Supporting Practicum Education Competencies 4 & 9: Implementation Results from Year 1 of ECB-SW

Panelist(s)

Kerrie L. Ocasio, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
West Chester University
Layna Smith, MSS, LSW

Director of Practicum Education/DSW Student
West Chester University
WC

Wan-Yi Chen, PhD

Professor
West Chester University, Garduate Social Work Department

Moderator(s)

Ginneh Akbar, LSW, DSW

Department Chair/Program Director/Associate Professor
West Chester University

This panel explores the integration of program evaluation training in social work practicum placements at a mid-sized public university. This session features three presentations focusing on different phases of this effort. Panelists will engage the audience in critical discussions on enhancing research and evaluation training in practicum.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:

Discuss strategies to promote student engagement in program evaluation during the practicum.
Discuss successes and challenges of efforts to recruit and engage practicum sites and students in program evaluation.
Critique the application of strategies and develop additional ideas for promoting engagement with Competencies 4 & 9 in practicum.