Practical training, one of the fundamental components of social work education, aims to enable students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real professional settings. In our department, practical training is structured to support students in defining their professional roles and responsibilities, developing their intervention skills, and gaining professional identity.
The practical training process is carried out in collaboration with public institutions, local governments, and non-governmental organizations. Students have the opportunity to get to know different client groups and service areas; they participate in social work practices at the individual, family, group, and community levels.
Each student works under the coordination of an institutional supervisor and a faculty member responsible for the department's practical training during the practical training period. The practical training process is monitored through regular supervision meetings, case discussions, and reporting activities.
Practical training is evaluated using assessment criteria prepared in line with the specified learning objectives. At the end of the process, the student's performance is evaluated by comprehensively considering their professional knowledge, skills, and values.
Practical Training Process
The practical training process is carried out in a planned and traceable manner in accordance with the stages specified below.
1. Information and Preparation
Prior to the practical training, students are informed about the process, expectations, and evaluation criteria. The practical training guidelines and relevant documents are announced to the students.
2. Institution Selection and Application
Students choose from among the designated public institutions, local governments, and non-governmental organizations for their practical training. Applications are evaluated by the department, and students are placed in suitable institutions.
3. Implementation of Practical Training
During the practical training process, students participate in professional activities under the guidance of an institutional supervisor. Throughout the practical training period, students observe and implement social work practices at the individual, family, group, and community levels.
4. Supervision and Monitoring
The practice process is regularly monitored by the institution supervisor and the department's practice coordinator. Students' professional development is supported through supervision meetings and case evaluations.
5. Evaluation
At the end of the practice training, students' performance is evaluated by considering the institution supervisor's evaluation form, the student self-evaluation form, and the department's evaluation together.
6. Feedback and Improvement
Feedback obtained regarding the practice process is analyzed, and improvement efforts are carried out to enhance the practice training.
This process is regularly reviewed each academic year in line with the department's quality assurance and continuous improvement approach.