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Abstract
Researchers have suggested that practicum planning might be improved by considering student ratings of the practicum. However, deriving decision aids from empirical studies on the field experience is problematic because validity and reliability of student ratings has not been demonstrated. The study reported in this article compared student ratings of field instructor behavior with field instructor self reports. Shulman's (1982) supervision questionnaire was mailed to a random sample of 40 social work graduate students and field instructors. Student ratings of field instructors were more strongly associated with students' global satisfaction than with instructor self-reports. Better indicators of practicum quality are needed.
