Alternative Field Experiences Practicum I International Opportunities
The course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to engage in a formal, but time-limited, field experience opportunity paired with collaborating teachers/mentors in international educational settings. Experiences are structured around the organization and administration of the educational setting, teaching and learning, Indigenous and/or cross-cultural education, and/or working with students/clients with exceptionalities. The field experience is also intended to build relationships and networks of support for teacher candidates who are interested in working in these international contexts. This six-week field experience for teacher candidates who are enrolled in any of the undergraduate Bachelor of Education program routes involves directed observation, peer reflection, and teaching opportunities in an international educational settings. The course is designed to include learning experiences focused on the organization of educational services and professionalism; teaching and learning; Indigenous and cross-cultural education, and; working with students with exceptionalities.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 3 Practicum/Lab hours Restriction(s): Only open to students in the Bachelor of Education degree program. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 322 or EDST 322 or EDST 375; 24 credit units of required 300-level Education course work with a 60% ED.W.A.; the completion of credits for two teaching areas; and, credit for the field experience component of the program. Note: EXPR 424.3 and EXPR 425.12 together are the equivalent of EXPR 422.15. Costs in addition to tuition will apply. Please contact the Undergraduate Programs Office, College of Education for more information. For students in a four-year B.Ed. program, all Year 1, 2, and 3 program requirements must be completed before enrolling in the Extended Practicum in Year 4. For students in the five-year B.Sc. Kinesiology/B. Education Combined program, all Year 1, 2, 3, and 4 program requirements must be completed before enrolling in the Extended Practicum in Year 5.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027