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Initiative Placements

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Initiative Placements

During the 2011-2012 school year school boards in the Brantford area will be partnering with Nipissing University Brantford in the following initiatives:
 
PJC & VS Writing Centre Initiative
The goal of this partnership is to create supports that will assist PJC students in bridging the gap between secondary school and post-secondary school writing.  
You might be interested in this placement if:
  • You are a Junior / Intermediate pre-service teacher
  • You are working towards English as a teachable
  • You have strong writing skills
Virtual Grand E Communication - Pending
The goal of this partnership are to have results in the following areas:
  • An increased, practical ICT awareness within the Nipissing University student body;
  • The realization of Nipissing’s goal of the realistic integration of technology into practicum placements;
  • The effective support of the iTEACH initiative;
  • The increased opportunities for meaningful ICT-based educational interactions for student-learners within Grand Erie practicum classrooms;
  • The maximization of technology to improve communication, use of data, and learning;
  •  The develop mentorships and encourage partnerships;         
  • The engagement of all students in authentic learning.
You might be interested in this placement if:
  • You have an interest in technology and computers
  • Learning about different ways to use technology within the classroom setting
  • Learning more about a Mac computer, and Mac software
Literacy Project Six Nations Initiative - Pending
The goal of this partnership is to create and implement programs and in-service sessions to be offered at Six Nations of the Grand River schools.  As well as to provide Teacher Candidates with the opportunity to teach in Six Nations classrooms. 
You might be interested in this placement if:
  • You recognize and appreciate the culture of the Six Nations
  • You have special interest of Six Nations of the Grand River schools with respect to Aboriginal Education and educational equity
 

Opportunities Yet To Be Filled:

Thanks to all who have put forth interest in participating in an Initiative Placement. 
 
The majority of partnerships will involve schools within the City of Brantford. For more information or to request to participate in one of these unique placement opportunities please contact the Practicum Office at brant@nipissingu.ca

 



 
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