Addressing Problems on Fieldwork
Fieldwork issues due arise between students, fieldwork educators, coworkers, and more.
When addressing these issues, it is important to approach the situation with respect and professionalism.
Students experiencing a problem with fieldwork should discuss the issue immediately with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and the Fieldwork Educator. Both educators can provide guidance in resolving the problem.
Fieldwork Educators who have concerns about their students performing below minimal acceptance or have other student concerns should take the following steps:
If a student and Fieldwork Educator cannot reach a resolution, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is available to assist in facilitate the development of a learning agreement that provides a statement of the problem, learning resources learning activities, criteria, and a timeline for improvement.
A student who chooses to leave a fieldwork placement without discussing the problem with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Fieldwork Educator will receive a failing grade for the course.
Fieldwork issues due arise between students, fieldwork educators, coworkers, and more.
When addressing these issues, it is important to approach the situation with respect and professionalism.
Students experiencing a problem with fieldwork should discuss the issue immediately with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and the Fieldwork Educator. Both educators can provide guidance in resolving the problem.
Fieldwork Educators who have concerns about their students performing below minimal acceptance or have other student concerns should take the following steps:
- Alert the student of the concerns/issues present.
- Each student must be notified of performance problems and/or potential failure so that every attempt can be made to resolve them.
- In some cases, the fieldwork time frame may be extended to allow for the demonstration of improvement of the fieldwork objectives.
- Allow students to work with the Fieldwork Educator to resolve issues.
- Notify the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
If a student and Fieldwork Educator cannot reach a resolution, the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is available to assist in facilitate the development of a learning agreement that provides a statement of the problem, learning resources learning activities, criteria, and a timeline for improvement.
A student who chooses to leave a fieldwork placement without discussing the problem with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Fieldwork Educator will receive a failing grade for the course.