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ACADEMIC PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLAN
Program Name: MSW Advanced Direct Practice Concentration Skim Program: NoDisciplinary Accrediting Body: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)Department Name: School of Social WorkDate Submitted: Submitted by: Kim JonesPhone/Email: 501-569-8451/[email protected]
Section 1. Program Mission Statement.
The Mission of the Graduate Social Work Program
“The mission of the graduate program of the UALR School of Social Work, building on a strong generalist foundation, is to prepare graduates for leadership roles in clinical practice and in management and community practice within the social welfare system in Arkansas. Our commitment is to discover and disseminate knowledge, embrace diversity, to serve our communities and organizations, and to eliminate the barriers that oppressed and vulnerable people face.”
Section 2. Student Learning Goals.
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
At the concentration level, advanced practitioners working at the micro, mezzo, and macro level will apply ethical principles of practice. As critical thinkers, applying the frameworks of ethical decision making and apply principles of critical thinking to practice, research and policy. They also deepen their capacity for self-reflection and self-regulation, in addition to the capacity to understand how personal experiences and affective reactions influence professional judgment and behavior. Advanced practitioners integrate the importance of inter-professional contributions and lifelong learning. The significance of the historical perspective of social work provides the context of the profession and its mission. The ethical use of technology and its limitations ensures the relevancy of social work practice. Advanced direct practice students….
ADP 1.1…attend to professional roles and boundaries in working with individuals, families, and groups
ADP 1.2…demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, oral and written communication
ADP 1.3…use supervision and consultation to further enhance expertise with individuals, families, and groups
ADP 1.4…make ethical decision by applying the NASW Code of Ethics, in addition to relevant laws and regulations in all practice situations
ADP 1.5...use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes
ADP 1.6….Use self-reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in all aspects of practice.
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Concentration students working with individuals, families, and groups understand the multifaceted nature of diversity and the challenges it presents. Students develop a deeper understanding of oppression and its effect on behavior and development. Students become aware of exclusions that marginalize. Advanced direct practice students will:
ADP 2.1…assess all aspects of diversity that impact and influence individuals, families, and groups.
ADP 2.2…demonstrate increased self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal bias and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies.
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
In the Advanced Direct Practice concentration, a proactive approach to work with individuals, families, and groups continue to be informed by the idea that each individual has the right to freedom, safety, privacy, and an adequate standard of living, health care, and education. Knowledge of theories related to human rights/needs, and social justice strategies to promote social and economic justice and human rights. Advanced Direct Practice students understand strategies designed to eliminate oppressive structural barriers to ensure equal distribution of resources. Advanced practice students will:
ADP 3.1…apply an understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at all system levels.
ADP 3.2…engage in practices that advance social and economic justice for individuals, families, and groups.
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research, and Research Informed Practice
At the concentration level, advanced practitioners are knowledgeable of evidence-based models in working with individuals, families, and groups, and are skilled at understanding the processes for translating research findings into effective practice. An integration of research and practice creates a greater understanding of research informs practice. Advanced direct practice students will:
ADP 4.1…identify, evaluate and select effect evidence-based intervention strategies in working with individuals, families, and groups.
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Advanced practitioners understand the impact of social policy on individuals, families, and groups. Policy development and implementation create a more comprehensive understanding of policy’s influence on human behavior in practice with individuals, families and groups. Advance direct practice students will:
ADP 5.1…apply critical thinking and policy practice skills in work with individuals, families, and groups.
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, and Groups.
Relationship skills and knowledge of advanced practice theories are enhanced for concentration level practitioners working with individuals, families and groups. Practitioners comprehend the diverse population they face and develop working relationships. Advanced Direct Practice Students will:
ADP 6.1...apply knowledge of advanced practice theories in addition to the continued use of empathy, use of self, and other interpersonal skills when working with individuals, families, and groups.
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, and Groups.
Advanced practitioners utilize practice theories to evaluate and assess client situations with individuals, families, and groups. Collecting and organizing information about clients and client systems creates the opportunity for an accurate assessment. The use of critical thinking allows practitioners to accurately assess clients. Advanced direct practice students will:
ADP 7.1…draw from knowledge of advanced practice theories and treatment models to organize and collect data form the assessment with individuals, families, and groups.
