What is a pre-placement interview?
The AASW requires a consultative process in arranging placements where university staff must involve the agency, the field teacher and the student and must ensure that the learning opportunities offered by the agency will make it possible for the student to achieve the identified learning goals. from Policy and Procedures for Establishing Eligibility for Membership of AASW [July 2000] Part of this consultative process involves the student visiting the prospective placement agency and supervisor/s to discuss the proposed placement. This is a 2-way assessment process between the student and the actual placement supervisor/s. School staff will then follow up with both the Field Educator and the student and ensure both parties are satisfied, and only then confirm the placement. Content of pre-placement interviews may include student’s learning goals for placement, student’s learning style, expectations of placement & supervisor & supervision, student’s previous placement experiences, paid/
