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鉂� Take note: Applications for Distant Placements are now CLOSED for Winter 2025.听
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Take note: Distant听and "alternative" placements are only possible for听B.Ed. 4th Field Experience. In some cases, "alternative" placements can be done for the 2nd Field Experience. MATL students can only do an Internship at an Adult Education setting for their 2nd Internship.
Distant听and "alternative" placements听are enriching and challenging experiences, however, they should only be undertaken by Student Teachers who have conducted a thorough assessment of their own strengths and weaknesses, and are prepared for the unique challenges and opportunities.听In general, Student Teachers who are successful in undertaking a distant or "alternative" placement听are:听
- Proactive, resourceful, independent, and enjoy new experiences; capable of identifying goals and making concrete plans to achieve them
- Mature, have听sound judgment, and can adjust expectations; experienced in managing complex and/or stressful situations听
- Comfortable being separated from support networks (e.g. friends, family, routine, etc.); comfortable with ICT (e.g. Zoom, Skype, Dropbox, etc.)听
- Prepared to experience differences in communication and cultural "norms" (if travelling abroad)听
Prior to considering a distant or "alternative" placement, Student Teachers should conduct a thorough self-assessment to evaluate whether or not they believe that they possess these key qualities.听
Students should consult the details below and, if necessary, contact their Placement Coordinator for more details.听
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"Alternative" placements (i.e. non-mainstream) encompass a wide range of opportunities (including adult education and outreach/"specific need" schools).
These type of placements are only听arranged by the ISA.
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Application Deadline for FE4 Winter 2025: Friday, November 1st
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Eligibility
- Minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Strong evaluation reports in previous Field Experiences (consistent marks of 'Proficient' or 'Exceeding')
- See table below for program and placement eligibility
How to Apply
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Indicate your interest in doing an alternative听placement in the "Comments" section of your placement form.
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Email placements.education [at] mcgill.ca with the following criteria:
- short personal statement (outlining reasons for applying听and suitability)
- Current CV (FE4 and IN2 applications only)
All placement requests are subject to availability at the host board/school and final approval for all alternative opportunities lies with the听ISA Manager.听 You may also be asked to interview at the school.
The usual professional competencies and assessment forms apply to听Alternative Placements; however, Supervisors and Co-operating Teachers are advised to consider the unique contexts of these placements during evaluations.
Opportunities
| TYPE | SCHOOLS / SCHOOL BOARDS | ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS | ELIGIBILE PLACEMENTS |
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| Adult Education |
Including (but not limited to),听,听,听 NOTE:听Students in the B.Ed. and MATL听Secondary ELA and Math听programs may be placed in Adult Education Centre placements, even if not specifically requested. |
B.Ed. Secondary B.Ed. TESL MATL |
B.Ed. FE2 & FE4 MATL IN2 |
| Work-Oriented Training Path (WOTP) Prework Training | This path is intended to give students practical training for the workplace, while pursuing general education adapted to their needs. The purpose of Prework Training to prepare students for the demands of life in society and the world of work. Available at 听 |
B. Ed. Secondary |
B.Ed. FE2 & FE4 |
| Outreach/"Specific Need" | Including (but not limited to),听 (Perspectives, Options, Focus, etc.) | B.Ed. Secondary | B.Ed. FE2 & FE4 |
| Special Needs | Including (but not limited to), ,听, or Alternative Learning Programs in a mainstream school (e.g. ) | B.Ed. K/Elem, Secondary, Music, Phys. Ed. |
B.Ed. FE2 & FE4 听 |
| Jewish General Hospital |
Psychiatry Unit's Day School Program |
B.Ed. K/Elem *Bilingual preferred* |
B.Ed. FE2 & FE4 |
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Placements outside of Greater Montreal (i.e. within Quebec, within Canada, or internationally) are possible for听B.Ed.听4th Field Experience students (not for MATL). Distant placements may either be organized by the ISA Office (through partnered placements) or be听self-directed听(i.e. arranged/organized entirely by the Student Teacher). See below for further details on distant placement options.
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Distant Placement Options
Student teachers interested in undergoing a Distant Placement for FE4 have two options available to them:
1) Partnered Placements: These distant placement opportunities are arranged by ISA with partners in and out of McGill. For these placements, accommodations and travel may be provided, and may be organized for you by the ISA office. These opportunities require less organization and arrangements on the part of student teachers, and involve established relationships with external partners. Take note that some partnered placements do not offer accommodations or travel, and may need to be covered by the student teacher.
2) Self-Directed: Self-Directed placements are independently organized by the student teacher, but are always subject to final approval by the ISA office. Such placement opportunities are entirely self-organized (finding and finalizing a host school placement) and self-funded (travel, accommodations, etc.). The ISA does not coordinate self-directed placements, but are available to students for support and guidance as needed. Self-directed placements are a great opportunity to return to your hometown or explore a new location.
Eligibility
- Minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Strong evaluation reports in previous Field Experiences (consistent marks of 'Proficient' or 'Exceeding'), in particular FE3
- Students who are doing FE3 after the application deadline (i.e. doing FE3 in Fall and FE4 the following Winter)听will receive听tentative听acceptances, contingent on their FE3 evaluations. Priority may be given during selection to applicants who have already completed FE3 by the application deadline.
- Valid passport (if travelling outside of Canada)
- B.Ed. Student doing 4th Field Experience (FE4)听
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How to Apply
Partnered Placements
Students who wish to seek out a placement with a partnered school will have their placements arranged by the ISA office. To apply, please review the following:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (see above)
- Complete the "Distance Opportunity Request - FE4" webform by the stated deadline. You will be asked to upload your:
- 1 page letter of intent (outlining reasons for applying and suitability)
- Current CV
- Attend an interview with the ISA Manager (scheduled after the application deadline) and other parties, as required
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Self-Directed Distant Placements
Students who wish to seek out a self-directed distant placement for听B.Ed. 4th Field Experience must handle all aspects of coordination; however, as with all placements, final approval rests with the ISA Manager. Take important note: Self-Directed Distant Placements can only be your 1st choice when applying!
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All placement requests are subject to availability at the host board/school and final approval for all distant opportunities lies with the ISA Manager.
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