Practicum Resources

This page is intended to provide Teacher Candidates with resources in order to help with their observations, planning and preparation while in practicum.

Observation Tools
Practicum Observation Guide (pdf)

For observation and reflection forms please consider: 

Lesson Planning Resources
For Lesson Planning please consider:

  • Lesson Planning Considerations (pdf)
  • Sample Lesson Plan Outline (pdf)
  • The Four Column Planner (Word doc) 
  • Learning Plan* (Word doc) 

*Source: Independent Together, Manitoba Education, www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/support/mulitlevel/index.html

Information and Resources
Manitoba Education Curriculum
Review the Kindergarten to Grade 12 Curriculum/Subject documents and supporting documents at: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/index.html

Multilevel Classrooms and Planning Documents
Independent Together:  Supporting the Multilevel Learning Community is designed to engage students, educators, and parents in developing independent learners with a student-centred multilevel classroom community and to celebrate the uniqueness of each learner.  This document has useful planning, evaluation, and reflection blackline masters.  http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/multilevel/index.html

Learning Through Inquiry
Inquiry means more than research.  It encompasses the habits of mind that promote learning and the processes that can be woven through all classroom learning experiences.
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/multilevel/integrated_inquiry.html

Students with Special Needs
Students with special learning needs are those who may require student specific support because they experience challenges in one or more of these areas that affect their ability to learn.  For information on planning and programming for students with special needs, please see: http://edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/programming/index.html

Educational Resources
The Manitoba Education Library provides Manitoba Kindergarten through Grade 12 educators with curriculum implementation support, educational research and professional development materials.  These resources are free, can be delivered to your school, and some are available online.  http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/iru/index.html

Learning Resources
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/learners/bibliographies.html

Professional Attire for Practicum
Professional attire is required for your practicum. This means slacks, dress shirts, skirts, dresses, etc. In many schools, jeans are not appropriate. If you are in need of professional attire for the practicum, please see an Academic Advisor in the Student Services Office. The Advisor will facilitate an appointment with an appropriate resource for you. All discussions with advisors and referrals will be held in strict confidence. When an advisor makes the referral, only your first name will be given. You can contact an Academic Advisor at 204-474-9004.