Why be a Field Instructor?
The Practicum, or Field Education, is one of the most important elements in the education of future social workers. It’s where Master of Social Work students apply their in-class knowledge to practice and develop important skills, in real-world settings.
Field Instructors play a vital role in our students’ education and training. As experienced social workers, they oversee and guide our students in the provision of services to a variety of clients, organizations and communities.
Get to know some of our Field Instructors, the important work they do and the benefits of Field Education in our web interview series.
Our featured Field Instructors:TAMMY MUSKAT is a professional practice leader in social work, research and education at North York General Hospital. She is also an education coordinator and adjunct lecturer at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. MELISSA POPIEL ( MSW ’06) is a project coordinator at the Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation and a FIFSW alumna. BILL SINCLAIR (MSW ’88) is the associate executive director of St. Stephen’s Community House and a FIFSW alumus. MAJA REPECKI (MSW ’05) is a program supervisor with the Violence Against Women Prevention Team at the Ministry of Community and Social Services and a FIFSW alumna. |
Themes:Why are you a Field Instructor?Tammy Muskat (0:24) Why does your organization take students?Tammy Muskat (1:38) Benefits of a partnership with FIFSWTammy Muskat (1:24) Addressing challengesTammy Muskat (1:18) Why consider FIFSW students?Tammy Muskat (0:43) A perfect partnership… |