Are you hoping to find an education student to help your education-related organization? Our Concurrent Education and Consecutive Education programs have placements built into the program that allow them gain experience in education outside of the traditional classroom.
Our Year 1 and Year 2 ConEd students complete 60 hours of educational experience with children aged 3-15 in non-traditional settings as part of their program. Students are able to complete their placement hours at up to two locations and hours can be done in full days or partial days.
Host Responsibilities
- Welcome the student and introduce using appropriate title and pronouns. The student should be given a brief tour and be introduced to colleagues.
- Provide student with any information including handbooks, materials for daily activities, a staff list, and information about individual children with whom the student is expected to work.
- Review the Placement Report and the requirements on the placement overview.
- Discuss/develop plan for communication and share contact information.
- Begin to involve the student in activities as soon as possible. The Host may have individuals they would like to have the student observe.
- Allow for adequate observation time at the beginning of the placement.
- Begin to involve the student in activities as soon as possible. The Host may have individuals they would like to have the student observe.
- Allow for adequate observation time at the beginning of the placement.
- Set aside time each day to give feedback and discuss progress with the student.
- Review observations prepared by the student.
- Where applicable, counsel the student on their educational strategies.
- Ensure the Placement Report is completed and submitted online on the last day of the placement. Allow time for review with the student. When completing the Placement Report, please keep in mind that these students are in the first or second year of the Undergraduate Concurrent Education Program.
Student Responsibilities
Students must be professional at all times. They are guests of the host and must conduct themselves accordingly. Students may want to provide the host with a brief background of their interests and what they would like to learn during the placement, including courses that may be relevant, and activities or skills they would like to learn or continue to develop.
Placement Requirements
- Successfully demonstrate all Professional Dispositions as listed on the Placement Report
- Observe in the setting, learning spaces, and at other events hosted by the organization, where applicable
- Consult with Host to select three children to observe in-depth over the duration of the placement
- Record and share observations and reflections with host, keeping all identities anonymous
- Assist children in one-on-one and small group activities
- Assist with preparation of learning materials
- Assist with daily routines
- Assist with supervision responsibilities where applicable (e.g., yard, pick-up/drop-off duty)
- Assist with extra-curricular activities, as appropriate
Additional Information
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check - Students obtain a vulnerable sector police check and submit a copy to the Education Student Services Office before they are permitted to begin a placement. They must submit a copy to the host on or before the first day of placement.
- Health and Safety Workshops and Online Training - Students complete the Ministry of Labour’s “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” online training as one of the prerequisites for placement approval. Students must provide the host a copy of their certificate on or before the first day of placement. Students must check with the organization administrator for any additional required Health and Safety training that needs to be completed before beginning the placement.
Interested in hosting a ConEd placement?
The three-week Alternative Practicum offers our BEd students the opportunity to explore teaching and learning outside the traditional school system. Typically completed in March, this practicum must align with one of the goals of their concentration and provides a chance to broaden their educational experience in a setting that supports their professional interests.
Teacher candidates are responsible for arranging their own Alternative Practicum placements. These can take place anywhere in the world, offering a unique opportunity to gain international or community-based experience.
Interested in hosting a BEd Alternative Practicum Student?
MEd and PhD students can choose to complete an internship as part of their coursework for their degrees. Normally, the internships are four months long and can be paid or unpaid, and generally should be around 100 hours of student activity.