1. The Anticipation Stage
(The “What if…” Stage) * page 84

2. Tasks At Hand Examine and critique assumptions
Prepare for key relationships
Acknowledge and explore concerns * competence * imposter syndrome * practicum duties (grunt work)
Set clear goals and objectives

3. (Setting Practicum Goals and Objectives)
The Learning Contract
(Setting Practicum Goals and Objectives)

4. Purpose Ensuring learning needs are met
Clarify role and responsibilities
Work is meaningful to you and site

5. Contributing members You Your site supervisor
Your faculty practicum supervisor

6. Essence of the Contract
Goals and objectives
Outcomes (assessment for progress)
Realistic but challenging
Flexible
Meaningful

7. Timing
When is the contract put into effect (goals must be turned in within two weeks of starting date of practicum)

8. Level of Learning Orientation (learning by observing)
Apprenticeship (learning by doing)
Mastery (doing on own)

9. Developing the Contract
Objective focused contract for Metro
Determining goals * knowledge * skills * personal development * civic development * self-assessment
Stating objectives * performing (doing) * conditions (5WH) * criteria (measurability)
SPIRO (Specificity/Performance/Involvement/Realism/Observable); STORM (Specific/Timelines/Objectives/Realistic/Measurable)