INTERNSHIP

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INTERNSHIP

• Anne Marie Chudleigh
• Academic Internship Coordinator
• Anne Leverman
• Internship Administrative Support
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• School University Partnerships Office (SUPO), 8th
  floor

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INTERNSHIP

• .your
• opportunity.
• A story to begin

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Purpose of the Internship (p. 31)

• OISEs 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.
• The self-selection process begins with Teacher
  Candidates identifying their professional
  interests and needs, and considering what kind of
  Internship would provide them with an opportunity
  to build on and extend their professional
  development as a teacher.
• Teacher Candidates are encouraged to make
  decisions that relate to their personal
  professional goals, and plan an Internship that
  extends the experiences provided within the
  teacher education program.
• This self-directed aspect of the Internship
  reflects the principles of adult learning, and
  ensures that each Teacher Candidate at OISE has a
  culminating experience that focuses on their
  unique professional interests and needs.

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Internship dates Mon., April 26 to Thurs., May
27, 2010

• The Internship is (YOUR) Opportunity
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• Self-directed and SELF-SELECTING
• Teacher Candidates make all the arrangements for
  their Internship.
•   The Internship is MandatoryCulminating field
  experienceRequired program component

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Flexible - 3 types of Internships School Site
Internship Non-School Site Internship Internationa
l Internship

• 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

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Examples of School Site Internship Activities
(p. 33)

• 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.
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• Helping with the organization and implementation
  of co-curricular activities, e.g., clubs, sports,
  school committees.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• Often, School Site Internships are a combination
  of activities.

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Examples of Non School-Site Internships (p.34)

•  Community Organizations Canadian Childrens
  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
• Ministry of Education

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Examples of Non School-Site Internships contd.

• Performing Arts Organizations Canadian
  Childrens 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

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International Internships (p. 35)

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• Last year, over 60 internships were completed
  outside of Canada. This included internships in
  Belgium, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy,
  Kuwait, Australia, Hawaii, Egypt, Swaziland, New
  York, Spain, and Switzerland.
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• International Internships are arranged through
  the Teacher Candidate.
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• Factors to consider include
• 1) Safety Department of Foreign Affairs
• http//www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/ciw-cdm/about-en.asp
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• U. of T.s Safety Abroad Advisor Holly Luffman
  www.utoronto.ca/safety.abroad
• 2) Finances 1500 - 3500
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• 3) Employment opportunities

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How does a Teacher Candidate find an Internship
placement? (pp. 38-39)

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• 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?
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Internship website 2010 Internship Postings
Then

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School site Non-school site International site
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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.

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INTERNSHIP PLANNING PROCESS

2. TC completes ACTION PLAN on website at
1. TC communicates with person at Internship site
about possible Internship.
http//internship.oise.utoronto.ca
3. Action Plan is electronically sent to Site
Supervisor to obtain their agreement.
4. Action Plan is viewed by OISE for approval (by
Feb. 5, 2010).
OISE approval
Following OISE approval, a TC is all set until
Internship starts on Monday, April 26, 2010.
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Important Date Friday, February 6, 2010 Other
important dates Monday, April 26, 2010
Internship begins Friday, April 30 TC
electronically submits revised Action Plan May
26/27 Ensure Site Supervisor is aware of need
to complete the on-line Verification of
Completion form. Thursday, May 28 Last day of
Internship Friday, May 29 In-Faculty day at
OISE Friday, May 29 is an In-Faculty Day which
requires you to come to OISE with your Option or
TES class. If your Internship site is more than
2 hours from OISE, you are not required to attend
the In-Faculty Day. WARNING Late submission of
Internship forms may result in delayed
convocation!
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• First steps
• Review the questions outlined in the Pre-Action
  Plan process (p. 38)
• Prepare what you will say when you make the first
  contact by reviewing the points on page 39
• Have reference material available to share, e.g.,
  Internship flyer and/or Internship website
  print-outs, resume
• Know the structure of the school, and think about
  the best person to make the first contact with
  not necessarily the principal
• Be courteous and professional

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CHANGES

NO CHANGES!
Page 40 Once the Action Plan Agreement has been
approved by OISE, it is not possible to change an
Internship site. OISE recognizes that a Teacher
Candidates 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.
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Internship Journal Tracking System (p.
42) 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. When you log onto Internship
database in April, you will see instructions on
how to complete the tracking.
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• Attendance, p. 44
• 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.

Recognizing that May is often a time for
employment interviews, Teacher Candidates are
asked to seek approval from both their Site
Supervisor and their OISE Advisor if they need to
be absent for employment-related activities,
e.g., job interview.
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FAQs (pp. 45-47) 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? Do I have to meet all five
Standards of Practice for the Teaching
Profession? Can I do my Internship at a site
where there are family members present (e.g. at
my childs school)? Can a family member/close
friend supervise my Internship?
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? What are your questions?
Thank you!