This opportunity is hot off the presses.  Please see below for information about an exciting practicum option that I’ve been asked to make you aware of:

“The Ministry of Education (through TEO) is offering funding to experience a 3 or 4 week practicum (the final 3 or 4 weeks of EDUC 419, the long practicum) in a rural or remote BC elementary school classroom.

The goal of this initiative is to increase the visibility of schools in rural and remote BC communities and to highlight their potential as great places to live and teach.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, up to twenty teacher candidates will have the chance to experience a practicum in a rural or remote setting from June 6 – 24, 2011.  Funding in the form of a bursary between $1400 and $2000 (depending on location) will be provided to offset some of the costs of transportation, accommodation, and living expenses.

Applicants must have demonstrated a high level of achievement in all completed course work, and in EDUC 323, the two-week practicum. Confirmation of acceptance will be made following a successful mid-point evaluation during EDUC 419 in addition to advisor approval.

If you are a TC interested in this opportunity, please contact Bob Shoofey (robert.shoofey@ubc.ca) in TEO as soon as possible.  Please provide Bob with some potential locations where you would be interested in going for this practicum, as we are open to any and all possibilities.”

Here’s the application form if you’re interested: Application for Rural or Remote Practicum Experience – 2010.  It’s due on Friday, 26 November 2010.

– Lawrence