Become a Field Instructor

Field Instructor Criteria

Field Instructors must have two years of experience in the Field and ideally have a Bachelors of Social Work. If a Field Instructors does not have a BSW or MSW, The Department of Social Work provides additional Social Work support/supervision to students. Field Instructors must also have the capacity to provide an hour of direct supervision to students per week.

Field Instructor Orientation and Support

To help Field Instructors prepare for their role and learn what is required during placement the Social Work Department will be holding virtual Field Instructor Orientations in September before placement starts. Field Instructors are welcome to come to any session that works for their schedule. There will be a recording made available to all Field Instructors as well.

Field Instructors will be provided with additional resources/supports before students start their placements, including a handbook, link to the Canadian Association for Social Work Education's virtual, self-paced Field Instructor Training course, and other resources. 

 

Interested in becoming a Field Instructor?

 If you're interested in being a Field Instructor please reach out to Travis Peck (Field Education Coordinator) at travispeck@trentu.ca

Feedback from previous Field Instructors:

  • "The process was very organized when I supervised a student last year. Visit from Field placement coordinator was also positive, it helped student conceptualize their hopes for placement."
  • "Our agency will continue to accept students for field placement. The longer placement, September until April allow the students to build a deeper rapport with the children they are working with. I believe there is strong support from Trent University."
  • "I found the liaison that I worked with to be excellent."
  • "It is a pleasure working with Trent BSW program staff. They are incredibly dedicated to supporting students growth and professional development. I look forward to working with students in the future."

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

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