Course Descriptions

The practicum for certification involves eight weeks, full-time, of teaching experience.

Note: Students with credit for EXPR 400, EXPR 401, EXPR 402, EXPR 422 (EXPR 423 and EXPR 425) or (EXPR 424 and EXPR 425) may not receive credit for this course.

The extended practicum is a period of intensive field study experience where teacher candidates are expected to develop and demonstrate program outcomes in the categories of professional, knowledge, instructional and curricular competency. Teacher candidates will work with one or more collaborating teachers and will function as professionals-in-training, engaging with students and their families, and working alongside colleagues on a regular and in-depth basis, team-teaching, planning units, lessons and other school-based programs, and progressing toward a full teaching load within their school context. Assessment for the extended practicum will address Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) teacher competency goals within the framework of the Professional Growth Portfolio (PGP).

Weekly hours: 3 Practicum/Lab hours
Permission of the department is required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 322.3 or EDST 322.3; 24 credit units of required 300-level Education course work (inclusive of specific methods courses that vary by program route) 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: Students with credit for EXPR 402 will not receive credit for this course. Students with credit for any of the following pairs will not receive credit for this course: (EDUC 471 and EDUC 421) OR (EXPR 423 and EXPR 425) OR (EXPR 424 and EXPR 425).

The course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to engage in a formal, but time-limited, field experience opportunity paired with collaborating teachers/mentors in adult learning, or community based settings. Experiences are structured around the organization and administration of the educational setting, teaching and learning, Indigenous and cross-cultural education, and 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 unique 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 adult learning or community based setting. 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/clients with exceptionalities.

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; 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 423.3 and EXPR 425.12 together are the equivalent of EXPR 422.15.

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.

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; 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.

The course offers teacher candidates the opportunity to engage in a formal field experience paired with collaborating teachers in Saskatchewan schools that meet SPTRB beginning teacher competencies for teacher certification. The field experience is also intended to build relationships and networks of support for teacher candidates who are interested in working in Saskatchewan schools. The 10-week extended practicum is a period of intensive field study experience where teacher candidates are expected to develop and demonstrate program outcomes in the categories of professional, knowledge, instructional and curricular competency. Teacher candidates will work with one or more collaborating teachers overseen by a college facilitator. Teacher candidates will function as professionals-in-training, engaging with students and their families, and working alongside colleagues on a regular and in-depth basis, team-teaching, planning units, lessons and other school-based programs, and progressing toward a full teaching load within their school context. Assessment for the extended practicum will address Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) teacher competency goals within the framework of the Professional Growth Portfolio (PGP).

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; 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 423.3 and EXPR 425.12 together OR EXPR 424.3 and EXPR 425.12 together are the equivalent of EXPR 422.15.

The Extended Practicum involves one term, full-time, of teaching experience.

Note: Students with credit for EXPR 400, EXPR 401, EXPR 402, EXPR 422, (EXPR 423 and EXPR 425), or (EXPR 424 and EXPR 425) may not receive credit for this course.

A practicum offered on occasion for students who have completed EXPR 401 and require an additional 6 credit units to complete degree requirements.