ADP 7.2... develop mutually agreed-on interventions, intervention strategies, goals and objectives based on research knowledge, critical assessment of strengths and needs, in work with client systems.
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, and Groups.
The selection of appropriate interventions with individuals, families, and groups is directly connected to practice theories and their application in intervention models. Knowledge of evidence-based interventions will guide the selection of appropriate interventions. Facilitating effective termination allows practitioners to effectively transition. Advanced practice students will:
ADP 8.1…draw from knowledge of advanced practice theories to select and implement prevention and intervention strategies that are informed by advanced practice theories and models for practice.
ADP 8.2…appropriately terminate and facilitate transitions with individuals, families, and groups.
Competency 9: Evaluate Practices with Individuals, Families, and Groups.
Advanced practitioners working with individuals, families, and groups evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify according to their effectiveness, based on intended outcome. Understanding theories of human behavior and the effects of the social environment and its influence on outcomes facilitates an accurate evaluation. Advanced Direct Practice students will:
ADP 9.1…apply research skills and knowledge to select appropriate methods to evaluate practice effectiveness with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
ADP 9.2…critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes.
ADP 9.3…apply and communicate evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness.
Section 3. Curriculum Map.
Each program competency has a set of behaviors associated with that particular competency. Behaviors are comprised of knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes. The following grid shows how our program positions each of these competency dimensions in regard to program content, courses, and course units.
Competency #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior. At the concentration level, advanced practitioners working at the micro, mezzo, and macro level will apply ethical principles of practice. As critical thinkers, applying the frameworks of ethical decision making and apply principles of critical thinking to practice, research and policy. They also deepen their capacity for self-reflection and self-regulation, in addition to the capacity to understand how personal experiences and affective reactions influence professional judgment and behavior. Advanced practitioners integrate the importance of inter-professional contributions and lifelong learning. The significance of the historical perspective of social work provides the context of the profession and its mission. The ethical use of technology and its limitations ensures the relevancy of social work practice.
Competency #1 CoursesCourse Content
Competency Dimension Course Units
Demonstrate Ethical & Professional Behavior
ADP I
ADP II
ADP III
Case formulation assignment for ego psychology
Case formulation assignment for CBT
Ego psychology exam
CBT exam
Class discussion/role-play
Exams
Family exploration workbook
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Exams
Experiential exercise: lead a class-based group
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge
Skills/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge/Values
Knowledge/Values
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Skills, Cognitive & Affective Process
Units 1-2
Unit 3
Units 1-2
Unit 3
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
Units 2, 5, 8, 9
Units 2, 5, 8, 9
Units 2, 5, 8, 9
Units 2, 5, 8, 9
Units 1, 4, 5, 12, 13
ADP I & II Internships
Group experience paper
Class presentation of groups
Exams
Direct client contact
Individual client assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge/Values
Values/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Skills, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit2 1, 2
Units 1, 2
Units 1, 2
Units 1, 2
Competency #2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice. Concentration students working with individuals, families, and groups understand the multifaceted nature of diversity and the challenges it presents. Students develop a deeper understanding of oppression and its effect on behavior and development. Students become aware of exclusions that marginalize.
Competency #2 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Engage Diversity & Difference in Practice
ADP I Class lecture/discussion
Ego psychology case formulation
CBT case formulation
Exams
Knowledge/Values
Knowledge
Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Knowledge,
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 3
Units 1-3
ADP II
ADP III
ADP I & II Internships
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Exams
Family exploration workbook assignment
Experiential exercise: lead a class-based group
Group experience paper
Exams
Direct client contact
Individual client assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 1, 4, 6, 8
Units 1, 4, 6, 8
Units 1, 4, 6, 8
Units 1, 4, 6, 8
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Competency #3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice. In the Advanced Direct Practice concentration, a proactive approach to working with individuals, families, and groups continue to be informed by the idea that each individual has the right to freedom, safety, privacy, and an adequate standard of living, health care, and education. Students acquire knowledge of theories related to human rights/needs, and social justice
strategies to promote social and economic justice and human rights. Advanced Direct Practice students understand strategies designed to eliminate oppressive structural barriers to ensure equal distribution of resources.
