An in-depth look at the Teacher Practicum in faculties of education across the province of Alberta. Join teacher educators, researchers, preservice teachers and their mentors as we explore current issues, challenges and opportunities surrounding this core component of learning to teach.
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An in-depth look at the Teacher Practicum in faculties of education across the province of Alberta. Join teacher educators, researchers, preservice teachers and their mentors as we explore current issues, challenges and opportunities surrounding this core component of learning to teach.
We know that true learning always involves some sort of struggle. Learning to teach is no exception.
In this episode, we look at some of the common ways in which teacher candidates struggle during their practicum experiences, what is at the heart of those struggles and how mentor teachers and university advisors can help candidates make sense of those struggles.
You'll hear the voices of:
Dominique Tardecilla - Preservice Teacher: St. Mary’s University, Alberta Gail Maitland - Practicum Advisor: St. Mary’s University, Alberta Jay Wilkins - Preservice Teacher: St. Mary’s University, Alberta David Halase - Practicum Advisor: St. Mary’s University, Alberta Laura Morel - Cooperating Teacher, Grade 6, Calgary Catholic District School Board Kathryn Crawford: Assistant Professor in Education, Ambrose University Dr. Patricia Danyluk - Senior Instructor, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Focus on The Field
An in-depth look at the Teacher Practicum in faculties of education across the province of Alberta. Join teacher educators, researchers, preservice teachers and their mentors as we explore current issues, challenges and opportunities surrounding this core component of learning to teach.
