Assignments During Fieldwork Experiences
Students should expect to receive assignments from fieldwork educators, typically during Level II Fieldwork, including, but not limited to, literature search, background reading, case presentations, in-service presentations, and written assignments, including draft documentation for the medical or educational record, intervention plans, evaluation results, summaries, home programs, etc. Any assignments determined by the site or faculty overseeing the fieldwork experience are required in addition to the fieldwork course assignments, listed on the syllabus.
All assignments must be completed according to the criteria specified by the fieldwork education supervisor. Assignments not completed by the established deadline or according to standards will be reflected in the student’s performance evaluation and may influence whether the student successfully passes the fieldwork course.
Students should not interpret the above as replacing the responsibility they hold to take initiative in their own learning in the fieldwork setting. Students are expected to identify areas in which they need review, practice, or additional information; take the initiative to seek out appropriate resources; and act to address these learning needs.
In the event that students are asked to initiate or complete an assignment for an academic course based on an experience in fieldwork (e.g., a case study), students should discuss the assignment with the Fieldwork Education Supervisor, and work within facility policies including, but not limited to, policies protecting confidentiality of patient information. Students should notify the academic course faculty of any issues that may limit completion of the assignment; and take responsibility for problem-solving with the academic course faculty to find an appropriate solution.