COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

EXPERIENCE (CLE)

EDUC4858

CLEHandbookStudentsandSiteSupervisors

CONTENTS

EDUC4858CommunityLeadershipExperience

CourseDescription.....................................................................................................................................................1

LearningExpectations/Outputs..................................................................................................................................1

CourseRequirements.................................................................................................................................................1

RoleoftheTeacherCandidate

FindingaPlacement................................................................................................................................................1-2

FoundationsofProfessionalPractice.........................................................................................................................2

Confidentiality............................................................................................................................................................2

PoliceVulnerableSectorCheck..................................................................................................................................2

WorkplaceSafetyandInsuranceBoard(WSIB).........................................................................................................2

CommunityLeadershipExperienceLog...................................................................................................................2

AbsencefromCommunityPlacement....................................................................................................................2-3

RoleoftheSiteSupervisor

WelcomingyourTeacherCandidate..........................................................................................................................3

Supervision.................................................................................................................................................................3

Feedback....................................................................................................................................................................3

Evaluation...................................................................................................................................................................3

TeacherCandidateAbsence.......................................................................................................................................4

SiteSupervisorAbsence................................................................................................................................................4

StepstoTakeiftheTeacherCandidateExperiencesDifficulty..................................................................................4

CommunityLeadershipExperienceResponsibilities

CommunityLeadershipExperienceResponsibilities..................................................................................................5

TeacherCandidatesatRisk

DoesNotMeetExpectations......................................................................................................................................6

RemovalfromCommunityPlacement.......................................................................................................................6

DeterminationofFinalGrade

DeterminationofFinalGrade.....................................................................................................................................7

AdditionalCommunityPlacement.............................................................................................................................7

Resources

CommunityLeadershipExperienceLog................................................................................................................8-9

CommunityLeadershipExperienceReport-Sample..........................................................................................10-11

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EDUC 4858 COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

TheCommunityLeadershipExperienceHandbookisthecourseoutlineforEDUC4858.Italsoservesasareferenceforsitesupervisors.

Course Description

Teacher candidates apply pedagogical skills and theoretical knowledge in a self-selected, non-traditional communitysettingasameanstobroadenpracticalexperienceanddevelopawarenessofcommunity-basedprogramsthatbenefitfrom educational applications. Placement may include a Nipissing University supported teaching and leadershipexperience(e.g.,Kenya,TroisPistoles,FortAlbany).

Learning Expectations/Outputs

Teachercandidateswill:

● demonstrateprofessionalisminallaspectsofthecommunityexperienceaccordingtotheOCTStandardsofPractice;● applycourse-basedknowledgeandskillsinanon-traditionalsetting;● engageinreflectionasameansofimprovingteachingpractice;● interactappropriatelywithclientsandco-workers;● demonstrate commitment toprofessionalgrowth throughcollaborationwith site supervisor(s) andacceptanceof

variedresponsibilitiesinanon-traditionalenvironment.

Course Requirements

● Teachercandidatesarerequiredtoattendallscheduledsessionsandsuccessfullycompleteaminimumof60hoursofcommunity-basedteachingexperienceduringtheacademicyear.

● EDUC4858CommunityLeadershipExperienceisapass(SAT)orfail(F)courseandmaybeattemptedonlyonce.

PleaserefertotheNipissingUniversityAcademicCalendarforcompleteprogramrequirements.

ROLEOF THE TEACHERCANDIDATE

Finding a Placement

Teachercandidatesareresponsibleforresearchingvariousorganizationsandsecuringtheirowncommunityplacement.The Practicum Office will assist teacher candidates who experience difficulty in finding an appropriate and safeplacementifrequested.Teachercandidatesmustkeepthefollowingcriteriainmindwhenresearchingorganizationsofinterest:

● Theplacementmustconsistofaminimumof60hoursofservice.● Theplacementmusthaveaconnectiontohumandevelopmentandservicetothecommunity.● Theplacementmustincludeateaching/learningcomponentwhereteachingskillscanbeapplied.● The placement must be completed within Ontario, unless it is an international or otherleadership experience

supportedbyNipissingUniversity.● Theplacementmustbecompletedwithinahealthyandsafeenvironment.● Theplacementmustbeunpaid.● Theplacementmustnotbecompletedwithinanorganizationwheretheteachercandidatehaspreviouslyworked

orvolunteered.● Thesitesupervisorcannotbeanimmediatefamilymemberoftheteachercandidate.

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● Placementhoursmustbearrangedaccordingtotheneedsoftheorganizationand/orthesitesupervisor.● Theplacementmaybecompletedinanoutdooreducationcentreorinacareandtreatmentfacilitythatisrunbya

publiclyfundedschoolboardinOntario.

Foundations of Professional Practice

TeachercandidatesmustadheretotheOntarioCollegeofTeachersFoundationsofProfessionalPractice,aswellastheOntarioTeachers’FederationCodeofEthics.Abreachofanypartofthesemaybereasonenoughtopreventtheteachercandidate from continuing in the AboriginalTeacherCertificationProgram(ATCP)ortheTeacherofAnishnaabemwinas a Second Language Program (TASL) or continuing in the practicum, or from being deemed successful in theseprograms.

