Fieldwork Grading
Grading:
The Level I and Level II fieldwork courses have two graded components: an academic and fieldwork component. Students must pass both components to earn a satisfactory grade for the course.
Academic Component
In order to receive a satisfactory grade in the academic component of this course, a student must turn in all required assignments by the assigned due date. Any score of a zero may result in an unsatisfactory score for the course regardless of performance on fieldwork. Incomplete assignments will not be accepted. Students must turn in items on time to earn full credit. Late items will be accepted with a 20% reduction in points per day late up to 3 days. No assignment will be accepted after 3 days. Students can earn an A or B grade for this course. The AU Department of OT does not accept any graduate course grade less than a B-.
Fieldwork Component
Level I Fieldwork
For Level I fieldwork, the fieldwork component is pass/fail based on the Fieldwork Educator uses a version of the Fieldwork Performance Evaluation used for Level II fieldwork (Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation). Students will be scored in the areas of fundamentals of practice, basic tenants, professionalism, screening and evaluation, intervention, management of occupational therapy services, communication and professional behaviors.
Students must receive a minimum of an “M” (meets expectations/criteria) in all areas to pass the fieldwork experience. Students that receive a “B” (below expectations) or a “U” (unsatisfactory) have not met the criteria needed for passing the Level I Fieldwork experience, which will result in a fieldwork failure. According to the student handbook, a fieldwork failure may delay graduation and may be grounds for dismissal from the OTD Program. Students should review the Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation prior to attending Level I Fieldwork to familiarize themselves with the scoring instrument. The Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation is administered at the final of the Level I placement. If concerns arise throughout the fieldwork experience, the Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation may be used at midterm to assess skills, and/or may be combined with a learning contract.
Level II Fieldwork
Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) is the standard instrument used by this OTD program during Level II Fieldwork. Students should review the FWPE prior to attending Level II to familiarize themselves with the scoring instrument. The FWPE is administered at the midterm and final of the Level II placement. The midterm scores will be used to create a learning plan that will assist the student with passing the final.
For more information on the FWPE, visit AOTA’s site: https://www.aota.org/Education- Careers/Fieldwork/performance-evaluations.aspx
Grading:
The Level I and Level II fieldwork courses have two graded components: an academic and fieldwork component. Students must pass both components to earn a satisfactory grade for the course.
Academic Component
In order to receive a satisfactory grade in the academic component of this course, a student must turn in all required assignments by the assigned due date. Any score of a zero may result in an unsatisfactory score for the course regardless of performance on fieldwork. Incomplete assignments will not be accepted. Students must turn in items on time to earn full credit. Late items will be accepted with a 20% reduction in points per day late up to 3 days. No assignment will be accepted after 3 days. Students can earn an A or B grade for this course. The AU Department of OT does not accept any graduate course grade less than a B-.
Fieldwork Component
Level I Fieldwork
For Level I fieldwork, the fieldwork component is pass/fail based on the Fieldwork Educator uses a version of the Fieldwork Performance Evaluation used for Level II fieldwork (Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation). Students will be scored in the areas of fundamentals of practice, basic tenants, professionalism, screening and evaluation, intervention, management of occupational therapy services, communication and professional behaviors.
Students must receive a minimum of an “M” (meets expectations/criteria) in all areas to pass the fieldwork experience. Students that receive a “B” (below expectations) or a “U” (unsatisfactory) have not met the criteria needed for passing the Level I Fieldwork experience, which will result in a fieldwork failure. According to the student handbook, a fieldwork failure may delay graduation and may be grounds for dismissal from the OTD Program. Students should review the Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation prior to attending Level I Fieldwork to familiarize themselves with the scoring instrument. The Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation is administered at the final of the Level I placement. If concerns arise throughout the fieldwork experience, the Level I Fieldwork Competency Evaluation may be used at midterm to assess skills, and/or may be combined with a learning contract.
Level II Fieldwork
Fieldwork Performance Evaluation (FWPE) is the standard instrument used by this OTD program during Level II Fieldwork. Students should review the FWPE prior to attending Level II to familiarize themselves with the scoring instrument. The FWPE is administered at the midterm and final of the Level II placement. The midterm scores will be used to create a learning plan that will assist the student with passing the final.
- The Midterm FWPE Scoring:
- A sum of 74 or higher is an ideal indicator for a passing performance at midterm.
- A score of 2 or higher at midterm on the items
- Adheres to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and all federal, state, and facility regulations
- Adheres to safety regulations and reports/documents incidents appropriately
- Ensures the safety of self and others during all fieldwork related activities by anticipating potentially unsafe situations and taking steps to prevent accidents) will all be required to receive a Pass on the FWPE for OTS
- A score of 1 in any area at midterm may indicate the need for the development of a learning contract.
- The Final FWPE Scoring:
- All items included must be scored to receive a Pass on the FWPE for OTS
- A sum score of 111 or higher will be required to receive a Pass on the FWPE for OTS
- A score of 3 or higher on the items
- Adheres to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and all federal, state, and facility regulations
- Adheres to safety regulations and reports/documents incidents appropriately
- Ensures the safety of self and others during all fieldwork related activities by anticipating potentially unsafe situations and taking steps to prevent accidents) will all be required to receive a Pass on the FWPE for OTS
- Scores of 1 on any of the items is not allowed to receive a Pass on the FWPE for OTS
For more information on the FWPE, visit AOTA’s site: https://www.aota.org/Education- Careers/Fieldwork/performance-evaluations.aspx