Evaluating a Measure of Student Field Performance in Direct Service
- 1 October 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Social Work Education
- Vol. 38 (3) , 385-401
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2002.10779106
Abstract
This study examines the reliability and validity of a measure to evaluate student field performance. Results demonstrated a consistent factor structure with excellent internal consistency, however, there was inadequate consistency between ratings of individual students in their first and second field education experiences. The measure had some predictive validity in that it could differentiate between students identified as having difficulty in Year 1 of the program, but not in Year 2. Scores were significantly associated with academic grades. Implications for future instrument development and the process of evaluation are considered.Keywords
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