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Foundation Learning Contract

Assignment Overview
The Foundation Learning Contract is a written agreement that includes the expectations of the teaching and learning, learning objectives, assigned tasks, operating procedures, due dates of task completion, and related comments on tasks completed between the site supervisor and you, the learner. The contract focuses on the learning and application of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 9 Core Competencies through the use of General Practices.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAS and general practices:

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
C1.GP.A: Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context.
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2. Develop activities that show application of knowledge, values, and skills of a competency in each required CSWE general practice.
4. Develop activities in the learning contract using the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
C1.GP.B: Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations.
Related Assignment Criteria:
2. Develop activities that show application of knowledge, values, and skills of a competency in each required CSWE general practice.
4. Develop activities in the learning contract using the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
C1.GP.C: Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication.
Related Assignment Criteria:
1. Develop a foundation learning contract with the site supervisor.
2. Develop activities that show application of knowledge, values, and skills of a competency in each required CSWE general practice.
4. Develop activities in the learning contract using the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
C1.GP.E: Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.
Related Assignment Criteria:
1. Develop a foundation learning contract with the site supervisor.
2. Develop activities that show application of knowledge, values, and skills of a competency in each required CSWE general practice.
4. Develop activities in the learning contract using the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice.
C2.GP.B: Present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences
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3. Develop activities that challenge and expand knowledge.
C2.GP.C: Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies.
Related Assignment Criteria:
3. Develop activities that challenge and expand knowledge.

Assignment Description
You are responsible for presenting the learning contract to your site supervisor. You and your site supervisor will work collaboratively to complete the learning contract by negotiating tasks, procedures, learning opportunities, and due dates to achieve fulfillment of the practicum assignments, and evaluating your practice education performance.