Grading Guidelines for Practicum
The evaluation of a student’s practicum performance is an on-going
process between the student and the supervisor. It begins in the first weeks of the practicum when the student and supervisor discuss their expectations of each other and the student’s learning goals. Evaluation continues in weekly supervision where the supervisor provides guidance and feedback to the student and observes how the student uses the feedback in service to clients. In addition to the ongoing process, a formal written evaluation is due at the end of the semester.
The purpose of the evaluation is to:
- help the supervisor reflect on the student’s overall development
- help the student self-evaluate his/her development and progress
- inform the faculty and the College of the student’s performance
Grades are based on a letter system and include: “A+” “A”, “A-“ (superior); “B+”, “B”, “B-“, (very good); “C+”, “C”,“C-“ (average); “D+”, “D”, “D-“ (marginal); and “F” (unacceptable/failing). The final grade should represent the student’s overall performance.
Unsatisfactory Performance
It is assumed that a student will receive a rating of “3” or higher on the evaluation items. If, at any time during the practicum, it appears that a student is performing below a “3” and the situation is not corrected after feedback from the supervisor is given, the Internship Coordinator at the College should be contacted immediately. A student should not be precipitously terminated from a practicum without involving the College.
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