1. UBC Teacher Education – Breaking New Ground The Enhanced Practicum Anne Scholefield, Rod Brown & John Yamamoto Program Coordinators, UBC Vancouver

2. Research informs us that such “non-formal” educational involvement helps teachers develop a broader, more holistic view of education than practica limited to classroom settings. The Enhanced Practicum is guided by research and based on beliefs that teacher candidates, community partners and students all benefit. ENHANCED PRACTICUM

3. EPBCO – Extended Practicum Beyond the Classroom Option Running since 2004 (?) with both science and fine arts teacher candidates, at selected sites (HR MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Vancouver Art Gallery) International and Rural Practica Selected Volunteer Sites (Corrections, VSB Alternate Schools, WJ Mouat Outdoor Ed Program, etc.) Pilot Program 2011-12 (1 cohort each in Secondary/Elementary) A History of Enhanced Practica at UBC…

4. 2011-12 Pilot Enhanced Practicum Roughly 100 students took part in various ‘enhanced’ experiences last year;

5. Some Feedback from Participants… This portion of the practicum was incredibly valuable. If I had not experienced this portion of my practicum, I would have a very different view of public education. It is my opinion that every student should experience this version of the practicum in the future. I had a very positive experience during my enhanced practicum. It provided me an opportunity to work with youth outside of the school setting. My enhanced practicum was a success because of my placement. My mentors were helpful in getting me involved with the youth as well as the administrative and logistical aspects of the organization I worked with. It was awesome! Allowed me the opportunity to get some experience in the environment I want to be in for my teaching career (alt ed). Best part of my practicum, by far. Sea to Sky Outdoor School was a fabulous place to complete this practicum. I learned about about experiential learning and how I could apply it to my classroom in the future. At first I was really annoyed that I had to do the 3 week enhanced practicum, but now I wouldn't have had it any other way! This was a wonderful opportunity and enabled me to gain a perspective of what learning and teaching in a rural community would be like, it was one of the best elements of my Bachelor of Education experience.

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7. Elementary Practica Practicum I: Thursdays - September 27 th to December 13 th  2 Week Practicum – October 29 th to November 9 th Practicum II: Thursdays – January 10 th to March 28 th Practicum III: 10 Week Experience April 2nd – June 7th Enhanced Practicum: 3 Week Experience June 10 – 28th

8. The Enhanced Practicum Website: http://enhanced.educ. ubc.ca/ Practicum overview Community partners Contact information Testimonials

9. Community Partners Students will select their Enhanced Placement by theme or by district/region: Themes: Arts Community and Social Services Culture and Immigration Faith Based Schools Food Nutrition and Health Independent Schools Indigenous Education International Education Museum Education Recreation, Outdoor Education and Sport Rural Education Public Schools  Special Education  Library  Alternate Education Sustainability and the Environment District/Region Vancouver Richmond North Shore Burnaby/New Westminster Tri-Cities Surrey Langley Abbotsford

10. Community Partners Aboriginal Initiatives, Centre for Teaching Allouette River Management Apple Canada ArtsStarts in Schools Bamfield Marine Science Centre Bard on the Beach BC Sports Hall of Fame Beaty Biodiversity Museum Be the Change Britannia Heritage Shipyard Burns Bog Conservation Society Canucks Autism Centre Canadian Outback Adventures Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology Delta Museum and Archives Society Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden Environmental Youth Alliance Fort Langley Historical Site Fraser River Discovery Centre Georgie C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society HR MacMillan Space Centre Immigrant Services Society KidsSafe Project Langley Centennial Museum Langley Historical Society Let’s Talk Science Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Maple & Fraser Park Secondary Montessori Training Centre of BC New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation North Vancouver School District Outdoor School Pacific Community Resources Science World Sea to Sky Outdoor School Stanley Park Ecology Society Think & Eat Green at Schools United Way Vancouver Aquarium

11. Information Regarding Some of our Partners… International Practica – cost/locations Meeting with Gary Rupert, September 26, 12 PM (Room 207) Rural Practica – locations, expense Accommodations may be provided – e.g. Bamfield/Sea to Sky Outdoor School, YMCA Camp Elphinstone, etc. French Placement Possibilities – inquire, SVP

12. The UBC Orchard Garden/Think & Eat Green Julia Ostertag

13. The Process… o Look over the website, do some research, and submit your preferences for a placement – either by theme or by location (by this FRIDAY!!!) o Enhanced Practicum Coordinators work with available community partners and your selections and find you an appropriate placement o You visit your placement on Tuesday November 20 o You start your practicum on Monday April 22, after the successful completion of your 10-week extended practicum (otherwise, your next opportunity to take EDUC 430 will be in April 2014)

14. Evaluation UBC TEACHER CANDIDATE EDUC 430: ENHANCED PRACTICUM 1.Briefly describe your organization and the teacher candidate’s role. 2.Briefly describe the teacher candidate’s contributions during the 3—week practicum. 3.Please identify 3 strengths you feel the teacher candidate brought to your organization. 4.Please add any recommendations you think might help the teacher candidate with professional goals.

15. Questions?