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INTERNSHIP 2012 - 2013
Anne Marie Chudleigh
Academic Internship Coordinator
Anne Leverman
Internship Administrative Support
School University Partnerships Office (SUPO), 8th floor
INTERNSHIP…
….your
opportunity….
Purpose of the Internship
OISE’s Internship program provides Teacher Candidates with an opportunity to complete the teacher education
program with an experience that is purposely self-selected and self-directed.
Purpose: To extend and broaden the learning of the
Teacher Candidate
The self-directed aspect of the Internship reflects the principles of adult learning, and ensures that each Teacher Candidate at OISE has a culminating field
experience that focuses on their unique professional interests and needs.
Internship dates:
Monday, April 29 to Thursday, May 30, 2013
The Internship is: (YOUR) Opportunity
SELF-DIRECTED and SELF-SELECTING
Teacher Candidates make all the arrangements for their Internship.
THE INTERNSHIP IS MANDATORY Culminating field experience
Required program component
Academic Criteria
Internship activities need to connect to the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession (min. of 3 SOPs)
The Internship is not:
– A third practicum
– Paid
– Supply teaching
FLEXIBLE - 3 types of Internships: School Site Internship
Non-School Site Internship International Internship
Examples of School Site Internship Activities
Assisting personnel in a variety of program areas, e.g., the arts, library, guidance, school administration.
Working closely with a number of teachers from various areas of support, e.g., ESL, special education, Reading Recovery.
Helping with the organization and implementation of co-curricular activities, e.g., clubs, sports, school committees.
Assisting with the organization and implementation of school-wide events such as concerts, science fairs, math nights, open house, and/or the creation of an environmental garden.
Assisting, supporting and/or teaching in a classroom (this may feel very much like a practicum, which is fine). Assisting in curriculum development in a subject area, or across various subject areas, i.e., integration.
Gathering information on the various assessment and evaluation practices across a school, or in a certain grade level, to promote further sharing and development in this area.
Often, School Site Internships are a combination of activities.
Examples of Non School-Site Internships
Community Organizations Canadian Children’s Book Centre Community Centres Latin American Centre Metrac (Metro Action Committee Against Violence
Against Women and Children) Public Libraries Museum Programs Art Gallery of Ontario Bata Shoe Museum Community Museums Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art Ontario Science Centre Royal Ontario Museum Textile Museum of Canada Toronto Zoo Professional Organizations Ontario College of Teachers Teacher Federations Ontario Curriculum Centre
NOTE: These examples are
from past years – they are not
necessarily available for this year. BUT, you are welcome to contact them.
Examples of Non School-Site Internships
Performing Arts Organizations Canadian Children’s Dance Theatre
Canadian Opera Company
CanStage
Harbourfront Centre
National Ballet of Canada
Equity / Social Justice Programs Save the Children Canada
ACORN Canada
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Athletic / Recreation Programs Heart and Stroke Foundation
Right to Play
Environmental Organizations Ontario EcoSchools
Learning for a Sustainable Future
Citizens’ Environment Watch
International Internships
Last year, over 90 internships were completed outside of Canada. This included internships in Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, China, Australia, Hawaii, Egypt, Swaziland, Jamaica,
Spain, and Switzerland.
International Internships are arranged through the Teacher Candidate. SUPO does not retain contact information of Internships that have been arranged by TCs.
Factors to consider include: 1. Cross cultural experience and an incredible learning opportunity!
2. Is the country appropriate for a Canadian to visit? Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - read the “Travel Report” at:
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/menu-eng.asp 3. U. of T.’s Safety Abroad Office – www.utoronto.ca/safety.abroad All TC’s leaving Canada for an international Internship must attend a Safety Abroad
session – look for dates on Internship website (will take place in Feb and April, 2013). 4. Support future employment opportunities Internationally, the Ontario teacher certification is highly valued Locally, our schools are very diverse, and an international experience provides you
with a greater understanding of this diversity.
International Internships: Finances
• TCs are responsible for the costs ~ $1500 - $3500 +
• U. of T.’s International Student Exchange Office: Financing and Awards website at: http://www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange/outgoing/index.html
CREATIVE AND RESOURCEFUL FUNDRAINSING
FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Rm. 8-280
Leah Burns
Please email Leah to let her know you will be attending the meeting:
How does a Teacher Candidate find an
Internship placement?
