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Bachelor of Education - Practicum

In addition to fulfilling the teacher certification requirements set by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), the Practicum experience: 

  • allows the Teacher Candidate to experience the daily realities of teaching in school settings; 
  • provides Teacher Candidates with opportunities for observation, orientation, and interaction in three different classrooms; 
  • allows the Teacher Candidate to appreciate and gain insights regarding school culture and the professional community in which they work; 
  • allows Teacher Candidates to participate as members of a school community; 
  • provides an opportunity to enhance the theory-practice connections.

Practicum Guide

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I am a Teacher Candidate

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I am an Associate Teacher

Winter Semester Dates

Observation & Orientation

  • Monday, February 3 - Friday, February 7

Plus, one day per week as scheduled during:

  • Monday, February 10 - Thursday, February 13
  • Monday, February 24 - Thursday, February 27
  • Monday, March 3 - Thursday, March 6
  • Monday, March 17 - Thursday, March 20

Teaching Block

  • Monday, March 24 - Wednesday, April 23

Teaching responsibilities are expected to increase gradually up to 75% teaching load by the end of the block. 

Fall Semester Dates

Observation & Orientation

  • Monday, October 6 - Friday, October 10

Teaching Block

Year 1 Teacher Candidates:
  • Tuesday, November 18 - Wednesday, December 17
  • Teaching responsibilities are expected to increase gradually up to 35 - 50% teaching load. 
Year 2 Teacher Candidates: 
  • Tuesday, November 18 - Monday, December 15
  • Teaching responsibilities are expected to increase gradually up to 75 - 100% teaching load.