Confidentiality

Most organizations are governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). During thecommunityplacement,teachercandidatesmaybeprivytoprivateandconfidentialinformation.FIPPAdemandsthatallemployees(teachercandidates)respect theprivacyofeach individual,hence, it isprohibitedforteachercandidatestosharepersonalinformationacquiredintheworkplace(hostorganization).

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Teacher candidates must be prepared to provide, upon request, a copy of a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check(PVSC) to their site supervisor. Failure to provide a current PVSCmay result in the teacher candidate being removedfromtheplacement. SomeorganizationsmayrequireanoriginalPVSC.

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

TheMinistryof Training,Colleges,andUniversities (MTCU)providesan insurance coverageprogramthroughWSIB forteacher candidates completing unpaid work placements. Guidelines and FAQs related to WSIB can be found on theMinistry’spublicwebsiteat:

http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/publications/UnpaidWork_PlacementsGuide.pdf

Community Leadership Experience Log

TeachercandidatesmustlogtheircommunityleadershiphoursbycompletingtheCommunityLeadershipLog(p.8-9).

Whencompletingreflectionsattheendofplacement,teachercandidatesshouldaskthemselves:

● HowdidIapplycourse-basedknowledgeandpriorclassroomexperienceinmycommunityplacement?● Whataspectofmycommunityleadershipexperienceresonatedwithmethemostandwhy?● Howhasmycommunityleadershipexperienceinformedmyprofessionalgrowth?● Howhasmycommunityleadershipexperienceimpactedme(e.g.,personally,professionally)?

A teachercandidatewho fails to submit acopyofhis/herCommunityLeadershipExperienceLogby thedeadline isatriskof receivinga finalgradeof “F” (fail) inEDUC4858Community LeadershipExperience. SeeDeterminationofFinalGrade(p.7).

Absence from Community Placement

Regular attendance throughout the community placement is an expectation for the successful completion of EDUC4858.Teachercandidatesmustmakeeveryefforttoscheduleappointmentsoutsideof setplacementhours.Teacher

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candidates who must be absent are required to make up all hours as soon as possible and are responsible fornegotiatingthedatesdirectlywiththesitesupervisor.AbsencesmustberecordedintheCommunityLeadershipLog(p.8-9)

ROLEOF THE SITE SUPERVISOR

Site supervisors are asked to provide teacher candidateswith opportunities to explore differentwaysof applying thepedagogical skills and theoretical knowledge they have gained in the teacher education program. They will guideteachercandidates intheirrolewithintheorganizationandwillprovideclearexpectationsanddutiestobefulfilledbytheteachercandidate.Sitesupervisorsarerequiredtoevaluatetheirteachercandidate’ssuccessintheplacementusingtheSchulichSchoolofEducationCommunityLeadershipReport(p.10-11).

Welcoming your Teacher Candidate

Beginning a new placement is often an exciting yet stressful time for teacher candidates. Site supervisors areencouragedtoconsiderthefollowingwhenwelcomingteachercandidatesintotheorganization:

● Make contact with your teacher candidate prior to his/her arrival and share information about currentprojects/initiativesthatarehappeningwithintheorganization;

● Provide your teacher candidate with a schedule (minimum of 60 hours) and a brief outline of his/her role andresponsibilitieswithintheorganization;

● Provide your teacher candidate with helpful resources (e.g., organizational policies and procedures, appropriatedress,calendarofevents,parking);

● Provideyourteachercandidatewithatouroftheorganizationandintroducethemtocolleagues;● Clearlyoutlineyourexpectationsoftheteachercandidateduringtheplacement.

Supervision

Site supervisorswillmonitor and support the teacher candidate throughout the community placement to ensure thattheteachercandidate’sresponsibilitieswithintheorganizationarefulfilledinaneffectiveway.Pleaserefertothechartonp.5forasummaryofresponsibilitiesofboththesitesupervisorandteachercandidate.

Feedback

Ongoing constructive feedback is critical for the professional growth of teacher candidates. Site supervisors areencouraged to meet with their teacher candidate on a regular basis, preferably daily, to provide feedback. It is theresponsibilityoftheteachercandidatetobeavailableforthesemeetings.

Evaluation

Site supervisors will evaluate the teacher candidate’s contribution to the organization. A fillable version of theCommunityLeadershipReport (p.10-11)willbeemailedto thesitesupervisorprior totheplacement. Sitesupervisorsarerequiredtocompletethereportonthefinaldayandsubmititnolaterthanoneweekfollowingtheconclusionoftheplacementto:

● ThePrincipal,AboriginalProgramsand● Theteachercandidate(teachercandidatewillprovideemailaddress).

ThesitesupervisorisencouragedtodiscussthereportwiththeteachercandidatepriortosubmittingittothePrincipal,AboriginalPrograms.

