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Practicum (PRAC)
PRAC 111AB /1.5 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 (JK-6), and half in an intermediate (7 and/or 8) 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 210AB/1.5 Experiences in Schools II (Concurrent Year 2)   (PJ)
The equivalent of three full weeks in a Primary (JK-3) or Junior (4-6) 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 211AB/1.5 Experiences in Schools II (Concurrent Year 2)  (IS)
The equivalent of three full weeks in a grade 9 and/or 10, 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 310AB/1.5 Experiences in Schools III (Concurrent Year 3)  (PJ)
The equivalent of three full weeks in a Primary (JK-3) or Junior (4-6) setting. 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 311AB/1.5 Experiences in Schools III (Concurrent Year 3)   (IS)
The equivalent of three full weeks in a Grade 9-12 setting. 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 190AB/6.0 Concurrent Final Year and Consecutive Practicum (PJ)
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 their teaching placement in selected Associate Schools.  The practicum is split into three four-week teaching blocks normally completed in the same Associate School.  The schools are selected from a number of District School Boards encompassing geographic areas that include Kingston, Peterborough, Toronto, Ottawa, Oshawa and Waterloo.  Teacher candidates should be aware that they may be assigned to an Associate School outside their preferred area.  (Candidates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs).  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.  Primary-Junior candidates who do not have a FOCI course must register in FOCI P00.  The Alternative Practicum for candidates in FOCI P00 might parallel their Educational Studies course (EDST), Foundations course (FOUN), or to be arranged in another setting approved by the FOCI P00 advisor.
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PRAC 191AB/6.0 Concurrent Final Year and Consecutive Practicum (IS/Tech)
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 their teaching placement in selected Associate Schools.  The practicum is split into three four-week teaching blocks normally completed in the same Associate School.  The schools are selected from a number of District School Boards encompassing geographic areas that include Kingston, Peterborough, Toronto, Ottawa, Oshawa and Waterloo.  Teacher candidates should be aware that they may be assigned to an Associate School outside their preferred area.  (Candidates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs).  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.
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PRAC 194AB/6.0 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 195AB/6.0 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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