This is an opportunity for preservice teachers to merge theory with practice in a school setting. With the support of the mentor and practicum advisor, preservice teachers will gain experience in planning instruction, teaching lessons, accommodating and supporting inclusive learning environments to support the needs of all students and begin to develop skills in assessing student learning. 

See the EDUC 3500 Practicum Overview for further information.

Review EDUC 3500 Guidelines and Expectations for further information.

Please review the EDUC 3500 Professional Growth Plan.

Please review the following documents:

EDUC 3500 Final Evaluation 

Suggested Language to Support Preservice Teacher Development

Completing Final Evaluation (Guidelines for 3500)

If a Notice of Concern (NOC) is completed if the pre-service teacher is at risk of failing or receiving a poor evaluation, not meeting expectations. For further information about this process, please click here.

Select from the links below to access the following:

• Practicum Advisor Visitation Record

• Mileage Claim 

  • RDP PA mileage form is used throughout the semester, at the end of the practicum term transfer the mileage to the employee travel and business expense claim (RDP). Both forms will be sent to the Practicum Facilitator and Operations Manage for the School of Arts and Education. The operations manager will approve the claim and send it to RDP Accounts Payable for processing. 

  • RDP forms will be shared with the Practicum Advisors via email.

• Due to the fluid nature of Field Experience placements for Educational Assistant and BEd students across the province, RDP Instructors and Practicum Advisors may engage in virtual observation and support conversations with mentors and RDP students. The virtual observations and conversations will be in place of conducting in-person visits to the school in areas outside of Red Deer. 

• For further information, please click here.

• OBSERVATION AND FEEDBACK TEMPLATES (Google Drive Folder)

• Alberta Teaching Quality Standard

• Alberta Teachers' Association 'Taking Flight' Field Experience Support

• Suggested Language to Support Preservice Teacher Development 

• ATA Online tool to support learning of the competencies

• Key Education Resources (Professional Resources) 

• Hozebin, C. C. (2018). Structured Post-Observation Conversations and Their Influence on Teachers’ Self-Reflection and Practice. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 85(1), 45–58.

• B.Ed Student FAQ