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The Peel District School Board prides itself on its commitment to providing rewarding practicum experiences to student teachers from various Faculties of Education across Ontario and abroad. While providing a solid base of learning, certain requirements are expected from both the associate and student-teacher. The following is a brief overview of what we think would enhance these wonderful partnerships, while creating a welcoming environment for successful practicum experiences.
The Peel District School Board prides itself on its commitment to providing rewarding practicum experiences to student teachers from various Faculties of Education across Ontario and abroad. While providing a solid base of learning, certain requirements are expected from both the associate and student-teacher. The following is a brief overview of what we think would enhance these wonderful partnerships, while creating a welcoming environment for successful practicum experiences.
Associate Teacher
Associate Teacher
Review with the teacher candidate the importance of professionalism at all times and adhere to the OCT college of professional standards. See link below:
https://www.oct.ca/public/professional-standards
Provide a welcome package to the teacher candidate including, timetable, supervision schedule, class list, long range plans/goals/units
Provide the teacher candidate a tour of the school, introduce them to staff including the office staff, ESL, ISSP, Custodian
Share with the teacher candidate an overview of the community
Review the instructional time required by the teacher candidate's faculty and come to a consensus on subjects/content to be taught by the teacher candidate
Ensure regular meetings are scheduled to share timely and constructive feedback to support the candidate's progress
Communicate with faculty advisor to arrange observations
Complete all required assessments
Complete the end of practicum survey
OCT Standards of Practice
OCT Standards of Practice
OCT Ethical Standards
OCT Ethical Standards
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