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
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.
