University of Toronto

Benefits of Being a Field Instructor

Influence the Development of Future Practitioners 

• Offer real experience in the real world
• Link theory to practice
• Mentor and give back to the field
• Role model:
• Skills of Practice
• Working within systems on behalf of clients
• Ethical Behavior
• The use and importance of relationships
• The importance of encouraging and receiving feedback on your own work
• Self-assessment and self-critique as a means of professional self-development

• Develop and maintain linkage with Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
• Consult with your Education Coordinator and with your Faculty-Field Liaison
• For first-time Field Instructors, training and support that includes four workshops
• Ongoing educational sessions/workshops for all Field Instructors/Students in areas such as:
• Power and Authority
• Conflict Management
• Clinical Supervision

• Invitations to workshops and training offered at the university and in the community
• University of Toronto library card and services, which allows you to access from your computer online journals and other online resources. In addition, you will have access to audio-visual resources, such as training videos in counseling skills – Robarts Library, 3^rd Floor.
• Develop communication, supervision and teaching skills
• Periodically, course instructors consult a List of Field Experts for expertise of field instructors to enhance the learning experience of their students.
• Possibility of OCSWSSW continuing competency hours.
  
  

• The FIFSW and the Practicum Office: Field Instructors receive invitations to educational events and opportunities at the Faculty.
• Colleagues in your work setting
• Colleagues in other settings and their organizations
• The Student for whom you provide field education
• Current and potential employers as you add this experience to your CV
• Field representation on the Faculty committee

For a three-year commitment to Field Education with FIFSW, receive the designation of Adjunct Lecturer with the University of Toronto.

If you are interested in becoming a field instructor, please e-mail the Practicum Office at practicum.fsw@utoronto.ca