This practicum focuses on professional responsibilities, planning for learning, facilitating learning, assessment, and the classroom environment. Students will be directly involved in all aspects of teaching for 50% of the required time during their last three weeks of the practicum.

During my practicum, I taught a month-long unit on matter that featured an interactive storyline, incorporating assessments, lessons, labs, and games while adapting instruction based on student outcomes. I integrated Indigenous ways of knowing through talking circles and a talking stick to promote respectful communication. The unit included cross-curricular connections to math, science, and technology, culminating in an escape room final evaluation where students demonstrated their understanding. It concluded with a performance task where students shared their creative endings to the story, showcasing both knowledge and creativity. I also taught interconnected lessons in health and math.

This course examines the fundamental knowledge, understanding, values, attitudes, skills and processes required to implement an effective program of studies for teaching Physical Education in elementary schools. The course will address relevant instructional methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration and resource development. Students will investigate a range of assessment strategies.

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This course provides an introduction to the teaching and learning of Science in elementary schools. The course will focus on instruction, planning and facilitating learning experiences, integrating curriculum, creating and utilizing resources and developing assessment strategies to meet students’ needs.

The science-based course gave me a well-rounded knowledge pool of curriculum integration and how to manage planning from individual lessons to year-long plans. It also provided me with many new resources, experiments, and lesson types I can utilize in my future of teaching. 

In this course, students will learn how to integrate the fine and performing arts into the elementary classroom. Students will examine current theories and practices in arts education, and will develop creative skills associated with each of the fine and performing arts. Drawing upon this knowledge, and within the context of the STEAM semester, students will design and apply integrated learning experiences that enrich student learning.

In this course, I explored various forms of art and how they can be incorporated into a classroom. I learned how music, poetry, crafting, painting, and more can look different within various grades and learning levels. The course also informed me on topics of cultural appropriation, cancel culture, and plagiarism. This was incredibly beneficial to my future career as I am better informed and prepared to foster respect in my classroom.

This course explores knowledge and skills required to implement programs of studies in teaching Mathematics in Elementary schools. The course will address a range of approaches to develop instruction, plan units of study, integrate curriculum, develop resources and assessment strategies to meet students’ needs.

Before this course, I was uncomfortable and nervous about the idea of teaching math. This course familiarized me with the LearnAlberta Elementary Mathematics Curriculum and differing strategies to teach all aspects of it. I also explored different manipulatives, assessments, and differentiation strategies in a math class setting. 

This course provides an overview of technological influences in education. It is designed to assist prospective teachers in critically examining current and evolving applications of technology relevant to the teaching and learning process.

In this course, I learned many apps and websites to better assist me in lesson planning, assessment, and classroom engagement. It also informed me in when and where technology is appropriate and which forms are acceptable for differing situations. 

This course explores the knowledge and skills required to implement programs of studies in teaching English Language Arts in elementary schools. The course will address relevant instructional methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration and resource development. Students will investigate a range of assessment strategies.

In this course, I have learned many crucial strategies and skills to support literacy tutoring. I left this course feeling comfortable and prepared to guide students through their learning of reading and writing.  This new understanding and knowledge of how to teach ELA has provided a notion of provision for my future career. 

This course examines human behaviour, focusing on physical, emotional, cognitive, moral and social development. Emphasis is placed on understanding classroom implications of motivation, memory, learning styles, student diversity, principles of reinforcement, and aspects of learning.

This course has taught me how different learning styles require a variety of differentiation techniques. Overall, I have gathered that every student is unique and requires specific strategies to support them. To create a personalized learning experience, one must consistently adapt their practice and understanding of students to best aid all learners. 

This course is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of concepts and issues related to the differentiated assessment of learning. Participants will be required to develop competence in the construction of various instruments and processes used to measure and evaluate individual learner performance. The field experience will include teaching and assessing learning experiences.

Throughout this course, I have learned the diagnostic, formative, and summative forms of assessments. Within these forms, I have explored tools, differentiation techniques, and how to use them. In my field placement, my mentor teacher has guided me in assembling rubrics, checklists, and other tools to asses my students as well as decipher when I should use each one. 

This course focuses upon language development and the importance of literacy. Students will examine certain principles of learning in order to gain understanding as to how language development occurs as well as to determine best practice in teaching language and literacy. Students are required to participate in relevant field experience. The field experience will be literacy focused, including small group instruction and assessment.

This course has helped me understand the complex study of literacy and how challenging it can be to teach. I have learned how the brain comprehends literacy and how that can help me teach literacy in the future. From tutoring to completing a read-aloud lesson plan, I have developed skills to confidently teach my future students how to read. 

This course provides a foundation for curriculum and pedagogy in the areas of planning, facilitating and assessing learning. Further, it examines issues of power and justice and the ways that the economy, matters of race, culture, class, and gender ideologies, political discourses and other social institutions interact to construct the social systems that make up educational institutions. The field experience will focus on small groups and teacher candidates are expected to teach a lesson. In-school seminars may comprise part of the lecture hours.

This course introduced me to my teaching philosophy, lesson planning, and exposed me to multiple different schools to compare how they contrast. I became familiar with concepts such as assessment and differentiation. This was all incredibly helpful in shaping me as a new teacher at the start of my education journey.

This course examines teaching and learning processes with reference to psychological, sociological and philosophical influences in contemporary society, addressing the concept of personal worldview and its impact on classroom environments. The course introduces students to professional responsibilities and prompts students to develop ethical and professional attitudes, behaviour, language and conduct. The field experience will have an individual learner focus. In-school seminars may comprise part of the lecture hours.