Competency #3 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Advance Human Rights & Social, Economic, & Environmental Justice
ADP I
ADP II
ADP III
ADP I & II Internships
Ego psychology case assignment
Lecture/discussion
Exams
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Exams
Family exploration workbook assignment
Experiential exercise: lead a class-based group
Group experience paper
Exams
Direct client contact
Individual client assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Skills/Values
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge/Values
Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge/Values
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive &
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Units 1, 4, 6
Units 1, 4, 6
Units 1, 4, 6
Units 1, 4, 6
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Affective Processes Competency #4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research, and Research Informed Practice. At the concentration level, advanced practitioners are knowledgeable of evidence-based models in working with individuals, families, and groups, and are skilled at understanding the processes for translating research findings into effective practice. An integration of research and practice creates a greater understanding of research informs practice.
Competency #4 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Engage in Practice-Informed Research, & Research Informed Practice
ADP I
ADP II
ADP III
Statistics
ADP I & II Internships
Ego psychology case assignment
Class lecture
Exam
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Standardized family therapy assessment measures assignment
Exams
Group experience paper
Exams
Written homework assignments
In class homework assignments
Group presentation
Final assessment article critique
Direct client contact
Knowledge/Values
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Knowledge/Values/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Knowledge Knowledge/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Units 3, 4, 12
Units 3, 4, 12
Units 3, 4, 12
Units 3, 4, 12
Units 14, 15
Units 14, 15
Units 1, 3, 8
Units 1, 3, 6, 8
Units 1, 3, 6, 8
Units 1, 3, 6, 8
Unit 4
Evaluation of practice assignment
Individual client assessment
Skills
Knowledge
Unit 4
Unit 4
Competency #5: Engage in Policy Practice. Advanced practitioners understand the impact of social policy on individuals, families, and groups. Policy development and implementation create a more comprehensive understanding of policy’s influence on human behavior in practice with individuals, families and groups.
Competency #5 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Engage in Policy Practice
ADP I
ADP II
ADP I & II Internships
Ego psychology case assignment
Class discussion/role-play
Exams
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Exams
Direct client contact
Individual client assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge/Skills
Skills/Cognitive & Affective Reactions
Knowledge
Knowledge/Values
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 1-2
Units 1-2
Units 1-3
Units 2, 4,
Units 2, 4
Units 2, 4
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Unit 2
Competency #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, and Groups. Relationship skills and knowledge of advanced practice theories are enhanced for concentration level practitioners working with individuals, families and groups. Practitioners comprehend the diverse population they face and develop working relationships.
Competency #6 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Engage with Individuals
ADP I
ADP I Internship
Ego psychology case assignment
CBT case assignment
Discussion/role-play
Exams
Direct client contact
Individual client assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 1-2
Unit 3
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Engage with Families
ADP II
ADP II Internship
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Exams
Family exploration workbook assignment
Direct client contact
Family assessment
Process recordings
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2, 5
Units 2, 5
Units 2, 5
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Supervision Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 1-4
Engage with Groups
ADP III
ADP II Internship
Experiential exercise: lead a class-based group
Group experience paper
Class presentation of groups
Exams Direct client contact
Direct client contact
Group assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge/Skills/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
Units 2, 3, 7
Units 2, 3, 7
Units 2, 3, 7
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Units 1-4
Competency #7: Assess Individuals, Families, and Groups. Advanced practitioners utilize practice theories to evaluate and assess client situations with individuals, families, and groups. Collecting and organizing information about clients and client systems creates the opportunity for an accurate assessment. The use of critical thinking allows practitioners to accurately assess clients.
Competency #7 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Assess Individuals
ADP I Ego psychology case assignment
CBT case assignment
Discussion/role-play
Exams
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
ADP I Internship Direct client contact
Individual client assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Assess Families ADP II
ADP II Internship
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Exams
Family exploration workbook assignment
Direct client contact
Family assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge/Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Assess Groups ADP III Experiential exercise: lead a class-based group
Knowledge/Skills/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2, 3, 8, 10
ADP II Internship
Group experience paper
Class presentation of groups
Exams
Direct client contact
Group assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge/Values
Knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2, 3
Units 2, 3
Units 2, 3
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Competency #8: Intervene with Individuals, Families and Groups. The selection of appropriate interventions with individuals, families, and groups is directly connected to practice theories and their application in intervention models. Knowledge of evidence-based interventions will guide the selection of appropriate interventions. Facilitating effective termination allows practitioners to effectively transition.
