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Portfolio Evaluation Rubric Evidence of MSW student’s ability to integrate knowledge and skills acquired in the MSW Program. Also, documentation of student’s competence related to Concentration Year Practice Behaviors. A well written portfolio needs to reflect graduate-level writing. The NEIU Writing Rubric may be used as a guide to meeting these criteria. Evaluation of Portfolio Components and rationale used to demonstrate competence Component Title (Cover) Page
Below Expectations No cover page or not clearly identified as the cover page for the student’s portfolio; poor grammar or spelling errors, no date
Introduction
Poorly written, does not address how student became interested in becoming an MSW social worker or career goals
(1-2 paragraphs)
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Self-Ratings on Concentration Year Practice Behaviors (Form) Field II Rating on Concentration Year Practice Behaviors (Field II Final Evaluation) Self-Reflection on Ten Concentration Year Competencies 5-8 pages or (10001500 words)
Meets Expectations Cover page clearly articulates this is for the MSW Student Portfolio; clearly indicates student’s name, date of portfolio, primary and secondary readers (MSW faculty) Identifies and demonstrates how student became interested in becoming an MSW social worker and career goals; correct spelling and grammar. Clearly documents education, employment, volunteer service, career goal
Exceeds Expectations Excellent formatting including all required information, appropriate photos for cover page (optional) and overall professionalism in presentation Clearly articulates and distinguishes through self-reflection personal interest in becoming an MSW social worker and identification of career goals.
Accurate assessment of skills, completed assessment form
N/A
Incomplete or missing
Accurate assessment of skills, completed assessment form
N/A
No reflection on strengths and weaknesses; did not address own perception with that of field supervisor, did not discuss growth related to competencies
Describe and discuss strengths and weaknesses related to each of the 10 competencies, examine field supervisor feedback and own perceptions. Provide examples of fieldwork and coursework.
Evidence of selfreflection and critical thinking related to concentration year competencies. Exceptional depth of learning and integration of coursework and fieldwork. All other elements as indicated in “meets expectations” category.
Incomplete, unexplained gaps, spelling errors, no educational documentation Incomplete or missing
Excellent formatting, concise, with active verb usage
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Below Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Plan for Career Long Learning and Practice
No description of one or more learning goals; no specific objectives or action plans, does not follow framework, no cultural competence or social justice learning goals.
Clear description of four or more learning goals; with rationales, learning objectives, action plans, social supports and evaluation. Includes separate learning goals for promoting social justice and enhancing cultural competence.
Clear description of five or more learning goals. All elements noted in “meets expectations” category.
Ethical Dilemma Case Summary 5-6 pages (or 12001500 words)
Integrative Essay
6-8 pages (or 1500-2000 words)
No ethical dilemma presented. Poorly written; no application of the NASW Code of Ethics or social justice component.
Clearly articulated ethical dilemma; clearly describe why this is an “ethical dilemma.” Use NASW Code of Ethics and ethical screens to identify areas of conflict. Describes process, procedure and resources that student used to conceptualize and address ethical dilemma. Must be a real dilemma encountered in practice or field placement.
Essay poorly written and does not address the required elements as indicated in the MSW Portfolio Overview.
Integrated essay that addresses the advanced generalist practice model and how it relates to coursework and field experiences. Key themes in our program (i.e. Cultural competence, Social Work practice with American Indians and Social Justice) are addressed and related to key theories, skills and values learned in classroom and field settings. Advanced generalist practice is applied to a specific area of practice. Citations are referenced and a reference page is included.
All components reflect development of your own knowledge, values and expertise. Demonstration of critical thinking and reflection regarding personal plan for career long learning. Analyzes dilemma demonstrating ability to examine multiple ethical issues involved and apply more than one strategy (e.g. ethical screening tool and ethical codes.) Include more than one alternative for addressing the ethical dilemma. Self-reflect on response to situation. Inclusion of content on social justice and specific actions to be taken. Contains all elements noted in “meets expectations” category. Quality of integrative essay clearly demonstrates ability to be self-reflective and think critically across multiple domains. Exceptional depth of learning and integration of coursework and field through specific examples.
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