What do field instructors do?
The role of a field instructor includes:
Find out more about the benefits of supervising a practicum student.
Field instruction is the heart of social work education – and we can't do it without you!
Becoming a field instructor offers personal and professional benefits, including the contributions that students offer your organization. You'll have the opportunity to shape someone's life and career, while giving back to the profession by providing your wisdom and professional guidance. Field instructors need to be Registered Social Workers with two or more years of experience. You must also have either a BSW or an MSW.
For starters, field instructors are eligible for 20 Category ‘A’ ACSW continuing competency credits.
You'll be able to put the title Adjunct Professor (Field Education) on your resume, reflecting the fact that you are a partner in our student's education.
Field instructors are given access to the University of Calgary online journals and library.
As a token of our appreciation, we're also happy to offer discounts for some of our Category A professional development workshops.
Field instructors need to be Registered Social Workers with two or more years of experience.
You must also have either a BSW or an MSW.
The role of a field instructor includes:
Drawing on your professional experience and knowledge, you'll provide guidance and feedback and teach students to integrate social work knowledge, skills and values into social work practice. You're expected to provide the student a minimum of one hour of supervision for every 15 placement hours.
Besides teaching, you'll also ensure that your student is providing quality service to your organization.
As the field instructor, you'll play an important part in evaluating student's performance and progress.
You'll make sure that proper administration is done to document the placement and to track the student's progress.
We're happy to work with you, to find a field education approach that works for you and your organization.
We have a variety of placement options available for field instructors and students. For example, co-supervsion, rotational, project and research-based models are supported by the field team.
We'll also support you every step of the way - orientation to your role as a field instructor, and ongoing support from your faculty liaison is provided.