Competency #8 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Intervene with Individuals
ADP I
ADP I Internship
Ego psychology case assignment
CBT case assignment
Discussion/role-play
Exams
Direct client contact
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
Units 1-3
Units 2-4
Individual client assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Intervention plan
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Skills
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Intervene with Families
ADP II
ADP II Internship
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Exams
Family exploration workbook assignment
Direct client contact
Family assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge/Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2, 3, 8, 12
Units 2, 3, 8, 12
Units 2, 3, 8, 12
Units 2, 3, 8, 12
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Intervene with Groups
ADP III Experiential exercise: lead a class-based group
Group experience paper
Class presentation of groups
Exams
Skills/Knowledge/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge/Values
Knowledge
Knowledge
Units 2, 3, 5
Units 2, 3, 5
Units 2, 3, 5
Units 2, 3, 5
ADP II Internship Direct client contact
Group assessment
Process recordings
Supervision
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Competency #9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families and Group. Advanced practitioners working with individuals, families, and groups evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify according to their effectiveness, based on intended outcome. Understanding theories of human behavior and the effects of the social environment and its influence on outcomes facilitates an accurate evaluation.
Competency #9 Courses Course Content Competency Dimension Course Units
Evaluate Practices with Individuals
ADP I
Statistics
Ego psychology case assignment
CBT case assignment
Discussion
Exams
Written homework assignments
In class homework assignments
Group presentation
Final assessment article critique
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values,
Units 1, 2
Unit 3
Unit 3
Units 1, 2, 3
Units 4, 5, 9
Units 4, 5
Units 4, 5
Unit 4
Units 2-4
ADP I Internship Direct client contact
Individual client assessment
Supervision
Evaluation of practice
Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Skills
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Evaluate Practice with Families
ADP II
Statistics
ADP II Internship
Family therapy paper
Class discussion
Standardized family therapy assessment measures assignment
Exams
Written homework assignments
In class homework assignments
Group presentation
Final assessment article critique
Direct client contact
Family assessment
Knowledge/Values/Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Skills
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Units 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Units 4, 5, 9
Units 4, 5
Units 4, 5
Unit 4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
SupervisionKnowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 2-4
Evaluate Practice with Groups
ADP III
Statistics
ADP II Internship
Group experience paper
Exams
Written homework assignments
In class homework assignments
Group presentation
Final assessment article critique
Direct client contact
Group assessment
Supervision
Knowledge/Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Knowledge
Knowledge, Values, Skills, Cognitive & Affective Processes
Units 9, 11
Units 9, 11
Units 4, 5, 9
Units 4, 5
Units 4, 5
Unit 4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Units 2-4
Section 4. Assessment Methods for the Advanced Direct Practice Concentration.
Assessment Procedures-Explicit Curriculum
The goal of our assessment plan for the ADP concentration is to assess student outcomes; assess and improve curriculum effectiveness; and, improve the assessment methods used.
In this section, we include the following:
1. A plan for ongoing assessment of student outcomes for all MSW foundation competencies.
2. A description of assessment procedures that detail when, where, and how, each competency is assessed.
3. Measures used to assess each competency, one of which is based on the demonstration of the competency in real (field) practice situations.
4. An explanation of how our assessment plan measures multiple dimensions of each program competency.
5. Benchmarks for each program competency, which includes a rationale for each benchmark and how it is determined that students’ performance meets the benchmark.
6. An explanation of how we determine the percentage of students achieving the benchmark
Measures
The two measures used for program are customized measures modeled after the FPPAI, and FCAI described in detail above.
