documentation (placement
contract with goals, supervision record, time sheets, journals, evaluated enabling objectives. NOTE: ratings of 2,
3, and 4 are deemed as a pass).
2. The college advisor will ask the student and placement supervisor for their comments on student's progress.
3. The student will summarize his/her overall placement experience.
4. The evaluation will be signed by the student, placement supervisor and college advisor at each evaluation
meeting.
5. The college advisor will take a copy of the evaluation at midterm, and at the final evaluation meeting, he/she
will retain the final evaluation form and all other placement documents and forward to the Program Coordinator
for filing at the College.
7. e-Portfolio
In Seminar, students will be required to continue working on their career portfolio as their Social Service Worker
Capstone project. The evaluation methods may include a mix of peer feedback as well as feedback from the
Professor and will be consistent with the pass/fail nature of the course.
Required Text(s) and Supplies:
Recommended Resources (purchase is optional):

N/A

Policies and Expectations for the Learning Environment:
General Policies and Expectations:
General College policies related to General policies related to
+ Acceptable Use of Information Technology + attendance
+ Academic Policies + absence related to tests or assignment due

dates
+ Academic Honesty + excused absences
+ Student Code of Conduct + writing tests and assignments
+ Students Rights and Responsibilities + classroom management can be found in the

can be found on-line at Program Guide (full time programs only) in
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/academicpolicies MyCampus
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/mycampus/
Course Specific Policies and Expectations:
Please refer to the program guide for course specific policies which include missed tests, late assignments and
student conduct, among others.
General Course Outline Notes:

1. Students should use the course outline as a learning tool to guide their achievement of the learning
outcomes for this course. Specific questions should be directed to their individual professor.
2. The college considers the electronic communication methods (i.e. DC Mail or DC Connect) as the primary
channel of communication. Students should check the sources regularly for current course information.
3. Professors are responsible for following this outline and facilitating the learning as detailed in this outline.
4. Course outlines should be retained for future needs (i.e. university credits, transfer of credits etc.)
5. A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found at http://durhamcollege.ca/gradeappeal.
6. Faculty are committed to ensuring accessible learning for all students. Students who would like
assistance with academic access and accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights
Code should register with the Access and Support Centre (ASC). ASC is located in room SW116,
Oshawa Campus and in room 180 at the Whitby Campus. Contact ASC at 905-721-3123 for more
information.
7. Durham College is committed to the fundamental values of preserving academic integrity. Durham College
and faculty members reserve the right to use electronic means to detect and help prevent plagiarism.
Students agree that by taking this course all assignments could be subject to submission either by
themselves or by the faculty member for a review of textual similarity to Turnitin.com. Further information
about Turnitin can be found on the Turnitin.com Web site.

Learning Plan
The Learning Plan is a planning guideline. Actual delivery of content may vary with circumstances.
Students will be notified in writing of changes that involve the addition or deletion of learning outcomes or
evaluations, prior to changes being implemented, as specified in the Course Outline Policy and Procedure at
Durham College.
Wk. Hours: 1 Delivery: In Class
1 Intended Learning Objectives

FIELD PLACEMENT: Learning outcomes addressed are dependent on the field placement environment and
will be determined through discussions with the Field Placement Supervisor.
FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR:
1. Participant introductions.
2. Discuss expectations of the learning environment.
3. Review Course Outline including e-portfolio requirements.
Intended Learning Activities

Experiential/practical learning
Seminar Interactive Activity: Small group discussion where students can share their knowledge of their
agencies. Students are asked to discuss their agency's mission, vision and values.
Resources and References

Field Placement Course Outline and Field Placement Manual.
Handout: Checklist of portfolio requirements for the seminar course.
Evaluation Weighting
Professionalism and attendance (ongoing) pass/fail



Learning Objectives and goals
1. Discuss concerns, questions and hopes for field placement.

2. Review key components of setting personal, client and agency SMART (specific, measurable, attainable,
realistic, time sensitive) goals.
NOTE: Students to bring a copy of their written placement goals to next class (personal, client, agency) for
peer review.

Seminar Interactive Activity: Peer discussion and review of placement goals using SMART goal template.

SMART goal template:

specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time sensitive
http://www.ocswssw.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CCP-Article-Fall2012.pdf
Portfolio (ongoing) pass/fail



Learning Objectives and Goals
1. Describe how to complete field placement forms accurately (ie., time sheets, contract for placement and
journals).
2. Discuss the agency presentation info fair (to be presented to Year 1 Social Service Worker Students).
3. Assign portfolio items.

Seminar Interactive Activity: Students record one piece of advice specific to placement on cue cards for Year
1 students. This is to be incorporated in student presentations in week 6.

Cue Cards
Handout: Sample field placement journal
Students will be responsible to access materials from placement agency (poster board and pamphlets if
available for upcoming info fair)
Evaluation


FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR

Making Use of Supervision
1. Describe the role of Advisor, Supervisor and Student at placement.

2. Discuss community impact project.

Seminar Interactive Activity: Students form groups and discuss options for a non-profit charity/agency of
choice and client cases.

http://www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/index.aspx
Handout: Group Work Success Sheet and Group Work Contract
Students are required to book tables, chairs and campus space through central scheduling for their fundraiser
Evaluation


Evaluation
1. Discuss the process for mid-term placement evaluations (weeks 6-7).

