Verbal & Nonverbal (
FWPE item #18 Clearly & effectively communicates verbally & nonverbally
with clients, families, significant others, colleagues, service providers, & the public
)
___uses language appropriate to the level of understanding of person with whom communicating
___utilizes examples to illustrate meaning/intent
___
uses active listening strategies (restates/paraphrases) to ensure that both parties have
shared understanding of information/plan
___uses multiple modes of communication (verbal, written, nonverbal)
___makes eye contact when appropriate
___attends t
o physical boundaries/body space
___demonstrates professional presentation/demeanor in facial expression, posture, grooming
affect, & attire
___utilizes setting’s services for translators or translation of written materials when
indicated/available
___Other:_________________________________________________________________
Written
(FWPE item #19 Produces clear & accurate documentation according to site
requirements. All written communication is legible, using proper spelling, punctuation, & grammar)
___completes computerized &/or hand-written documentation per setting protocols/formats
___uses approved institutional terminology/abbreviations
___completes all do
cumentation within expected time periods
___writes in a manner conducive to being read by recipients of services & other disciplines, free of
jargon while retaining language consistent with OTPF-Revised
___uses technology when available to check work (grammar, spelling)
___uses strategies such as proof reading, reading aloud, checking against template, asking
colleague/peer to proof if feasible
___Other:_________________________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS
Self-Responsibility (
FWPE item #20 Takes responsibility for attaining professional competence
by seeking out learning opportunities & interactions with supervisor(s) & others)
___shares information about learning style with supervisor
___asks for help incorporating learning style in ways consistent with setting if needed
___comes to supervisio
n with list of questions/concerns & possible options for how to address
___takes in
itiative to meet with other members of team to understand their role/perspective
___reviews testing materials/manuals on own prior to observing or administering
___
seeks out, reviews & shares reading materials/articles on frames of reference/EBP, client
conditions, public law/policy
___judges when choosing to attend in-services or other continuing education opportunities based
on workload management & caseload focus
___asks for specific feedback
___consistently checks ins to clarify expectations
___
utilizes structured methods in setting to support learning (e.g., student manual, readings, in-
services, self-assessment, tracking own caseload/workload
___assertive regarding need to meet for supervision
___openly discusses concerns & identifies possible avenues for changes or improvements
__
_able to discuss &/or negotiate needs for adjustments to supervisory relationship,
expectations, caseload, environment to improve quality of experience
___Other:_________________________________________________________________
Feedback (
FWPE item #21 Responds constructively to feedback):
___engages in mutual feedback exchange (e.g., listens, clarifies, acknowledges the feedback &/or
redirection, provides examples, asks "How can I improve?";
discusses ways make active
changes, identifies what would be helpful, discusses options)
___demonstrates commitment to learning by identifying specific goals/actions to improve
behavior/performance based on feedback in
collaboration with supervisor
___processes feedback & seeks support from supervisor within context of supervisory