Concurrent Alternative Practicum 2017-2018

Why An Alternative Placement? Opportunity to integrate teaching skills and content knowledge in a non-traditional teaching environment Opportunity to understand new avenues for applying your developing skills as teachers Allows you to explore an area of interest not available through a regular placement

Finding a Placement: Criteria Consist of 120 hours (January 2-February 2, 2018) Include teaching/learning component Completed in Ontario Unpaid Have not worked or volunteered in the past Site supervisor not immediate family member Not to be completed in publicly funded school board Can complete in outdoor education, treatment facilities, Section 23 operated by publicly funded school board

Where Can I Complete My Placement? Detention Centers Hospitals Museums, Art Galleries Community Tutoring Services Library Literacy Programs Montessori Centres Outdoor Education Centres CAS ESL See extended list on website

Finding a Placement Students are responsible for finding their own alternative practicum. Take a look at the Placement Opportunity List on the website (will be updated by end of January) Make a list of possible organizations of interest Research organizations in the geographical area of interest Be as direct as possible when finding a placement. Phone calls and in-person meetings work better than email communication only.

Next Steps: Start thinking about what you wish to achieve/experience during your alternative placement Complete Alternative Practicum Interest form and bring to Friday, March 17, 2017 class Get calling! Don’t wait! Get a placement! Submit Placement Information form by Friday, October 20, 2017

ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT INTEREST FORM Teacher Candidate Name:___________________________________________________ Teacher Candidate ID#:______________________________________________________ Division:________________________________________________________ Explain how you anticipate applying the pedagogical skills and professional abilities you have gained in the BEd program to your alternative placement. List at least two professional goals for your alternative placement. In what geographical area of the province would you like to complete your alternative placement? What community-based settings are of most interest to you? List a minimum of three organizations that you might contact. Please return on Friday, March 17, 2017. Please make a copy for your files as we will be collecting this form.

ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT INFORMATION FORM January 8- February 2, 2018 Please complete this form and return to the Practicum Office for approval by Friday, October 20, 2017. Email: sandrami@nipissingu.ca Fax: (705) 495-1303 Teacher Candidate Information Name: ID #: Nipissing email address: @community.nipissingu.ca Phone number while on placement: ( ) Emergency contact while on placement: NAME: PHONE:( ) Organization Information Name of Organization: Name of Supervisor: Organization address: City: Organization phone number: ( ) Supervisor email address: Provide a brief description of the organization: Provide a list of your anticipated responsibilities, tasks, and duties: Teacher Candidate Signature:____________________________________ Date Submitted:________________ Site Supervisor Signature:_______________________________________

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CLASS CANCELLED FEBRUARY 24!! Next Observation and Practice Teaching Classes: January 20, Rm A122, 12:30pm Google Classrooms February 3, Rm A122, 12:30pm Coding! March 17, Rm F213, 12:30pm Placement, Yr 5 forms, Alternative CLASS CANCELLED FEBRUARY 24!!