2. Discuss modes of reflective practice (ie., personal, ethical; in action, on action).
3. Discuss resilience.


https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/resilience
Evaluation



Networking
1. Present placement agency mission, vision, values and services to Year 1 Social Service Workers.
2. Demonstrate professional behaviour in accordance with placement agency.

Seminar Interactive Activity: Students will form small groups to discuss reflective practice. Students will also
have opportunity to discuss the SSW courses and training they have completed to date in order to prepare for
a successful career in the field.

NOTE: Students are responsible to bring literature and materials from their placement agency to put on
display.
pass/fail


Career Planning and Essential Employability Skills
1. Discuss the MTCU Essential Employability Skills (EES).

2. Discuss placement progress.

Seminar Interactive Activity: Students will form groups to discuss artifacts they have completed in their SSW
program to date which align with the various EESs. Students will also have opportunity to discuss client
cases.

http://enrichment.durhamcollege.ca/index.php/curriculum-development/essential-employability-skills
Handout: E-portfolio Essential Employability Skills
Portfolio check-in pass/fail


MID-TERM EVALUATION INTERVIEW
1. Review of weekly time sheets.

2. Review of supervision record.
3. Completion of mid-term evaluation form.

Check-In
1. Debrief any concerns regarding mid-term evaluations.

2. Discuss supervision styles and the cycle of supervision.
3. Personally reflect on memorable and challenging placement experiences to date.

Interactive Activity: Students divide into groups of 5-6 to discuss case scenarios from their own placement
experiences and generate strategies how to manage difficult clients.

Evaluation
Mid-term Placement Evaluation Interview


Career Planning and Essential Employability Skills
1. Discuss clinical experiences and client interactions.

2. Discuss how to manage difficult clients.

Seminar Interactive Activity: Students gather into pairs or groups of three to review and discuss one their
portfolio to date.

Computer Lab if available.
pass/fail



Continuing Education
1. Identify continuing education pathways.

2. Discuss student goals upon graduation.


Guest Speaker - Durham College Pathways Coordinator (if available).
Evaluation


Professionalism
1. Discuss final evaluations.

2. Discuss personal versus professional boundaries.
3. Discuss client scenarios related to boundaries.

Interactive Seminar Activity: Students will divide into small groups to discuss client scenarios pertaining to
boundary crossings and violations.

Evaluation



Community Resources
1. Discuss field placement concerns.

2. Describe referrals and treatment matching.


Guest speaker from YWCA if available.
Final Portfolio DUE in Seminar class pass/fail


Next Steps
1. Discuss field placement and seminar III evaluation rubric and seminar expectations.
2. Discuss success matters on the job.

Guided discussions/small group activities.

Guest Speaker from Durham College Career Development on "success matters" (if available).
Final Portfolio complete pass/fail


FINAL EVALUATION INTERVIEW
1. Review of weekly time sheets.
2. Review of supervision record.
3. Completion of final evaluation form.

Self-care and Course Wrap up
1. Define self-care.
2. Identify strategies to manage stress and vicarious trauma.

Guided discussions/small group activities.

Final Placement Evaluation Interview pass/fail

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School of Hlth & Comm Services

Field Placement II and Seminar

2017-18 Academic Year

Course Code: FWK 2501 Course Equiv. Code(s): FWK 2581

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 1 of 15

Subject Eligibility for Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

PLAR Assessment (if eligible):

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 2 of 15

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 3 of 15

Evaluation Description Course Learning Outcomes EESOs Weighting

Attendance and CLO2, CLO4 EES11 PASS/FAIL

Completion of all assigned CLO2, CLO5 EES1, EES2, EES5, PASS/FAIL

- Current relevant experience

Completion of all required field CLO2 EES10, EES11 PASS/FAIL

1. Field placement will be evaluated by a grade of "pass/fail".

- Reliably submitted all required paperwork and journals

The student and supervisor will:

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 4 of 15

3. The student will summarize his/her overall placement experience.

Required Text(s) and Supplies:

Recommended Resources (purchase is optional):

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 5 of 15

General College policies related to General policies related to

+ Acceptable Use of Information Technology + attendance

+ Academic Policies + absence related to tests or assignment due

+ Student Code of Conduct + writing tests and assignments

+ Students Rights and Responsibilities + classroom management can be found in the

Course Specific Policies and Expectations:

General Course Outline Notes:

5. A full description of the Academic Appeals Process can be found at http://durhamcollege.ca/gradeappeal.

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 6 of 15

Wk. Hours: 1 Delivery: In Class

1 Intended Learning Objectives

FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR:

Intended Learning Activities

Resources and References

Handout: Checklist of portfolio requirements for the seminar course.

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 7 of 15

2 Intended Learning Objectives

FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR:

1. Discuss concerns, questions and hopes for field placement.

Intended Learning Activities

Resources and References

SMART goal template:

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 8 of 15

3 Intended Learning Objectives

FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR:

Intended Learning Activities

Resources and References

Handout: Sample field placement journal

Durham College Course Outline - FWK 2501 - 2017-2018 Page 9 of 15

4 Intended Learning Objectives

FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR

1. Describe the role of Advisor, Supervisor and Student at placement.

Intended Learning Activities

Resources and References

Handout: Group Work Success Sheet and Group Work Contract

Wk. Hours: 1 Delivery: In Class

5 Intended Learning Objectives

FIELD PLACEMENT SEMINAR

1. Discuss the process for mid-term placement evaluations (weeks 6-7).

Intended Learning Activities

Resources and References