Responsibilities of the Student

Responsibilities of the Field Placement Student

1. In the event of absence, notify the Field Placement Mentor/Site, as well as the Field Placement Specialist, prior to the start of your shift.
2. Negotiate with the Field Placement Specialist and Field Placement Mentor any time required for make up.
3. Complete the appropriate number of Field Placement days/hours. Classes cannot be missed for this purpose.
4. Maintain accurate attendance records (both online weekly attendance and form included in Learning Outcomes Feedback Form) and have the Field Placement Mentor sign the Attendance Sheet at midterm and final evaluation.
5. Be prepared to discuss experiences in each setting daily, attempting to integrate classroom theory with fieldwork practicum.
6. Discuss with the Field Placement Mentor both positive and challenging experiences within the Field Placement setting.
7. Become aware and abide by the policies/procedures and Program Statement of each Field Placement Site/Agency.
8. Maintain confidentiality (re: children, parents, agency staff, peers, college faculty and staff)
9. Accept responsibility as a team member of the Field Placement Site/Agency.
10. Complete the Field Placement Learning Outcomes Feedback Form, Attendance Sheet and any other negotiated tasks required of students within the designated time frame.
11. Self-evaluate at midterm and during final week of each Field Placement.
12. Attend and participate in all Field Placement Theory to Practice Classes and Field Placement Prep Classes.
13. Attend agency meetings (when possible/applicable), such as staff and/or parent meetings and attend Professional Activity days held during the Field Placement period.
14. Maintain all written work and submit required information as instructed by the Field Placement Specialist and College Faculty.
15. Be aware of and act in accordance with ethical and professional standards.