This course introduced me to curriculum, classroom management, teacher presence, how to be an adaptive expert, and the five teaching competencies listed on this website. This class helped me to realize I am in the right place and that my passion lies with education. 

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the physical changes that occur during the growth period from childhood to adolescence. Particular attention will focus on the impact of physical maturation and development as related to physical activity, exercise and skill acquisition. The influence of growth and development on the design and instruction of physical activity programs will be explored.

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This course provides exposure to motor learning, growth and development, philosophy, psychology, audio visual, public relations, administration and training methods as it pertains to coaching. Students will be introduced to the material included in the National Coaching Certification Program Part A and Part B of the Multi-Sport Competition Introduction Stream.

I have learned how to exercise my leadership as a physically literate educator. This course aided my exploration of lesson planning and organization in athlete-centred youth development. I have learned the ins and outs of how to extensively analyze and customize optimal training and leadership. 

This course connects fundamental movement skills of physical literacy with physical activity, health, and health promotion. This course also provides connections to theoretical and curricular models (for example, the Alberta Education K-12 curricular objectives, Canadian Sport for Life) for implementation inside and complementary to the school system. Various theoretical and practical elements of dance and gymnastics will be introduced as part of this holistic movement education experience.

This course has helped me improve and solidify my knowledge of physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, and the four holistic domains of physical literacy. This course has increased my confidence in planning and altering lessons based on age group, student ability, and curriculum outcomes. I have learned to adapt activities to best suit a large variety of students and their custom needs. 

This course draws on philosophical foundations to encourage the logical, progressive instruction of game strategy and tactics. The material in this class gives a general overview of how game skills can support active lifestyles and the growth of basic movement abilities with an emphasis on activity engagement throughout an individuals life. 

In this course, I learned how to create a complex lesson plan for games, the domains of health, and the different game categories. I also learned what physical literacy is and its importance. I taught my peers alone and in a group as well as learned others' lessons.  The course introduced me to the concept of  "Teaching Games for Understanding." This knowledge will assist my future career as an educator.

This course provides an introduction and overview to aspects of holistic health and wellness and highlights strategies for promoting well-being. Utilizing a mix of theory and application, students will gain an understanding of individual well-being and the interconnectivity between individual well-being and the well-being of families and communities. Students will also explore community actions that impact health and well-being.

This course provided a well-rounded overview of health. It covered physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual health. The knowledge from this course has allowed me to be more aware of students' overall health and recognize the factors that contribute to it.

This course offers a critical study of literature for young children (ages two-eight). By providing a survey of the various genres of children’s literature, this course introduces students to the range of work available for preschool and primary school children. Students will also be given opportunities to develop their skills for oral presentation and written composition.

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This course surveys the history of medieval Europe from c. 500 to c.1500. It focuses on the development of the political, religious and social structures that shaped Europe. Topics explored may include the ordering of society, belief systems, warfare and violence, art and architecture, literature, education and intellectual developments, and religious and political institutions.

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This course provides a critical overview of the visual arts from the Old Stone Age to the Renaissance. Students are offered a systematic study of aesthetics and the development of art styles which will enable them to develop a basic appreciation and understanding of art and its origins.

This course has helped me become more well-rounded.  The course touched on many different cultures, religions, and different peoples demographically. It widened my perspective on history and taught me about how art and architecture have evolved. 

This course introduces students to the diversity and complexity of Canadian society. Popular culture, art, music, politics, the economy, regionalism, and ethnic relations are some of the topics that may be examined. This course also addresses issues such as identity, difference, nationhood and patriotism.

In this course, I learned an extensive amount of information about the history of Canada. From the formation of the country to its current formation, I learned about how Canada came to be. There were also a lot of topics on Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing. This will be useful in teaching social studies and other subjects to future students in my teaching career. 

Students will investigate one particular scientific or technological innovation from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Students will explore this innovation to understand the mathematics and science that underlie it, or have been influenced by it, and will discuss the role of numeracy and technology in shaping our future. Topics will vary by section. 

My professor choose to inform the class about how herbal plants are used medically around the world. This class used background knowledge, statistics, research, and logic to enlighten me about how plants can benefit overall human health. 

This course develops students’ skills in the types of writing, reading, and thinking required in university today. Students will review basics, analyze contemporary examples, develop research and referencing skills, and design their writing for specific audiences. Writing for Academic Success provides an opportunity to develop new talents and gain confidence in expressing ideas.

This class introduced me to university essay writing, the university grading system, and image analysis. The image analysis portion specified media and discussed how images can be manipulated and for what intentions. This helped me to understand what is required for my future courses in writing and how to recognize the media's intentions throughout life. 

This is primarily a descriptive course aimed at non-science students Conceptual understanding will be stressed over strict mathematical derivation. The topics covered in this course emphasize astronomy in our own solar neighbourhood. Topics include the Sun, the terrestrial and Jovian planets and their moons, comets, and asteroids, as well as the formation of the solar system.

This course opened my eyes to the world around me. It informed me of all the information about our galaxy with many details. It spoke about the past, present, and future of space and time. 

Building a healthy school community using the comprehensive school health approach can positively impact both students and staff. In this course, pre-service teachers will gain an understanding of how they can address their personal wellness as new teachers, and learn how to build a healthy school community that addresses the wellness needs of a diverse student body.

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