This practicum experience is an opportunity for preservice teachers to further develop teaching competencies. With the support of the mentor teacher and practicum advisor, preservice teachers will gain experience in planning and teaching lessons and units, differentiating instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students, organize and maintain a positive classroom environment, and continue to refine the skills in planning and conducting assessment of student learning. 

See the EDUC 4500 Practicum Overview for further information.

Review EDUC 4500 Guidelines and Expectations for further information.

Please review the EDUC 4500 Professional Growth Plan.

Please review the following documents:

EDUC 4500 Final Evaluation 

Suggested Language to Support Preservice Teacher Development

Completing Final Evaluation (Guidelines for 4500)

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.

• 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