The measures include:
1. Advanced Direct Practice Field Instrument (ADPFI): This measure was modeled after the SWEAP FPPAI, and is a measure of student outcome in the field practicum/placement under the 2015 Education Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) of the Council on Social Work Education. The ADPFI is a 22 question measure, and uses a Likert scale format. The Likert scale used consists of a 5-point range, where 1 represents lacking in performance, and 5 represents having mastered performance on any given item. The ADPFI asks the field instructor to rate the student on each behavior associated with the nine program competencies. Each behavior is associated with one, or more, of the dimensions (values, skills, cognitive & affective processes), which are needed in order to demonstrate the behaviors of each competency. How each competency behavior is tied to one or more of the dimensions can be seen in the table below.
Every competency behavior is measured on a five-point Likert scale with the following criteria:
Scale Performance Measure Description Definition 5 Mastered Performance The intern/student shows
effective andinnovative application of the knowledge, values,and skills related to the performance of the behavior.
Mastered: "somebody highly skilled at something." Masteredperformance is demonstration of knowledge, values, and skillsof the behavior at high levels.
4 Superior Performance
The intern/student shows superior application ofthe knowledge, values, and skills related to theperformance of the behavior.
Superior: "surpasses competent in one or more ways."Superior performance is demonstration of knowledge, values,
and skills where all components of the behavior areincluded.
3 Competent Performance The intern/student shows competent applicationof the knowledge, values, and skills related to theperformance of the behavior.
Competent: "having enough skill or ability to do somethingwell." Competent performance is demonstration of knowledge,values, and skills where all components of the behavior are included, but at the beginning or rudimentarylevel.
2 Inadequate Performance The intern/student shows beginning applicationof the knowledge, skills, or dispositions related tothe performance of the behavior
Inadequate: "failing to reach an expected or required level orstandard." Inadequate performance is demonstration ofknowledge, values, and skills where one or more of thecomponents of the behavior are missing.
1 Lacking Performance
The intern/Student has not had the opportunityto demonstrate the knowledge, values, and skillsrelated to the performance of the behavior.
Lacking: "missing, not present or available." Lackingperformance is the inability to demonstrate any of thecomponents of the knowledge, values, or skills related to the behavior.
The following definitions apply to the competency dimensions:
Values: The student’s adherence to social work core values (Service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, human rights, and scientific inquiry), as defined by CSWE.
Skills: The student’s ability to execute professional behaviors in the field that demonstrate the integration and application of what they have learned through their social work education.
Cognitive and Affective Processes: The student’s ability to engage in critical thinking and utilize affective reactions to exercise appropriate judgment when working with or on behalf of the client/client system, peers, colleagues, and/or the community.
Benchmarks
We expect 90% of the students to score a 3 or higher on each behavior and associated dimension assessed at the end of the senior year internship. We will determine the percentage of students that attainted the benchmark for each behavior/dimensions assessed, and then average the percentages together to obtain the percentage of students achieving competence. We will then be able to determine whether this percentage is larger than the competency benchmark.
The following Table shows how and when each competency behavior/dimension is assessed, along with the desired benchmark for each areas assessed.
Competency Bench-mark
Measures Behavior Dimension(s) When Assessed
#1 Demonstrate Ethical & Professional Behavior
90% ADPFI Intern makes ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, in addition to relevant laws and regulations in all practice situations
Intern uses reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations
Intern demonstrates professional demeanor in behavior and appearance
Intern demonstrates professional demeanor in oral, written, and electronic communication
Intern uses technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes
Cognitive & Affective Processes & Values
Cognitive & Affective Processes &Values
Skills
Skills
Skills
End of ADP II Internship
Intern uses supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior
Cognitive & Affective Processes
Competency Bench-mark
Measures Behavior Dimension(s) When Assessed
# 2 Engage Diversity & Difference in Practice
90% ADPFI Intern assesses all aspects of diversity that impact and influence practice situations. Intern demonstrates increased self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies.
Skills
Cognitive & Affective Processes
End of ADP II Internship
Competency Benchmark Measures Behavior Dimension(s) When Assessed
# 3 Advance Human Rights & Social, Economic & Environmental Justice
90% ADPFI Intern applies their understanding of social economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at all system levels. Intern engages in practices that
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advances social, economic and environmental justice.
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#4 Engage in Practice-informed Research & Research-informed Practice
90% ADPFI Intern identifies, evaluates, and selects effective evidence-based intervention strategies in working with client systems.
