Winter Practicum Options
(All external to a local PEI school setting are dependent upon approval by the
receiving location, a successful fall practicum, and a recommendation from
instructors).
Not in a specialization?
1. Indicate to Carolyn your choice grade(s) or subject levels
and area of province– preferably not the same school
where you are now.
2. Education related potential opportunities ( as follows):
A. Art Education Practicum: Confederation Centre Art Gallery – 1 potential placement
Each year, the Confederation Centre Art Gallery offers one practicum placement to an
undergraduate education student in the winter term. This alternate practicum offers a blended
arts-educational setting where students work on a variety of educational activities at the gallery
and in our art studio. Candidates would be learning to lead tours of the gallery exhibits,
connecting to curriculum when appropriate. They would develop lesson plans for art classes in
the Schurman Family Studio and assist with instructing the art classes. These programs include
Saturday classes for children ages 4-12, one-day art camps and MARTch Break camps (ages 712), and in-gallery art activities for all ages. Successful candidates should have an aptitude
toward the arts.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in an exciting environment.
B. PEI Association of Human Rights – 2 placements ( tentative – dependent upon funding)
The PEI Human Rights association has an on-going project whose objective is to provide programs
and materials on human rights for PEI schools. Tasks involved in this practicum include the
following:
I. researching existing human rights-related resources and public education presentations
for students;
II.
developing lesson plan(s) activities for students (following reference/documentation
guidelines of DEECD);
III.
piloting the lesson plan(s) in select classrooms (i.e. Cooperating teacher classes);
IV. providing PEIHRC with a package of lesson plans & follow-up activities; and
V. preparing & presenting a written report on practicum outputs and recommendations for
subsequent student placements to PEIHRC Commissioners & staff.
C. PEI Association for Newcomers – PEIANC - normally 1 placement
The PEI Association for Newcomers (PEIANC) is Prince Edward Island’s only immigrant
settlement agency and is located at 49 Water Street in Charlottetown. We are pleased to offer
an alternate placement for one UPEI Bachelor of Education Student in the fall and another in
the winter.
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The successful candidate (s) would be working under the supervision of the Multicultural
Education Supervisor and work in conjunction with various teams and have direct contact with
both newcomers and more established Islanders. Students would be responsible for revamping
an interactive refugee camp experience (which targets grades 4 and 5 students) to an older
school audience. Candidates will have the opportunity to go into classrooms with a
multicultural educator in Island schools (K-12) and co-deliver diversity presentations. They will
assist our Immigrant Student Services (ISS) team during full day PD day activities for immigrant
and refugee students (grades K-3 and grades 4-6) and with an immigrant girls’ circle and
Brozone (an immigrant boys’ group) which take place after school once per week until
December. These students are in grades 7-12. Students would also help the Community
Outreach Team plan and carry out various activities (These may be after normal work hours)
such as our Christmas Open House. There will also be an opportunity to take place in a full day
cultural competency seminar, hosted by the Multicultural Education Program staff. Successful
candidates should have a working knowledge of the PEIANC and our programs (peianc.com), be
flexible, global minded and see the value in immigration and supporting newcomers on PEI.
Students must have their own laptop and may also be asked to have a mini interview with
PEIANC staff to confirm their compatibility with this placement.
D.
Two placements - Student teachers assist with the development of new in-school workshops as well as
research, develop and implement a plan for the assessment of students' 21st century skills through
Bricks 4 Kidz programs. The Bricks 4 Kidz franchise had a consultant complete an educational research
study on Bricks 4 Kidz after-school classes and in-school workshops that involved pre- and post-tests.
These tests examined growth in targeted math and science skills. It would be great to have student
teachers review and critically assess this research, but more importantly the coordinator is looking for
an assessment tool to measure improvement in 21st century skills. Some questions to be considered
are:
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What does current research tell us about the assessment of 21st century skills?
How can creativity be evaluated? Is LEGO a tool that can be used for measuring creativity?
Is any measurement even possible in a one hour workshop? Could the workshops be used as an
opportunity for classroom teachers to observe and evaluate 21st century skills in their students?
Can improvements be measured over a 6 week series of after-school classes? A day-long camp?
