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Practicum experiences reflect a clear and consistent link between theory and practice. Practicum is a developmental and collaborative process between the teacher candidate, the associate teacher, the faculty supervisor and the school community. The commitment, expertise, and understanding of Associate Teachers are essential in the development of future teachers. This guidebook is designed to provide teacher candidates, associate teachers, faculty supervisors and school partners an overview of the practicum experience.
Associate teachers have the necessary teaching experience and the interpersonal and communication skills to mentor teacher candidates over a period of time and to evaluate their progress towards becoming teachers.
The role of the associate teacher involves guiding and supporting the professional development of the teacher candidate. Providing daily/weekly constructive feedback is essential.
Associate Teachers have:
Matching of teacher candidates with associate teachers reflects both division and subject areas of expertise. Associate teachers can host one or two teacher candidates during the practicum.
In a high school, teacher candidates may have more than one associate teacher in a department, to promote a collaborative planning and teaching model.
Teacher candidates should be assessed as developing teachers rather than in comparison to experienced teachers. Having interim and final reports reflects the developmental nature of learning to teach.
