Advanced practice social workers utilize multiple sources of knowledge when making practice decisions, including research evidence, practice wisdom, client and contextual factors. They are knowledgeable about the research relevant to their field of practice and the clients they work with. They also understand the importance of building the research evidence base for other practitioners and know how to communicate research findings to a wide range of audiences. This is done in a way that enhances the collaborative, transparent, and client-centered focus of direct practice social work. They pay special attention to the needs of marginalized groups and regional context when applying research evidence and when developing new research efforts. 1-5 Rating Scale 1-5 Rating Scale Observable Behaviors: LC Activities: Evaluation Final Evaluation Behavior 4.1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Use practice experience to inform Discuss research questions as they emerge from interactions with client systems. KSC research Propose an agency or community research process that takes into account the needs of marginalized groups and regional context. KVSC Other: Other: Other: Behavior 4.2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Utilize multiple sources of Investigate regional and needs and cultural context of client systems served knowledge, e.g. empirical/research by the agency. KVSC evidence, practice wisdom, client Identify evidence based interventions that most effectively meet the needs of input, and/or contextual factors, client systems SC when making practice decisions with Students will critically evaluate and apply multiple sources of information when individuals, families, and groups. making practice decisions. KVSC Other: Other: Other: Competency 4 - Evaluation Totals and Comments Score Total Score: Mid-term End-of-semester Competency 5 Engage in policy practice –
Advanced practice social workers utilize multiple sources of knowledge when making practice decisions, including research evidence, practice wisdom, client and contextual factors. They are knowledgeable about the research relevant to their field of practice and the clients they work with. They also understand the importance of building the research evidence base for other practitioners and know how to communicate research findings to a wide range of audiences. This is done in a way that enhances the collaborative, transparent, and client-centered focus of direct practice social work. They pay special attention to the needs of marginalized groups and regional context when applying research evidence and when developing new research efforts. Observable Behaviors: LC Activities: 1-5 Rating Scale Evaluation 1-5 Rating Scale Final Evaluation Behavior 4.1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Use practice experience to inform research Discuss research questions as they emerge from interactions with client systems. KSC Propose an agency or community research process that takes into account the needs of marginalized groups and regional context. KVSC Other: Other: Other: Behavior 4.2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Utilize multiple sources of knowledge, e.g. empirical/research evidence, practice wisdom, client input, and/or contextual factors, when making practice decisions with individuals, families, and groups. Investigate regional and needs and cultural context of client systems served by the agency. KVSC Identify evidence based interventions that most effectively meet the needs of client systems SC Students will critically evaluate and apply multiple sources of information when making practice decisions. KVSC Other: Other: Other: Competency 4 - Evaluation Totals and Comments Mid-term Score End-of-semester Total Score: Competency 5 – Engage in policy practice