Queen's University

Education Calendar

2008-2009 Academic Year

Practicum (PRAC)
PRAC 111/0.25 Experiences in Schools I (Concurrent Year 1) (PJIS)
The equivalent of two full weeks in schools, with half the time spent in a primary-junior setting, and half in an intermediate (grade seven and eight) setting. The format is to be very flexible, but pre-planned. For example, candidates may chose to do a series of half-days, or two full-time weeks, or a combination of half-days, full-days and/or full weeks. Full-time weeks may be done during the fall or winter reading weeks, or (if necessary) at the end of the term in May, or a reasonable combination of these options.
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PRAC 210/0.25 Experiences in Schools II (Concurrent Year 2)   (PJ)
The equivalent of three full weeks in an elementary setting. The format is very flexible. For example, candidates may choose to do a series of half days, or three full-time weeks, or a combination. Full-time weeks may be done during the fall or winter reading weeks, or at the end of the term in May, or a reasonable combination of any of these options. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 111
EXCLUSION: PRAC 116
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PRAC 211/0.5 Experiences in Schools II (Concurrent Year 2)  (IS)
The equivalent of three full weeks in an Intermediate, non-academic stream setting. The format is very flexible. For example, candidates may choose to do a series of half days, or three full-time weeks, or a combination. Full-time weeks may be done during the fall or winter reading weeks, or at the end of the term in May, or a reasonable combination of any of these options. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 111
EXCLUSION: PRAC 131
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PRAC 310/0.25 Experiences in Schools III (Concurrent Year 3)  (PJ)
The equivalent of three full weeks in a Primary-Junior setting (JK to grade six). Normally, a placement with special needs pupils is recommended. The format is to be very flexible but pre-planned. For example, candidates may chose to do a series of half-days, or three full-time weeks, or a combination of half-days, full-days and/or full weeks. Full-time weeks may be done during the fall or winter reading weeks, or (if necessary) at the end of the term in May, or a reasonable combination of these options. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 210
EXCLUSION: PRAC 121
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PRAC 311/0.25 Experiences in Schools III (Concurrent Year 3)   (IS)
The equivalent of three full weeks in an Intermediate-Senior setting (grades nine to twelve). Normally, a placement with special needs pupils is recommended. The format is to be very flexible but pre-planned. For example, candidates may chose to do a series of half-days, or three full-time weeks, or a combination of half-days, full-days and/or full weeks. Full-time weeks may be done during the fall or winter reading weeks, or (if necessary) at the end of the term in May, or a reasonable combination of these options. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 211
EXCLUSION: PRAC 136
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PRAC 190/1.0 Concurrent Final Year and Consecutive Practicum (PJIS)

The practicum consists of twelve weeks of in-school practice as well as a three-week alternative practicum.  After an intensive orientation period at the Faculty of Education in September, Consecutive and final year Concurrent teacher candidates complete an extended teaching placement in selected Associate Schools.  The practicum is split into three teaching blocks normally completed in the same Associate School.  The schools are selected from a number of geographic areas including Kingston, Peterborough, Toronto, Ottawa, Oshawa and Waterloo.  (Candidates should be aware that they may be assigned to associate schools outside their preferred area.)  During the practicum, candidates work closely with associate teachers, school personnel and faculty liaisons.  There is a three-week on-campus session between the first two teaching blocks in the fall term.  The final teaching block is in the winter term during February/March.  The alternative practicum starts immediately after the March Break and should parallel the candidate’s Program Focus (FOCI) course, or an Educational Studies (EDST) course if a Program Focus course is not being taken.

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PRAC 194/1.0 Technological Education Internship Practicum (Tech)
After an intensive on-campus period at the Faculty of Education from mid-June until the end of July, and the successful completion of Part 1 of the Technological Education Internship program, teacher candidates complete an extended teaching placement in their sponsoring/hiring school. Candidates must complete a total of one year's full-time successful teaching as certified by one or more supervisory officers on a form provided by the Faculty. During the extended practicum, candidates work closely with associate teachers, school principals and faculty members, and must complete two full days of observation of other teachers' methods and organizational techniques. During this practicum candidates are in paid positions and are granted a Certificate of Qualification (Limited) by the Ontario College of Teachers.
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PRAC 195/1.0 Aboriginal Teacher Education Community-Based Practicum (PJIS)
A twelve-week (minimum) practicum for candidates in the Aboriginal Teacher Education part-time, community-based program track. Candidates are placed in First Nations Federal or Provincial schools which follow Ontario curriculum guidelines.
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