Practicum Supervision in Child and Youth Care: A Guide for Site Supervisors
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2018-04-28
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Awai, Sheila
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There are a number of factors that contribute to didactic practicum supervision for Child and Youth Care (CYC) students. Analyzing current human service research revealed field placement components that support learning outcomes. Academic instructors, site-supervisors, and students appear to agree on which parameters promote student learning, growth, and confidence in field settings. In chapter one, the determinants for progressive practicum placements extrapolated by this literature review are presented in three broad categories: elements of a developmental learning environment, supervision requisites for effective human service field placements, and necessary academic oversight. In chapter two, the informal and formal assessment methods for evaluating students in practicum are reviewed. Lastly, in chapter three the information from the literature reviews is condensed into a practical guide for practicum supervisors.
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practicum, human services, assessment, guide