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The practicum is comprised of 10 hours of observation in an EAL classroom and 10 hours of teaching in an EAL classroom.
Observation Session (Minimum 10 hours)
Full – Time Students:
Observation time is distributed throughout the 6 week (or 4 week)
Part – Time & Online Students:
Upon completion of your final course in the ESL TCP, you can program. This could be in multiple classes, however we encourage you to save at least 4 hours of observation time for the lass to which you are assignment to teach.
Your teaching placement will commence after the coursework is complete. register for the practicum placement. Both the observation and teaching will take place in the same classroom.
Note: Placements are only arranged for students in Winnipeg and surrounding rural communities.
A student may do more than 10 hours of observation, if he/she wishes. Throughout your observation sessions, you must complete two forms/packages:
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Observation and Practicum Log:
Please bring this form with you to every observation session. After you complete the session, log the number of hours that you observed, and ask your sponsor teacher to initial in the space provided. You must submit this form after you have completed your practicum placement.
NOTE: You also must complete this form during the teaching sessions
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Observation Tasks:
You will have received an observation tasks booklet with this package. As you attend observation sessions, you must complete these observation tasks. You can choose to complete 1-2 tasks/session, or any task that seems to fit a particular lesson that you are observing. The order in which you complete this does not matter, but by the end of your 10 hours of observation, this package must be complete. You must submit this package after you have completed your practicum placement.
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For the 10 hours of teaching, the student will be placed in a class by the Program
Coordinator. The student’s needs and interests will be taken into consideration for this placement, which will be indicated by completing the Practicum Questionnaire included in this package.
The ESL TCP partners with the following programs for the practicum component of this program. Read more about each program at the links provided:
 The University of Winnipeg English Language Programs - http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/elp-14week
 The University of Winnipeg Short Term English Language Programs - http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/elp-june-intensive
 The University of Winnipeg - English for Specific Purposes – esp.uwinnipeg.ca
 Red River College Language Training Centre - http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=2100
 Winnipeg Technical College English Language Centre http://www.wtc.mb.ca/wp/english-language-centre/
 Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network - http://www.mosaicnet.ca/
 Entry Program - http://entryprogram.ca/
 Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL - http://eal.wsd1.org/
 Age & Opportunity Entry Program for Older Adult Immigrants - http://eal.ageopportunity.mb.ca/
 Immigrant Centre – Access English Centre - http://icmanitoba.com/services/accessenglish-centre-aec/
 IRCOM (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba) – ircom.ca
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. If there is a placement that interests you, let us know and we will do our best to make this opportunity possible. More information about the practicum placement can be found in the ESL TCP Practicum handbook.
Unlike the rest of the courses in the ESL TCP, the practicum placement is arranged independently. Each practicum student will be working closely with a sponsor teacher and a practicum supervisor . The sponsor teacher is the primary teaching in the classroom to which the practicum student is assigned. He/She will be in the classroom at all times during the 10 hours of practicum teaching. The practicum supervisor will observe the practicum student twice throughout the teaching placement; one observation session (1 hour in length) will take place at the beginning of the session, and the second will take place at the end.
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During the 10 hours of teaching, the following must take place:
 Three formative feedback forms must be completed.
For at least three of the 10 hours of practicum teaching, the sponsor teacher will give the student written feedback. One hour of the feedback will be near the beginning of the practicum and the other two hours will be near the middle or end. On the days that the student and sponsor teacher decided the formative feedback will take place, the sponsor teacher will fill out the feedback form (included in this package) and then spend some time discussing the lesson. Please ensure that you are able to stay after class for
15-20 minutes to discussion the teaching session with your sponsor teacher.
It is important to take the feedback of the sponsor teacher, and work to implement the suggestions into your future teaching practice.
 Two summative feedback forms must be completed.
The practicum supervisor will observe the student for two of the 10 hours of the practicum. One hour will be near the beginning of the practicum and one hour will be near the end. The supervisor will give the student written feedback using the summative feedback form after the first hour and will be looking for the incorporation of this feedback during the second hour.
On the days that the practicum supervisor is doing an observation, the student should be prepared to spend at least ½ hour after the class with him or her to debrief the lesson. The practicum supervisor will be looking at all aspects of your lesson including: lesson presentation, classroom management, student participation and teaching aids.
A student must pass the practicum in order to receive the ESL Teacher Certificate. The decision about whether or not the student passes the practicum is made by the practicum supervisor, in conjunction with the sponsor teacher. The expectation is not that a practicum student be an ‘expert teacher’ by the end of the practicum, but that he or she shows improvement from one of the practicum supervisor’s observations to the next and that he or she is aware of the areas which need improvement in his or her teaching.
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Included in the remainder of this package you will find the following:
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Guidelines for Conduct during Classroom Observations
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Process for the ESL TCP Practicum Placement
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Observation and Practicum Log: You will need to complete and hand in this form (to the program coordinator) before you can receive your certificate. When you observe a class or teach a class, please record it on the sheet and have the class instructor initial the form.
