2008 Internship Program Information Session for Student Teachers
This information session focuses on understanding the essentials of internship programs for student teachers. It covers what internships truly are, how to maximize their benefits, and their role in developing teaching skills. Key topics include collaborative professional experiences, assessment methods, eligibility criteria, and preparation tips. The session emphasizes authentic experiences, the importance of maintaining a supportive school environment, and the process for securing teaching authorization. Students will gain insights into making the most of their internship journey.
2008 Internship Program Information Session for Student Teachers
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Presentation Transcript
Internship Program 2008 Information session for students • Internships-what they are, what they are not and how to make them worthwhile for all • Assessment- PTE4 • Assessment -Internship • How to access support
Internships- what are they? • Authentic work experiences • 50% full-time teachers load • 50% co-planning, team teaching, assisting, observing and other professional experiences • Professional partnership • Collaborative • Bridge between practicum and beginning teacher • Whole sch. experience v classroom experience only • Co-teaching arrangement
What they are not? • Internal relief • An extended supervised practicum • Teacher aide in the classroom • 100% classroom responsibility
Professionally worthwhile internships • Immerse the Intern in the full range of teachers’ work • Promote reflective practice • Provide the opportunity for the Intern to work autonomously as a professional teacher and assume responsibility for planning and learning. • Are collaborative partnerships based on mutual trust and respect
Internship Principles • Mutually beneficial to all participants • Interns are part of the school staff • Internship is developmental and flexible • Collegial environment • Realistic work environment • Positive working relationship between Intern and whole school community
Eligibility for Internship • Current Blue card- if your blue card expires during the Internship and has not been renewed, you cannot return to the school until it is renewed • Satisfactory completion of all required University courses (apart from Professional Skills in a Contemporary World) - if a result for a 2008 Term 1 course is a Fail or Incomplete you will be withdrawn from the Internship.
Internship ‘Authorization to Teach’ • Internship Authorization is applied for by CQU on behalf of the BLM student. • Has legal requirements and conditions • Authorization allows the Intern to teach within the context of the Internship only (it is NOT provisional registration). • Has a start and finish date that is registered with the QCT- CQU must be notified of any change to those dates.
Preparing for the Internship • Make arrangements for your work commitments • Teaching day is generally 8am (latest) to 4pm (earliest)- ensure you have made appropriate arrangements to allow you to meet this commitment • Begin preparation for teaching early- gather resources together to sustain you through the 10 weeks
During the Internship • Ensure ‘Blue card’ for ‘Working with children’ remains current. • Set aside a time to meet any ‘Contemporary Skills in a Contemporary World’ requirements • Maintain contact with uni through email.
Most importantly • Email your University Teaching Schools/Industry Site Coordinator if absent or ill during PTE 4 - this day will need to be made up and your Authorization commence day adjusted with the QCT. • Email -if you have any adverse situations in your personal life that will impact on your ability to complete the Internship • Contact immediately- if you are involved in any potentially legal issue in the school
Assessment -Internship • Internship Progress report- completed by Intern using 4 BLM domains as organizers • Respond to two aspects for each domain • 1. Provide evidence of BLM graduate outcomes demonstrated at this stage of your Internship • 2. What do you believe were the outcomes for the student/school community from your actions?
Assessment- Internship • Internship Progress Report- completed by Mentor after viewing/discussing intern’s report- for each BLM domain. • Internship Summative Report- statement of completion written and signed by Mentor
What to do if…. • You are asked to do an internal supervision • The school asks you to supervise/assist with a school sporting event • You are requested to supervise students in swimming activities • A student is harmed/injured
What to do if… • You are unable to attend for the day due to legitimate reasons • You need to leave during the day for legitimate reasons • You feel you are being requested to do too much teaching • You encounter adverse feedback from a parent
Applying for jobs • You need to submit your applications to relevant employing authorities • The university sends over a list of students who have successfully completed the BLM in November • In most cases you will not be available for employment in term 4 • You are entitled to time-off to attend interviews for jobs during the Internship.
How to access support • Email or phone … • Good news or concern we want to hear how you are going
Final checklist • Academic transcript is clear of I, PO, RO, DE • Passed all courses to date • Will not have courses to do after Internship • Have enrolled in PTE4 and PTE5 • Completed Child protection training • Current Blue card • Complete ‘Professional Skills….” • Have all PTE1, 2, 3 assessment packages(collect during Employment Forum) • Downloaded QCT registration form • Downloaded EQ & other employment forms
