Practicum for Professionalism, Law and Principles of Teaching in Ontario Intermediate/Senior

Undergraduate

Connections between observation and experiences in field-based school placements to theory, practice and reflection. Foundational method components and strategies of classroom and curriculum as related to the Ontario Curriculum and the Ontario College of Teachers Foundations of Professional Practice. Professional and legal responsibilities of Ontario educators and schools examined through the study of statutes, regulations, professional codes of ethics and legal cases. Course Format: Practice teaching Restrictions: EDBE 8P71 Open to students admitted to the Intermediate/Senior program and to BA (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) and BSc (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors with a minimum of 20.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): EDBE 8F02 , EDBE 8P71 , EDBE 8P72 , EDBE 8P73 , EDBE 8P78 and both subject teachable courses i.e. two from EDBE 8F73 , EDBE 8F74 , EDBE 8F75 , EDBE 8F76 , EDBE 8F77 , EDBE 8F78 , EDBE 8F79 , EDBE 8F80, EDBE 8F81 , EDBE 8F82 , EDBE 8F83 , or EDBE 8F84 . Course Notes: Course credit will not be given without the successful completion of the in-school practice teaching. Transportation to school placement is a student responsibility. A practicum fee will be applied. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in EDBE 8R70.