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Formative Feedback Form (Practicum Sponsor Teacher): This is the report that your sponsor teacher will submit for the 3 formal observations that he or she will do during your practicum teaching. He or she will discuss the reports with you and give you a copy. You must submit this in your graduation package when you have finished this program component.
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Summative Feedback Form (Practicum Supervisor): This is the form that your practicum supervisor will fill out during the two observations of your teaching that he or she does. The practicum supervisor will be looking for improvement from the first to the second observation in the areas she or he has identified. He or she will discuss the reports with you and give you a copy. You must submit this in your graduation package when you have finished this program component.
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Application for Graduation: Please complete this and submit it to the ESL TCP registration office after you have completed all courses and practicum components of the ESL TCP.
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Practicum Questionnaire: once you have registered for the practicum placements, please submit this form to the program coordinator. It will help the program coordinator schedule an appropriate practicum placement for you.
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 When a classroom teacher gives permission for you to observe a class, consider the basic trust that accompanies that invitation. Remember that you are not there to judge or to make assumptions about the instructor or the students.
 Having an observer in the class inevitably has an impact on the classroom dynamics.
As such, you must make every effort to minimize the effect of your presence.
 You should minimize your intrusion in the following ways: o Be punctual and prepared for the class. & dress appropriately. o Do not converse with the students during the lesson unless asked to by the instructor. o Do not converse with colleagues who may be observing in the same classroom. o Work unobtrusively on the task that you have been assigned. o Be alert and interested in the lesson that is being delivered. o Do not get up and leave before the lesson is over.
 Ensure that your objectives in observing the class are always secondary to what is taking place in the classroom. The learning objectives of the class are the priority.
 Remember at all times that you are a guest in the classroom, and ensure that your presence is non-threatening and respectful. The learners’ needs come first, and the instructor is responsible for what takes place in the classroom.
 Always remember that the students’ needs and the sponsor teacher’s agenda for the class come first.
 When you begin teaching: be respectful of the amount of time your sponsor teacher has to spend with you. You are responsible for planning your part of the lesson, finding suitable material, and running off copies.
 If you have any concerns during your practicum, please address them first with your sponsor teacher. If an issue cannot be resolved at this level, please contact the
Program Coordinator.
 After completing the observation and the assigned tasks, participate actively in the post-observation discussions and take the time to reflect on how you can improve/develop your teaching skills.
 Remember that your professionalism should always be demonstrated during your classroom observations. Lateness, absenteeism, and signs of disrespect reflect poorly on professional conduct.
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Please register and pay for the course (registration forms are posted online at esltcp.uwinnipeg.ca)
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Complete the practicum questionnaire (included at the end of this package) and submit it to the program coordinator.
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Once received, we will look for a suitable placement opportunity that meets your scheduling needs and interests.
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After a suitable placement has been found (note: this can take several weeks, depending on the time of year), you will be emailed with the details of the placement, including the contact information of the sponsor teacher and supervisor.
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Contact your practicum sponsor teacher to arrange your schedule to begin observations. While you can complete some observation time while you are completing your teaching, please ensure you have at least observed in your assigned classroom twice before beginning the teaching component of the placement.
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Your teaching schedule will be set between you and your sponsor teacher. Your sponsor teacher will make recommendations about when you can teach in the class as he or she knows the class the best. Please be respectful of these recommendations and schedule your teaching, with your sponsor teacher, in accordance with these recommendations.
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The practicum supervisor will contact you to arrange for the two supervision times.
He or she will schedule the observations during your teaching hours and give you feedback about these observations. Please note that for each of the two observations by the practicum supervisor, the feedback will take about a half an hour after you have finished teaching.
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Your sponsor teacher will also give you formal formative feedback on three hours of your lessons.
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Once you have completed the 10 hours of observation and teaching, please submit all necessary documents to the program coordinator, including: a.
Observation and practicum log b.
Practicum Observation Tasks booklet c.
Practicum sponsor teacher and supervisor forms (copies are acceptable)
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Once you have finished all the course requirements for the ESL TCP, please submit the application for graduation (included at the end of this package).
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Name: ___________________________________
Observation Record:
Date Class and Instructor Time Number of hours
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Teaching Record:
Date Topic
Total Teaching Practicum Hours: ___________
Sponsor Teacher Signature: ______________________________________
Time Number of hours
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Practicum Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________
Student Signature:_____________________________________________________
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Please discuss your feedback with your practicum student & give him/her 2 copies to submit to the Program Coordinator.
Sponsor Teacher: ___________________________ Practicum Student: ________________________
Location: ____________________________________
Date: _____________ Time: _________________
Class name/level:_ _________________________
Number of students: ______________________
The following elements of the lesson went well:
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Practicum Student: _______________________________ Practicum Placement School: ______________________
Class Level: ________________________________________
Number of Students (during observation):______
Date and Time: ______________________________________
Name of Practicum Supervisor: ___________________
Organization and Lesson Planning:
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Well prepared and organized.
