Relationship between Classroom and Field

Mohawk College uses a concurrent practicum format which offers many advantages. One of these is an ongoing transfer of learning between the classroom and the field over a longer period of time. The student should apply knowledge acquired from the classroom to the practicum agency. For example, first year students complete both an interviewing course and a group work course, and are expected to practice those skills right from the start of their placement. It is important that the student is able to demonstrate the ability to apply concepts and skills learned in the classroom to specific agency situations. The supervisor should encourage this learning and expect that the student will be able to put into practice those concepts taught in the classroom. The student should expect that in addition to putting concepts taught in the classroom into practice, they will be asked to discuss this learning both with their supervisor and in their Field Placement Seminar. A copy of the Program of Studies can be found in this manual (please see Table of Contents).