Observation Guides

Practicum students are expected to spend time observing in the practicum setting before they begin to assume responsibilities in the practicum.  Guided observation is intended to be the primary activity of the practicum student during the first two weeks of the placement.  It is the shared responsibility of the cooperating professional, university supervisor, and student to plan opportunities for observation and processing of observation notes. Below are guides that will assist in conducting observations in practicum placements. These guides may be adapted to interview format in cases where components are difficult to observe.