Objectives of lesson plan are clear, and are communicated to students.
Lesson plan is clear and well organized.
Plan is suitable for students’ level and context.
Activities within plan are sequenced logically.
The phases of the lesson are clear and appropriate for specific context.
Sufficient time and opportunities for students to practice new skills.
Pace of lesson is effective.
Lesson Presentation
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Classroom presence is effective.
Sets a positive and motivating classroom atmosphere.
Voice projection and speech rate are effective for students’ level.
Uses appropriate non-verbal communication to deliver message.
Explains activities clearly.
Explains important and unknown terms and concepts.
Uses the board effectively to support explanations.
Checks comprehension of students in effective manner.
Uses a variety of teaching methods.
Maintains student interest.
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Has sufficient knowledge of the language content addressed.
Content has been well-researched and developed.
Content understanding is clear through accurate responses to students’ questions.
Class Participation:
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Students are actively involved throughout the class.
Teacher talk is minimized.
Opportunities for involvement of all students are maximized.
Moves from teacher- to studentcentered activities.
Students have opportunity for controlled and communicative practice (if applicable)
Students work in varied groups, partners, and individually.
Uses students’ names; equally calls on students.
Gives effective and timely feedback and error correction to students.
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Begins class on time.
Maintains professional image throughout the class.
Effectively deals with behavior issues, such as noise level, being on task, cell-phone use or disengagement.
Does not allow individuals to monopolize class time.
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Materials and Resources:
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Resources are well-prepared.
Uses resources that are suitable to the lesson and level of the class.
Resources are used effectively for the context.
If textbook is used, it is supplemented with outside materials.
Lesson is not materials-driven.
Instructional materials are error-free.
Materials are visually appealing, and sourced properly.
Other resources in the classroom are used effectively: board, posters, general space.
General comments from sponsor teacher on student’s progress:
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Recommendations for further growth, or for improvement for second observation:
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Practicum Supervisor Signature: ________________________________
If this is the second observation, recommendations: Pass Further observation Fail needed
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Please submit completed form to:
ESL Teacher Certificate Program
515 Portage Ave Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
Phone: 982-1816
Fax: 982.1707
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Country of Citizenship: ___________________
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Last Name(s) First (Given) Name Middle Name(s)
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Home Address
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City/Town Province Postal Code
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Contact Telephone Number E-Mail Address
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Birth-date
Name to appear on certificate
In order to graduate, please ensure the following have been completed:
 All coursework for ETCP 46391 – Thinking about Theory is complete
 All coursework for ETCP 46392 – Understanding the Language Classroom is complete
 All coursework for ETCP 46390 – Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary is complete
 All coursework for ETCP 46393 – Developing the Language Skills is complete
 Practicum placement has been completed
 All initial supporting documents have been submitted (transcripts, etc.)
 Departmental English proficiency requirements met and supporting documents submitted
 Observation and Practicum log has been submitted
 Practicum observation tasks booklet has been submitted
 3 Practicum sponsor teacher forms have been submitted
 2 Practicum supervisor forms have been submitted
For Office use only: (Please indicate date received.)
Documents verified: Date received _________________
____ All supporting documents (if necessary) have been submitted (transcripts, etc.)
____ Observation and Practicum log has been submitted
____ Practicum observation tasks booklet has been submitted
____ 3 Practicum sponsor teacher forms have been submitted
____ 2 Practicum supervisor forms have been submitted
Name added to senate list: _______________ Remark:
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Name: ___________________________________ Email Address: ______________________________________
When are you available to start your practicum placement? Date: ____________________________
Past Teaching Experience
Do you have any teaching experience? Yes No
If yes, please describe this teaching experience (places, levels, subjects). Please include any volunteer or EAL teaching experience:
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Do you have a valid Manitoba Teaching certificate? Yes No
Preferences for Teaching Practicum
If given the choice, what types of students/classes would you like to work with?
Student Demographics (Please specify preference with a  )
____ International Students _____ Immigrants
Student Level (Please specify preference with a  )
____ Beginners _____ Intermediate ____ Advanced
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Practicum Placement (Please specify all times that you are available with a  )
*Note – your availability will have to be open in either the mornings, afternoons, or evenings for us to be able to arrange a placement. Simply one day is not sufficient to arrange a placement.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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If you have a location where you would like to complete your practicum (due to an existing relationship there) please provide the information below. We will try to arrange this, but need to confirm that the program suggested meets the requirements set out by TESL
Canada for hosting practicum students, and that the location is in fact willing to host practicum students.
Location/Program: _______________________________________
Contact Information: ______________________________________
Please complete this for and return it to:
ESL Teacher Certificate Program
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
Phone: 204.789.1484
Email: k.quinn@uwinnipeg.ca
Fax: 204.982.1707
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