A week-long camp?
The proposed practicum would take place over the period from February 14 to March 27, 2017. During
this period, student teachers would have an opportunity to facilitate alongside trained Bricks 4 Kidz
instructors at after-school classes, PD Day camps, in-school workshops and a March Break camp.
Student teachers would get to become familiar with LEGO WeDo, LEGO robotics, littleBits electronics,
Makey Makey kits, Scratch programming, 3D design and potentially other STEM training tools. They
would also get to experience facilitating hands-on programs in a non-traditional educational setting.
Work hours would have some flexibility, but would be expected be in the range of 5-6 hours per day.
The location of the work would be split between the Bricks 4 Kidz office in Scotchfort and schools and
locations in the Charlottetown area. Student teachers would require current, clean, criminal record
checks and must sign a nondisclosure agreement for the Bricks 4 Kidz franchise.
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Everyone
Outside of Prince Edward Island
Students who have successfully completed the fall practicum placement may request
permission to return to his/her home province for the final placement.
In a Specialization?
1. International /Indigenous Placements (6 weeks) outside of Canada or remote
In the 2016-2017 year, students in the International or Indigenous Specialization are seeking
placements in the following countries:
 St Vincent & The Grenadines*
 France*
 Sweden*
 Argentina*
 Kenya*
 Japan*
 New Zealand*
 Yellowknife, NT
*Must participate in SIIE orientation sessions
2. Indigenous Placements (6 weeks) locally in Canada
Students in the Indigenous Specialization potential locations:
 Mt Stewart School, PEI
 Lennox Island, PEI
 Scotchford First Nations ( for suitable candidate only)
 Hernewood Intermediate
 Morell High School
 Listijug , Quebec
 Membertou, NS
 Other locations as identified by pre-service teacher
3. Adult Education placements (6 weeks)
a) UPEI International Relations Office (IRO) – Maximum of two
A placement in the IRO offers the following pre-service learning opportunities:
 Teaching in the English Academic Preparation (EAP) Program
 Working with International Student Advisors and Development Officers to gain an
understanding of the scope of international projects and assist in their delivery
 Students may choose to focus on one area, or gain an overview in both.
Some of the projects and tasks that students may be involved in include:
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EAL teaching at various levels and specializations (productive & receptive skills, coping
with grammar, pronunciation)
Developing an enrichment/support program for UPEI students abroad using Moodle
format
Research and analysis related to student mobility, both in-coming and out-going
Research, development and delivery of pre-departure and re-entry orientation
Counselling international students
Developing and delivering workshops
Learning about immigration, visa and study permit issues
Potential career opportunities in international development
Gain a practical perspective on international education as it relates to development
Learn about international partner organizations and institutions: IRDC, CBIE, CIDA, DFAIT
etc.
b) UPEI Webster Centre – Two placements may be possible
A placement in the Webster Centre offers the following pre-service learning opportunities:
 Exposure to and an opportunity to learn about all of the programs offered by the Centre
 The opportunity to work with students with learning disabilities.
 Help develop and deliver some of the support programs
The programs include Academic Services, Writing Centre, Transition Program, Mawi’omi Aboriginal
Centre, Pathways to Academic Success, Student Success Program 101, Options, Academic Coaching,
PAS Workshops, Accessibility Services and Adaptive Technology and UPEI Student Tutoring.
c) Holland College – Two divisions – EAL and Adult Education
EAL – pre-service teachers assist new immigrants to PEI in learning English.
Holland College offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) at levels from prelevel, levels 1 through 5, and combined levels 6-8.
Pre-level students have very limited English skills and students in levels 6-8 are almost ready for
college courses. Between those are various levels of skill in oral and written English. Pre-service
teachers may choose to work at levels from Pre-LINC through to Level 8.
Adult Education – pre-service teachers assist adult learners in upgrading their academic
qualifications in various subject areas. Opportunities may be available in Summerside,
Montague and in Charlottetown.
d) Holland College – special individual request
For a pre-service teacher with specific background in a program that is taught at Holland
college, there may be an opportunity to complete a practicum placement within that
program. This is done on an individual request basis in consultation between the program
manager and our Faculty.
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