* build on your strengths * explore your interests * look at your learning needs * think about broadening your
employment opportunities 2 big questions:
* school site or non-school site? * near home or far away?
Internship website: “Internship Postings”
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/supo/Internship/Consecutive_1-Year/index.html
School site Non-school site International site
Internship Details Number of Placements: 6 Description: Rosedale Public School is a dynamic, small, friendly school with enthusiastic students. We have had great success with our intern partnership in the past few years as we believe in creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment. We are offering 6 internship placements this year. As part of our WRITE ON! Program we are offering 2 placements in our Junior division and 3 in our Primary division. The WRITE ON! program fosters student writing in a variety of genres by encouraging them to explore their ideas through art and/or technology. Interns will be able to choose an area of specific interest within the program, and, with staff support and resources, work with students to create a rewarding learning opportunity. We are also offering another opportunity for one intern to work with our Primary and Junior division students as part of our Sports Leadership program that promotes leadership, co-operation and conflict resolution skills through cooperative games and sports activities. Skills: For the WRITE ON! Program, interns should have a love of literature and enjoy expressing ideas in creative ways. We are looking for interns that collaborate well with others. For the Sports Leadership placement the intern should enjoy working with students to build their leadership skills and have had experience with a variety of sports, gymnasium and outdoor games. Application Procedure: For further information, and to apply, please email _______ at _______ and provide a day and evening phone number where you can be reached.
Step 1: TC communicates with person at Internship site about possible Internship.
Step 2: TC completes ACTION PLAN AGREEMENT on Internship database. Login at:
Step 3: ACTION PLAN AGREEMENT is electronically sent to Site Supervisor to obtain their agreement.
Step 4: ACTION PLAN AGREEMENT is viewed by OISE for approval (by Feb. 1, 2013).
INTERNSHIP PLANNING PROCESS
Following OISE approval, a TC is all set until Internship starts on Monday, April 29, 2013.
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/supo/Internship/index.html
For example…..
Each TC’s Action Plan must receive online OISE approval
by Friday, February 1, 2013
Other important dates:
Monday, April 29, 2013 – Internship begins
Friday, May 3 – TC electronically submits revised Action Plan
Friday, May 10 – Formative Assessment completed by Site Supervisor
May 28/29/30 – Ensure Site Supervisor is aware of need to complete the on-line
“Verification of Completion” form.
Thursday, May 30 – Last day of Internship
WARNING:
Late submission of Internship forms may result in delayed convocation!
Approval of your ACTION PLAN
Following the completion of Parts 1 and 2 on the Action Plan Agreement, each
Teacher Candidate’s proposed Internship requires OISE approval. School Site
Internships within Canada are approved by a Teacher Candidate’s Option or SP
Coordinator. All Non School Site Internships and all International Internships need
approval by the Academic Internship Coordinator.
There are 5 stages of the approval process for each TC's Action Plan Agreement:
1. Add a New Action Plan
2. Student Submitted - Awaiting Site Supervisor Agreement
3. Awaiting OISE Approval
4. Tentative Academic Approval Granted
5. Academic Approval Granted
For more information about each of these stages, please read Action Plan
Agreement (APA): Status 1 to 5 at:
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/supo/UserFiles/File/Internship/Action%20Plan%20AP
A%201%20to%205.pdf
Verification of Completion of the OISE Internship Program
April 29 – May 30, 2013
____________________________________ __________
Print Teacher Candidate Name Option/SP
___________________________________________________
Print Internship Site Name
Successful completion of the Internship includes four criteria:
• The Teacher Candidate has completed the Internship Journal Tracking each week.
• The Teacher Candidate has successfully carried out the tasks of her/his Action Plan.
• The Teacher Candidate has met minimum attendance requirements.
• The Teacher Candidate has acted according to the Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Please check the box that applies:
The Teacher Candidate has successfully completed the Teacher Internship.
not successfully completed the Teacher Internship.
Site Supervisor’s comments on the Internship experience:
____________________________________
Site Supervisor Signature
In order to convocate, this form must be submitted to SUPO upon completion of internship.
Failure to submit this form on time will lead to a delay in conferment of the B.Ed. degree.
