Queen's University

Education Calendar

2012-2013 Academic Year

Practicum (PRAC)
PRAC 110AB/1.5 Experiences in Schools I (Concurrent Year 1) (PJIS)
The equivalent of two full weeks (minimum 60 hours), ideally half the time be spent in a primary or 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 choose 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.  The placement must be completed in the same academic year.

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PRAC 210AB/1.5 Experiences in Schools II (Concurrent Year 2)   (PJ)
The equivalent of three full weeks in an elementary setting (minimum 90 hours) including contact with a special needs student. The format is to be very flexible but pre-planned. 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.  The placement must be done in the same academic year. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 110AB
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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 7 – 12 setting (minimum 90 hours), preferably with at least one class in a non-academic stream course. The format is to be very flexible but pre-planned. 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.  The placement must be done in the same academic year. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 110AB
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PRAC 310AB/1.5 Experiences in Schools III (Concurrent Year 3)  (PJ)
The equivalent of three full weeks in an elementary setting (minimum 90 hours), including contact with a special needs student.  The format is to be very flexible but pre-planned. For example, candidates may choose 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.  The placement must be done in the same academic year. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 210AB
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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 7-12 setting (minimum 90 hours), including a special needs component.  The format is to be very flexible but pre-planned. For example, candidates may choose 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.  The placement must be done in the same academic year. PREREQUISITE: PRAC 211AB
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PRAC 190AB/6.0 Concurrent Final Year and Consecutive Practicum (PJ)
The practicum consists of ten 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 regular practicum is made up of two teaching blocks, six weeks in the fall term and four weeks in the winter term.   The fall term teaching block is split into two 3-week parts.  Candidates complete five weeks of classes after part one, then return to the same Associate Teacher for part two.  Candidates will normally return to the same Associate School, to work in a different division for the second practicum block in the winter term.  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.  The Alternative Practicum starts immediately after the second practicum block and incorporates the March Break.  The Alternative Practicum should relate to 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 relate to their Educational Studies course (EDST), Foundations course (FOUN), or to be arranged in another setting approved by the FOCI P00 advisor.  Only candidates enrolled in the Outdoor and Experiential Education program will get experience in two teaching divisions in the fall term.  The OEE candidates will complete the second practicum block in an Ontario Outdoor or Experiential Education setting.
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PRAC 191AB/6.0 Concurrent Final Year and Consecutive Practicum (IS/Tech)
The practicum consists of ten weeks of regular 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 regular practicum is made up of two teaching blocks, six weeks in the fall term and four weeks in the winter term.  The fall term teaching block is split into two 3-week parts.  Candidates complete five weeks of classes after part one, then return to the same Associate Teacher/Department for part two.  Candidates will normally return to the same Associate School to work in their other subject area for the second practicum block in the winter term.  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.  The Alternative Practicum starts immediately after the second practicum block and incorporates the March Break.  The Alternative Practicum should relate to the candidate’s Program Focus (FOCI) course.  Only candidates enrolled in the Outdoor and Experiential Education program will get experience in both teaching subjects in the fall term.  The OEE candidates will complete the second practicum block in an Ontario Outdoor or Experiential Education setting.
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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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