Expectations of Practicum:

• 80 days total 

• P/J experience in each Kindergarten, Primary and Junior Grades

• I/S experience in Intermediate, Junior and Senior Secondary Grades

• pass each practicum to be successful in corresponding Foundations Class  and to continue in program

• progression of teaching from individual lesson plans submitted to Associate Teacher the day prior to teaching

• progression of teaching time from 35% to 100% by end of third placement

• attendance for all days is tracked and complete before the end of the term

Expectations of the Foundations Instructor

ensures that the TC has connected with their AT at the beginning of the placement

ensures that the AT is comfortable with expectations of them and knows that the Advisor / Foundations Instructor is there to support and is the first point of contact 

monitors the practicum from Observation and Orientation Days to Teaching Block inclusively

ensures that TCs are communicating all rescheduled days

does regular check ins with both the AT and TC during the practicum

supports the TCs and monitors their FE Binder; regularly checks lesson plans in the FE Binder

supports the AT and monitors any concerns 

ensures the Interim Report is completed and submitted (to the FE Binder from the TC)

ensures the Final Report is submitted BEFORE the practicum is complete

reviews the Final Report and reports any concerns to the Practicum Office

identifies the Final Report as ready for final approval by Practicum Office