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#5 Engage in Policy Practice
90% ADPFI Intern applies critical thinking and policy practice skills in practice situations.
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#6 Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities & Organizations
90% ADPFI Intern applies advanced practice theories to practice situations.
Intern uses empathy, use of self, self-reflection, and other interpersonal skills to effectively engage with
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individuals, families and groups. .
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#7 AssessIndividuals, Families, Groups, Communities & Organizations
90% ADPFI Intern draws from advanced practice theories and treatment models to organize and collect data from the assessment with individuals, families, and groups.
Intern develops mutually agreed-on interventions, intervention strategies, goals, and objectives based on research knowledge, critical assessment of strengths and needs, in work with client systems.
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#8 Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities & Organizations
90% ADPFI Intern draws from knowledge of advanced practice theories to select and implement prevention and intervention strategies that are informed by advanced practice theories and models of practice.
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Intern appropriately terminates and facilitates effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals.
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#9 Evaluate Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities & Organizations
90% ADPFI Intern applies research skills and knowledge to select and use appropriate methods to evaluate practice effectiveness with client systems. Intern critically analyzes, monitors, and evaluates intervention and program processes and outcomes.
Intern applies and communicates evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness
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Procedures for the ADPFI
At the end of the spring semester of the MSW ADP concentration, students will be evaluated by their field instructor using the ADPFI. Field instructors will provide a rating for each behavior listed on the ADPFI. The ADPFI is administered through an online format, which provides data that can be generated back to the program. Program results from the ADPFI can also be compared to national averages.
1. Advanced Direct Practice Assessment Instrument (ADPAI): The ADPAI is a 69 question, multiple choice instrument that can be given as a pre and posttest, and measures the dimension of knowledge associated with each of the nine competencies.
Benchmarks
The ADPAI measures the dimension of knowledge for each of the nine program competencies. We expect 90% of our students to answer correctly each question of ADPAI. We will determine the percentage of students that attainted the benchmark for each question assessed, and then average the percentages together to obtain the percentage of students achieving the benchmark. We will then be able to determine whether this percentage is larger than the competency benchmark.
The following table describes how questions correspond to each competency and the dimension assessed:
Competency Measure Dimension Measure items #1 Demonstrate Ethical & Professional Behavior
ADPAI Knowledge 1-7
#2 Engage Diversity & Difference in Practice
ADPAI Knowledge 8-16
#3 Advance Human Rights & Social, Economic, & Environmental Justice
ADPAI Knowledge 17-23
#4 Engage in Practice-informed Research & Research-informed Practice
ADPAI Knowledge 24-29
#5 Engage in Policy Practice ADPAI Knowledge 30-36#6 Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
ADPAI Knowledge 37-45
#7 Assesse Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
ADPAI Knowledge 46-54
#8 Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
ADPAI Knowledge 55-63
#9 Evaluate Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
ADPAI Knowledge 64-69
Procedure for the ADPAI
Entering ADP concentration year students will be given the ADPAI as a pre-test within the first few weeks of class. These same students will then be administered the posttest upon completion of the concentration year. Students are sent a link to both the pre-and posttest, and proceed to complete the measures online. Students enter an ID that includes the last four digits of their UA Little Rock student ID in order to track completion of the assessment measures.
Results obtained from our assessment plan will directly inform the various dimensions that make up the explicit curriculum: individual courses offered; the formal educational structure and sequences of courses; the competency dimensions (knowledge, values, skills, cognitive and affective processes); teaching methods, which also encompasses how competency behaviors and dimensions are assessed and measured in individual courses. Results will also be used to inform and modify the implicit curriculum, which include: diversity; student development; advising; faculty; administrative; and program resources.
Section 5. Assessment Cycle Timeline.
Assessment for both the explicit and implicit curriculum will occur each academic year. Reports for the preceding year are submitted to the College of Education and Health Professions each spring, and made available to CSWE during the same period.
Section 6. Continuous Improvement Plan.Results of our assessment are sent to the School of Social Work Curriculum Committee, who reviews the results and makes program recommendations based on the findings.
Section 7. Stakeholder Involvement/Communication Plan.
Stakeholders
The assessment plan for the explicit curriculum and program competencies includes direct involvement of:
1. Field instructors 2. Faculty 3. Students