Internship Journal Tracking System
The Journal Tracking System is a record
of progress and activities in which the TC
is engaged in during the Internship.
The Journal Tracking Form is updated by each TC on a
weekly basis, and submitted electronically to your
OISE Internship Advisor every Friday during the
Internship.
After you have submitted your updated ACTION PLAN
on Friday, May 3, you will see the link:
Add Journal Entry
First steps… (after you read the Internship
information on the website)
1. Review the questions outlined in the
Pre-Action Plan process #1 on hand-out
2. Prepare what you will say when you
make the first contact by reviewing
the points #2 on hand-out
3. Have reference material available to
share, e.g., Internship flyer and/or
Internship website print-outs, resume
4. Know the structure of the school, and
think about the best person to make
the first contact with – not necessarily
the principal
5. Be courteous and professional
Once the Action Plan Agreement has been approved by OISE, it is not
possible to change an Internship site.
OISE recognizes that a Teacher Candidate’s professional interests and
needs will further develop after the completion of the Action Plan
Agreement and prior to the beginning of the Internship, but the
Agreement is a professional contract, and OISE maintains a very strict
policy in this regard.
If a Teacher Candidate has exceptional circumstances to support a
request for an Internship site change, they must immediately contact
the Academic Internship Coordinator to arrange a meeting.
CHANGES = NO
CHANGES!
Attendance
Attendance during the Internship is mandatory.
Teacher Candidates assume the same responsibilities
of attendance and punctuality as regular members of the
staff at the Internship site. A day of Internship activities
should reflect the equivalent of a full working day. Because
attendance is of critical importance, Teacher Candidates
are expected to:
•Make medical and other personal appointments after school hours;
•Limit absences to illness or bereavement.
Cultural Competency Workshop Series - FYI What: A 4-part workshop series to increase the learning opportunity in your Internship
How and when? Four two-hour workshops, with the final workshop available on-line.
Registration in January, 2013 (Look for email to all TCs in mid-January)
Workshop #1 – February
Workshops #2 and #3 – April
Workshop #4 – late May (after Internship completion - online)
Who? Any TC with an Internship that provides a cultural transition ( ie. A cultural experience that is new for you as a TC). (Enrollment limited to 25)
Define “culture very broadly, eg., ethnicity, language, religion and spiritual beliefs, gender, socio-economic class, age, sexual orientation, geographic origin, group history, education, upbringing and life experiences.
Why? To increase the cultural competence of TCs
To extend and deepen the learning of TCs
To contribute to the growing and collective need to attend to the diverse cultural populations of classrooms of today and tomorrow.
“What is required goes beyond mere tolerance or sympathy or sensitivity – emotions which can often be willed into existence by a generous soul. True cultural sensitivity is something far more rigorous and even
more intellectual than that. It implies a readiness to study and learn across cultural barriers, an ability to see others as they see themselves.”
(His Highness the Aga Khan)
Peel DSB Internships (not Dufferin-Peel CDSB)
Peel District School Board Internships: All Internships in the Peel Board need to be formally requested by SUPO to the Central Peel Board office.
IMPORTANT: Requesting an Internship in Peel is a commitment by the TC to complete the Internship at the Peel school that is arranged for you by the Central Peel Board
office. Location and grade levels, etc. cannot be guaranteed.
If a TC is interested in an Internship in a Peel school, please email the following to Anne Leverman by Friday, December 7, 2012:
• TC name
• Name of area/region in Peel where you would like to do your Internship (NOTE: an Internship in this area cannot be guranteed)
• Grade, level and/or subject you are interested in
SUPO will email each TC to confirm the Peel-based Internship as soon as we receive confirmation from the Central Office in Peel (mid to late January).
FAQ’s More on the website at:
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/supo/Internship/Consecutive_1-Year/General_Internship_Information/Internship_FAQs/index.html
Can I complete my Internship placement at one of my Practicum schools?
Can J/I Teacher Candidates complete the Internship in a secondary school? Can
I/S Teacher Candidates complete their Internship in the J/I division of an
elementary school?
Can I start my Internship before the official start date?
Can I complete my internship at more than one Site?
Can I change my mind after I agree to an Internship?
Can a family member/close friend supervise my Internship?
Can I do my Internship at a site where there are family members present (e.g. at
my child’s school)?
? What are your questions?
Thank you!
