This course provides practical experience through interaction with students and staff in an approved educational setting. It provides the student with an opportunity to shadow and observe experienced educational assistants, to have student contact time and to participate in tutoring activities with students while supporting classroom teachers. At the practicum site, educational assistant candidates are expected to participate as fully as possible in the delivery of support services. This includes working cooperatively as an active team member, sharing responsibilities for carrying out prescribed duties, demonstrating self-initiative, attending required meetings and contributing new ideas and approaches appropriate to the placement. Educational assistants are under the supervision of the site supervisor or designate for the entire duration of the placement period.
Prerequisites
EDUA-1001, EDUA-1002, EDUA-1003, EDUA-1004, EDUA-1006, EDUA-1007, EDUA-1008, EDUA-1009, EDUA-1010, EDUA-1011, EDUA-1012, EDUA-1013, EDUA-1014, EDUA-1015, HEAL-1846, (SEMR-9078 OR PDEV-1080)AND (EDUA-1005 OR PDEV-2001)
