Training opportunities are provided for new field instructors each year. All new instructors are expected to take the “Beginning Field Instruction” workshop series prior to or while providing field instruction to their first student if they have not already taken this type of training at another school, faculty of social work, or as part of their degree. There is no fee for this workshop.

Beginning Field Instruction Workshops: Winter 2018

The Faculty of Social Work has developed two training sessions to prepare new instructors for the responsibility of supporting students through their social work education. The focus is on developing knowledge and skills to facilitate adult learning in field education and to narrow the gap between field and classroom, practice and theory.

Workshop Sessions

Session 1: Getting Started (Offered Online)

• Date: Available on an ongoing basis.
• Combined training for BSW and MSW field instructors.

Registration is open. Email fswfield@wlu.ca to confirm registration.

Session 2: Supervision, Integration and Diversity (Offered On Campus)

Provides an opportunity to go deeper into specific program related questions and to connect with faculty and staff. Separate training sessions for BSW and MSW instructors. 

BSW Training

• Date: Feb. 7, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Brantford campus.

MSW Training

• Date: Feb. 9, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Kitchener location.

Registration

Registration is open for both locations.  Please register by Jan. 29, 2018.

Facilitator

The series will be facilitated by Associate Professor Cheryl-Anne Cait.