Internship Program 2010

Information session for students

• Internships-what they are, what they are not and how to make them worthwhile for all

• 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(apart from Professional Skills in a Contemporary World) - if a result for course is a Fail or Incomplete you will be withdrawn from the Internship.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 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.

• Up to three days allowed for illness or other authorised absences – more than that need to be made up or application made to A/Dean of School (Helen Huntly)

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 Coordinator if absent or ill during EPL 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

What to do if….

1. You are asked to do an internal supervision

2. The school asks you to supervise/assist with a school sporting event

3. You are requested to supervise students in swimming activities

4. A student is harmed/injured

What to do if…

5. You are unable to attend for the day due to legitimate reasons

6. You need to leave during the day for legitimate reasons

7. You feel you are being requested to do too much teaching

8. 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 within schools in term 4

• You are entitled to time-off to attend interviews for jobs during the Internship.

Assessment -Internship

• Internship Progress report- completed by Intern using QCT standards

• Respond to two aspects • 1. how you have demonstrated the

standards 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.

• Internship Summative Report- statement of completion written and signed by Mentor

• University signs off – copy of your report must be sent in with the reporting booklet

Internship report – can be preparation for professional statement

• What makes these effective?

• Showing both professional knowledge and specific evidence and examples

• Balance between general points and detail

• Showing something of your personal strengths and qualities.

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 EPL4 and EPL5 & FAHE13001• Completed Child protection briefing or training• Current Blue card• Complete ‘Professional Skills….’ assessment• Have all EPL 1, 2, 3 assessment packages (when

returned we’ll send them out)• Downloaded QCT registration form• Downloaded DET & other employment forms

How to access support

• Email or phone …(Campus specific contacts)• s.davis@cqu.edu.au (Noosa)

• Kate Davies (Student Counsellor, Noosa)• k.a.davies@cqu.edu.au (Tues,Wed Thurs)

• Good news or concern we want to hear how you are going