2013/2014 School Experience Schedule
STEP: WINTER TERM ONE
Week/Date
1
Sept 2* - 6
2
Sept 9-13
3
Sept 16-20
4
Sept 23-27
5
Sept 30 –
Oct 4
6
Oct 7- 11
7
Oct 14*-18
8
Oct 21- 25
9
Oct 28 –
Nov 1
10
Nov 4-8
11
Nov 11* - 15
STEP
EDUC 427
Instructor for EDUC 427 seminars: Dr. Karen Ragoonaden
Coordinator for school visits and practicum preparation tasks*:
Anne MacLean
Seminar 1
Tues. 10
Transition to Teaching (T3)
Session 1: Wed. 11
Seminar 2
Tues. 17
T3 Session 1: Teaching Internationally, STEP attendance optional
School Visit 1: School
Introduction
Tues. 24
Seminar 3
Tues. 1
1-hour meeting with school administrator or designate for basic orientation to
the organization and culture of the practicum school. Learn about expectations
for staff members and opportunities to get involved in the school community.
School Visit 2
Tues. 8
Transition to Teaching
Session 2: Wed. 9
Seminar 4
Tues. 15
School visit: Observe/participate in mentor teachers’ classes- become familiar
with routines and procedures
T3 Session 2: Teacher certification process, STEP attendance mandatory
School Visit 3
Tues. 22
Faculty Advisor Meet/Greet:
Tues. pm
School Visit 4
Tues. 29
Transition to Teaching
Session 3: Wed. 30
School visit 5
Tues. 5
School Visit: Assist in mentor teachers’ classes- e.g. help with lab set up, work
with small groups of students, complete attendance, marking etc., get to know
students, finalize subject areas to be taught during practicum/teaching schedule
Faculty advisor will arrange to meet with cohorts
No seminars or school visits
Transition to Teaching
Session 4: Wed. 13
12
Nov 18- 22
Full Week in Practicum Schools
Nov. 18- 22
13
Nov 25-29
Seminar 5 (**extended)
Practicum Orientation
9:30 – 12:30
Tues. 26 (location: TBA)
Practicum Preparation
December- January
14
Dec 2-6
Notes
School Visit: continue as above, with mentor teachers- begin to discuss week
plan for November 18 – 22 Full Week in School, discuss lessons to be taught,
begin to collect resources (for Full Week, for practicum subjects), PIP
development begins
T3 Session 3: Applying for teaching positions, STEP attendance mandatory
School Visit: Finalize plans for the Full Week in Schools (See Full Week template
for detailed instructions), continue to assist mentor teachers and work with
students etc. , PIP development, cont’d
Email Full Week Overview* to faculty advisor by Wednesday, November 13
T3 Session 4: GRIP Orientation, STEP attendance mandatory
Full Week in Practicum School: Assist sponsor teacher in class, teach at least two
lessons, each about 30 – 45 minutes in length (e.g. mini-lessons, take part of
class, review session etc.)
Meet with faculty advisor for post-lesson conference
Develop/Finalize Practicum Instructional Plan
Overview of the preparation timeline/expectations, priorities during practicum,
the assessment process etc.
Practicum Instructional Plan (PIP)* due: December 5
Begin developing working drafts of unit overviews as per criteria in Field Guide.
2013/2014 School Experience Schedule, cont’d
STEP: WINTER TERM TWO & SUMMER TERM 1 (Weeks 1&2)
Week/Date
STEP
EDUC 428 or 429
1
Jan 6 - 10
2
Jan 13 - 17
3
Jan 20 - 24
4
Jan 27 - 31
Practicum preparation
5
Feb 3- 7
Week 1: Co-teaching
6
Feb 10* - 14
7
Feb 17 - 21
Week 2: Co-teaching
8
Feb 24 - 28
9
Mar 3 - 7
Week 4: Teach up to 50%
10
Mar 10 - 14
Week 6: Teach up to 80%
11
Mar 17 - 21
Spring Break: all districts
12
Mar 24 - 28
13
Mar 31 – Apr 4
14
Apr 7 - 11
15
Apr 14 – 18*
16
Apr 21* - 25
Spring Break: all districts
17
Apr 28 – May 2
Week 11: Teach up to 80%
1
May 5 - 9
Week 12: Conclude Teaching
2
May 12 – 16
Practicum Transition Week
(as required)
TE
Notes
Practicum Preparation
Practicum Preparation
Practicum Introduction/
Triad Meetings
Week 3: Teach up to 50%
Feb. 21: ProD Day (most districts)
Week 5: Teach up to 80%
Learning Community (TBA)
Teacher candidates are full time in their practicum schools from January 27 – May 9th
(excluding Spring Break).
Priorities for the week: introductory lesson prep; have a Triad Meeting; assist with semester
turnaround (working with students, exam invigilation, classroom set up etc.)
Faculty advisors schedule weekly visits for the next 12 weeks.
Observe mentor teacher and co-teach: take responsibility for specific aspects of the class/es
(e.g. warm up, lab, quiz, readings, homework, and attendance) but do not take full
responsibility for a whole class.
Collaborate and transition to 50% with mentor teachers and faculty advisor
UBCO will coordinate ProD registration for teacher candidates… watch for the email in midJanuary
Take responsibility for most of a class (or classes) including teaching the lessons,
management, marking etc., but not more than 50% of a teacher’s load (4/8 or 2/4 blocks per
week)
Transition to taking responsibility for 75-80% of a teacher’s load (6/8 or 3/4 blocks per
week)
Attend designated Learning Community (details to come)
Midterm assessment is drafted by faculty advisor in collaboration with the mentor teachers
and teacher candidate.
Midterm assessment is reviewed at the Midterm Triad Meeting (before or just after Spring
Break)
Discuss report card procedures and clarify teacher candidate’s role in report card
development and Parent-Teacher Interviews
Teacher candidates are strongly advised to use the 2-week Spring Break period as a time to
‘regroup’ and prepare for very busy 2nd half of practicum when they will be teaching 80% and
preparing for term report cards at the end of April.
Vacations, resuming full time employment and other significant time commitments are
strongly discouraged!
Week 7: Teach up to 80%
Teaching at 80% and report card preparation
Week 8: Teach up to 80%
Learning Community (TBA)
Teaching at 80% and report card preparation
Attend designated Learning Community (details to come)
Week 9: Teach up to 80%
Week 10: Teach up to 80%
Draft of the Final Evaluation begins involving collaboration and consultation with the faculty
advisor and the mentor teachers with input from the teacher candidate. Normally, the final
Triad Meeting is scheduled for Week 11 or 12.
Begin the ‘Conclude Teaching’ phase of the practicum: This may include completion of tasks,
reduction of teaching load, transition of teaching load from teacher candidate to sponsor
teachers, co-teaching etc.
Teacher candidates continue as co-teachers in their practicum classrooms either as lead or
support teachers. All record-keeping, teaching responsibilities must be completed. Final
Triad Meetings- review final evaluation, signatures, make copies of form
Teacher Candidate Reflections* are a required assignment for EDUC 428/EDUC 429 and are
due by Friday, May 16th. A template will be provided.