How can Field Experiences Support Regional Pre-service Teachers?

• A placement is considered regional if the school is located more than 40km from Edmonton. 

• The deadline for registering in a regional placement is May 10th (Fall Term) and Nov. 1st (Winter Term).

• Students choosing a regional placement, must accept that, due to distance from Edmonton, neither field experience associates nor university facilitators will be able to visit them at their school sites. 

• Pre-service teachers in regional placements receive supports from a field experience associate and/or a university facilitator by telephone, email, and/or video call platforms.

The Supporting Mentor Teachers Project (SMTP) 

SMTP is an exciting opportunity for U of A mentor teachers to embark on a professional learning journey that involves several choices for enhancing knowledge and skills in the mentorship of pre-service teachers and ultimately instructional leadership. `

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• This practicum provides an opportunity for pre-service teachers to be exposed to specialized educational contexts and settings.

• Placements are typically made with moderate to severe special learning needs in site-specific or inclusive settings, early learning (pre-K) programs, or outreach programs.