CSULB, School of Social Work

EDUCATIONALLY BASED RECORDING - MACRO #1

Courtesy of USC, School of Social Work

Student's Name:______Date:____/____/____

Date Submitted: ____/____/____ Date Reviewed: ____/____/____

Name of Meeting/Task/Event: ______

Purpose of the Meeting/Task/Event: Clearly state the goals and objectives

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Macro Intervention Plan: In relation to the meeting/task/event and the corresponding goals and objectives, identify and describe the macro intervention plan used and how it was implemented. What was the process? What steps did you take to help formulate the plan?

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Identifying Macro Skills: Identify and describe the use of the macro-level skill(s) used during the process. Do not describe the plan. Highlight the macro skills used.

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Micro Skills/Use of Self: Identify and describe the use of the micro-level skill(s) and how it was implemented. What foundation year practice skills did you use? How did you engage with the community, group, organization, etc. ?

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Gut-level Reactions: Describe how you were feeling as the meeting/activity/event was taking place. Describe how you feel the group/agency/community felt or reacted to the macro intervention plan and your use of self . Describe any areas of anxiety or vulnerability felt by you. Describe any factors that had an impact on your behavior.

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Evaluation – Do you believe the objective was accomplished? Why or why not. Is there anything that you would do differently to improve the outcome?

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Self-Analysis – Identify any areas of improvement needed at the macro and micro levels. Where could you use more direction and instruction or critical feedback?

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Field Instructor Comments

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EDUCATIONALLY BASED RECORDING FORMAT

MACRO FIELD PLACEMENTS – MEETINGS - #2

(Developed by Christina Hall and Slettie Jones - Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health)

  1. What was the topic of the meeting that you attended this week
  1. What were some of the topics that were discussed at the meeting
  1. Did you have any input regarding these topics
  1. Did you feel you were able to offer input regarding these topics
  1. What was some of the input that you had regarding topics discussed
  1. What are some of the ways you may share your input next time
  1. What are some ways that your supervisor may help you to share input in the future
  1. Where there any topics that were discussed that relate to information you are learning in school
  1. Is there anything you would change regarding your participation next time you attend a meeting

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EDUCATIONALLY BASED RECORDING (MEETINGS)- #3

Student______

Field Instructor______

Agency ______

Length of meeting: Date/Time:

Meeting place

Committee or group title

Supervisor’s signature & date of review:

  1. Identify the objective(s) of the meeting. (Attach agenda)
  1. What was the objective of the meeting?
  1. Was the objective clear? If not, how would you make it clearer?
  1. Describe the role of the chairperson or facilitator.
  1. What was the substance of the discussion?
  2. Describe the group culture, norms, cohesiveness, sub-groups, reasons for participating, etc. How do these impact the group process?
  1. Describe the interaction patterns that took place during the meeting. Was communication open? Were cliques formed? What was the atmosphere?
  1. Analyze the action or decision-making of the meeting.
  1. What action took place during the meeting? Was anything resolved?
  1. How did the action or conclusions come about?
  1. Did the group function together in the decision-making process?
  1. What was the role of the chairperson in decision-making?
  1. Evaluate the order, timeliness and future direction of session.
  1. How did the meeting close? Did it end on time? Total time of meeting.
  1. Was the agenda followed?
  1. Is the future direction of the group clear? Explain.
  1. Student’s role and ideas for future changes.
  1. What role did the student play during the meeting? Was that role different

from the student’s expectations?

2. Did the student experience any counter transference/transference and/or

ethical dilemmas?

3. How would you organize or facilitate the next session?

4. Design an agenda for the next session.

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PROCESS RECORDING FOR M.S.W. STUDENTS

IN A MACRO PLACEMENT #4

Name Recording forDate of

of Student Week EndingRecording

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Assignments worked on during report period:

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Specific activities performed during report period:

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Obstacles or challenges encountered during report period:

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Steps taken to deal with obstacles or challenges:

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Insights gained as a result of activities performed during report period:

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Relationship/connection between these field activities and recent classroom activities, if any:

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Additional Comments:

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