concurrent education q&a academic advising session
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Concurrent Education
Q&A
Academic Advising Session
Academic Agenda
Communication
Common Questions− Teachables− Progression− Important Contacts
Open Question Period− What do you want to know?
Communication
Nipissing Student E-mail− “myNipissing”− Nipissing News (weekly)
Laurier Student E-mail
Nipissing Brantford Websitehttp://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/brantford/Pages/default.aspx
Concurrent Education Websitewlu.ca/brantford/concurrent
Check
Regularly!
Program Questions
Can I switch divisions?
How do I know which courses I need to take each year?− wlu.ca/brantford/concurrent
Click Program Requirements
Teachables
What is a ‘teachable’? How many credits do I need?− Intermediate: 3.0 credits− Senior: 5.0 credits
Can I change my teachable subject?
Is Psychology a teachable?
Teachables
I am a PJ student. If I want to become qualified in the Intermediate division, what steps do I need to take?
I am a JI student. If I want to become qualified in the Primary division, what steps do I need to take?
I am interested in teaching the Senior division. What steps do I need to take?
Senior Social Science Teachable and Contemporary Studies− wlu.ca/brantford/advising
Click teachables
Progression Requirements
What happens if we don’t achieve or maintain a 7.0 GPA?
“In the Laurier-Nipissing Concurrent Education program students must maintain the required GPA of 7.0 in each year, in both their Wilfrid Laurier (BA) courses, and Nipissing (BEd) courses, progress in their Honours program with a minimum Honours GPA of 5.0, where a minimum Honours GPA of 7.0 is required for graduation, as well as pass the “Observation and Practice Teaching” course, to continue in the program. Students who receive an average of 67% to 69% (or GPA of 6.0) in their Laurier courses are permitted to progress into the following academic year, with a status of ‘on probation’. Probation requirements hold that students are given one year to raise their academic average to 70% in order to continue in the Concurrent Education program.”
http://www.nipissingu.ca/calendar/UG-studies/brantford/regulations-info/Pages/default.aspx
What percentage is a 7.0 GPA equivalent to?
Where to Go: Practicum Questions
− Practicum Office, Rm 201 (50 Wellington St.)− Jamie McGinnis ([email protected])− Deanne Osborne ([email protected])
Academic Questions (Nipissing)− Kelly Hunter, Rm208B (50 Wellington St.)− [email protected]
Academic Questions (Laurier)− Academic Advising, RCE 132
OSAP, OneCard− Service Laurier Brantford, GRH
Resources Frequently Asked Questions
− http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/brantford/Active-Concurrent-Education-Students/academic-advising/Pages/FAQ.aspx
Schedule− http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/brantford/Active-
Concurrent-Education-Students/Pages/Timetables.aspx
Q&A
Concurrent Education
Practicum Question and Answer Session
Nipissing University Concurrent Education Program Brantford Campus
Practicum Agenda
Overview of Session
Important Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Other Questions?
Contact Information
Practicum Course Pack Year 1 Teacher Candidates are required to purchase a
practicum course pack which consists of:
1. 2013-2014 Practicum Handbook2. Practicum Binder with tabs3. Photo ID card for practicum purposes
IF you did not receive one, they can still be purchased in the Practicum Office (50 Wellington, Room 201)
The Program Handbook can also be located at: http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/brantford/practicum/Documents/2013.2014Handbook.pdf
Alternate dates for ID card pictures: September 23, 2013: 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. September 23, 2013: 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
Is a Police Vulnerable Sector Check mandatory for practicum? pg. 2/7
How often must we obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check?
What must I do with my PVSC after I receive it?− Original and copy to Practicum Office− Original MUST be placed in Practicum Binder and be
shown on any practicum day, if requested
What happens if I fail to obtain an annual PVSC?− Failure to provide PVSC to the Practicum Office by the
specified deadline will result in the cancellation of practicum for the current year. Exceptions to the deadline will not be made for any reason.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Where can I get a PVSC?
For all students residing in Brantford for the 2013/2014 school year:
September 23, 2013 OR September 30, 2013 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
50 Wellington St. 2nd floor lobby, outside of the Practicum Office (Rm 201).
IF you DO NOT take advantage of the on-campus dates OR are a commuting student living outside of Brantford, please see the following link:
http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/brantford/practicum/general-info/Pages/Police-Background-Check.aspx
Practicum Q&A
How do I go about finding a placement?
How do we find out about our placement?
Can I request a specific school or teacher?
Practicum Q&A
What is the first day of Practicum for Year 1 Teacher Candidates?
What are the dates of the 5 day teaching block for Year 1?
Can Practice Teaching placement dates be changed?
If I am not satisfied with the placement I received, can it be changed?
Practicum Q&A
Is it possible that I could be placed in the same school for more than one year of the program?
I am a Junior/Intermediate student. Will I be guaranteed a placement in Grade 9/10? When?
Practicum Q&A - PROFESSIONALISM
How do I dress for Practicum? pg. 4
What time should I arrive at my Practicum placement?
How late do I stay?
Do Teacher Candidates go to workshops with Associate Teachers on PA days, or do we get those days off?
Practicum Q&A – Roles & Responsibilities
Aside from my PVSC and ID card, what else do we bring to Practicum?
More information will be shared at the Workshop on October 28, 2013.
How far will I have to travel for my practicum placement? pg. 8
Can Practicum placements be changed due to transportation? pg. 8
What do you do when you have to miss a day of Practicum because of illness, death, etc.? pg. 8
Practicum Peer Mentorship
How do you place us with Mentors? pg. 14
Are we all guaranteed a Mentor at our Practicum? pg. 14
How does the Peer Mentorship program at our Practicum work? pg. 14
When do I meet my Mentor?Further information will be provided at the Peer Mentorship workshop on November 4, 2013.
Practicum Q&A – Expectations
What should we expect at our first placement? (E.g. observation, teaching, etc) pg. 10
When will I get to create and teach a lesson on my own? pg. 10
What are my responsibilities in the classroom? pg. 7 - 9
Practicum Q&A – Expectations
At our practicum, do we have to keep a daily reflection log? pg. 10
How do we get evaluated at our Practicum? pg. 52 - 53
Practicum Lesson Plan (pg. 22-23)
Practicum Lesson Plan (pg. 22-23)
Practicum Evaluation (pg. 52-53)
Practicum Evaluation (pg. 52-53)
Practicum Q&A
Is it possible to change the School Board in which you do your Practicum placement?
What year can you go on an International Placement?
How do you apply for an International Placement? What are the requirements?
Practicum Q&A
How long is an International Placement?
What is an Alternative Placement?
Are there any other types of placement?
When can we do a Practicum placement in our hometown?
Practicum Q&A
Work/Education Placement Agreement:http://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/brantford/practicum/general-info/Documents/Year%201%20-%20Work%20Education%20Placement%20Agreement.pdf
Must be signed by school principal and returned following your first week of practicum.
Is included with your Practicum Binder Kit, as purchased in the Practicum Office.
Digital Recordings in Practicum
Unauthorized Use of Digital Recordings Form will be distributed in Methods classes to all Year 1 students to be signed and kept in student file.
This pertains to Facebook, Twitter, pictures/recordings for projects, etc. Any type of media recording/ transmission is not permissible unless consent is otherwise provided.
Concluding Remarks
Any other questions?
Contact Information
Deanne Osborne Practicum [email protected] ext. 7502
Jamie McGinnisPracticum [email protected] ext. 7503
PRACTICUM OFFICE50 WELLINGTONROOM 201