Professional Behavior Rubric

14-2016
Ratings taken from FWPE

Behaviors

1 Unsatisfactory: Performance is
below standards and requires
development for entry-level
practice. This rating is given when
there is a concern about
performance.

Student Name/Date:
2 Needs Improvement:
performance is progressing but still
needs improvement for entry-level
practice.

3 Meets Standards:
Performance is consistent with
entry-level practice.

Empathy:
Ability to understand the
perspective of others and
their needs. Does not judge
others.
Ability to put others needs
before self. Demonstrates
active listening skills.

I do my best to
understand the
perspectives of others.
I am working on being
able to identify their
needs. Most of the
time I put others
needs before my own
and I consider myself
non-judgmental.

Self-Regulation:
Awareness of how behavior
affects others.
Demonstrates
organizational skills.
Displays appropriate
Culture
Awareness/Sensitivity:
Objectively examines the
values, beliefs, traditions
and perceptions within own
and other cultures.
Is open and flexible to other
cultures.

I have become more

aware of my behavior
and the affect it has
on others.

Standards of Practice:
Demonstrates knowledge of
profession.
Demonstrates ethical
behavior.

Communication
Teamwork:
Works well with others.
Demonstrates adaptability
and flexibility.

Non-Verbal:
Uses appropriate eye
contact.
Maintains appropriate
personal space. Uses
appropriate facial
expressions. Uses
appropriate gestures/touch.
Uses appropriate body
language/posture.
Verbal Communication:
Displays courteous and
respectful communication.
Speaks concisely, clearly,
and uses appropriate tone.

Written Communication:
Follows appropriate
protocol.
Writing is concise and
legible.
Uses proper
spelling/grammar.
Visual
Appearance:
Hair must be neat and
clean; facial hair must be
neat, clean and welltrimmed.
Personal hygiene includes
no offensive body odor, &

Christine Crowe

3-

Grading Criteria
4 Exceeds Standards:
Performance is highly skilled
and self-initiated. This rating
is rarely given and would
represent the top 5% of all

I am very accepting of
other cultures. I may
not always agree with
their ideas but I agree
to disagree. I am also
very willing to learn
about other cultures
and how they differ
I demonstrate the
knowledge I have
been given to the best
of my ability. I feel I
am ethical and
demonstrate that
proficiently while in
I try to work well with
others and have had
great success while on
fieldwork. I adapt well
to the change of
clients during
fieldwork.

I am aware that I
sometimes speak
before I think.
However, I feel I have
greatly improved my
ability to filter what I
say before I say it.
I do my best.

I give people their

space and only make
physical contact
when necessary. I
make eye contact. I
am not always aware
of my facial
expressions and have
made great efforts in

I dress appropriately
when necessary. I
have never had any
complaints on my
wardrobe while on
fieldwork.

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