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Teacher Candidate Absence

Iftheteachercandidateisabsentfromplacementanddoesnotnotifythesitesupervisor,thesitesupervisorisaskedtocontact the Principal, Aboriginal Programs as soon as possible at 705-474-3450 ext. 4368. Teacher candidates arerequiredtomakeupforallmissedtimeandareresponsiblefornegotiatingthedatesdirectlywiththe sitesupervisor.

Site Supervisor Absence

If the site supervisor is absent during the placement, the teacher candidate may not assume unsupervisedresponsibilities.Anothermemberoftheorganizationmustbepresenttoassistandsupervisetheteachercandidate.

Steps to Take if the Teacher Candidate Experiences Difficulty

Sitesupervisorsmayusethefollowingasaguidelineiftheteachercandidateexperiencesdifficulty:

1. Sitesupervisorsareaskedtonotify thePrincipal,AboriginalPrograms immediately (705-474-3450ext. 4368) if theteacher candidate begins to experience difficulty in the placement or is at risk of receiving an overallachievementlevelofDoesNotMeetExpectations(D).

2. UsingtheCommunityLeadershipReportasabasisfordiscussion,thesitesupervisorshoulddiscussconcernswith

theteachercandidateandoffersuggestionsandguidancewherenecessary.3. Thesitesupervisorshouldset reasonableandrealisticgoals for improvementtobedemonstratedby theteacher

candidateaccordingtoanestablishedtimeline.4. The site supervisor isencouraged tokeepappropriatedocumentation,particularly if the teachercandidate isnot

meetingtheexpectationsinanyareaofthereport.5. ThesitesupervisorandPracticumCoordinatorwillmonitorthesubsequentperformanceoftheteachercandidateto

determinewhetherornothe/shemaycontinueintheplacement.

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (CLE) RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities SiteSupervisor TeacherCandidate

General ● Guideandmentortheteachercandidate● Reviewyourexpectationswiththeteachercandidate

● Providefeedbacktotheteachercandidateonaregularbasis

● Providesitesupervisorwithapplicableformsandpersonalresumétosecureplacement

● ProvidePVSCtositesupervisor(ifapplicable)● Providehealth&safetycertificatetosupervisor(ifapplicable)

● BeprofessionalAttendance ● Createaschedulefortheteachercandidate

thatmeetstheneedsoftheorganizationandtherequirementsoftheCLEplacement

● Designatesomeoneelsewithintheorganizationtosupervisetheteachercandidateifyouareabsent

● Attendplacementregularlyaccordingtotheagreeduponschedule

● Bepunctual● Notifysitesupervisorofabsences● RecordabsencesinyourCLELog

Planning&Preparation

● Priortoplacement,maketheteachercandidateawareofanyrequiredplanning/preparation

● Duringtheplacement,workwiththeteachercandidatetocreateanoutlineoftheactivities/tasks/projectsthatneedtobeaccomplished

● Planandpreparefortheplacementinadvance,asrequiredbythesitesupervisor

● Bepreparedforplacementeachdayandcompleteactivities/tasks/projectsassignedbythesitesupervisor,meetingapplicabledeadlines

Health&Safety ● Providetheteachercandidatewithrelevantorganizationalhealthandsafetypoliciesandprocedures

● Becomefamiliarwithandadheretoorganizationalhealthandsafetypoliciesandprocedures

Confidentiality ● Providetheteachercandidatewithorganizationalpoliciesregardingconfidentiality

● Ifapplicable,ensurethattheteachercandidatecompletesallrequiredpaperwork

● Becomefamiliarwithandadheretoorganizationalpoliciesregardingconfidentiality

● BecomefamiliarwiththeFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct(FIPPA)

CLELog ● Attheendofeachday,initialtheteachercandidate’sCLELog

● Uponcompletionoftheplacement,signanddatetheteachercandidate’sCLELog

● CompleteyourCLELogonaregularbasis● Attheendofeachday,askyoursitesupervisortoinitialyourlogentries

● Uponcompletionoftheplacement,askyoursitesupervisortosignanddateyourCLELog

Reflection ● Encouragetheteachercandidatetosetgoalsandreflectonhis/hereffectivenessintheplacement

● Setpersonal/professionalgoals● Reflectonyoureffectivenessintheplacement● Attheendofyourplacement,recordyouroverallreflectionintheCLELog

Evaluation ● CompletetheCLEReportonthefinaldayofplacement

● Discussthereportwiththeteachercandidate● EmailthecompletedreporttothePracticumOfficeandtheteachercandidatenolaterthanoneweekfollowingtheconclusionoftheplacement

● RemindthesitesupervisorthattheCLEReportistobecompletedonthefinaldayofplacement

● Acceptfeedbackprofessionally● ProvidethesitesupervisorwithyourNipissingUniversityemailaddress

Questions/Concerns? ContactthePrincipal,AboriginalProgramsT:705-474-3450ext.4368E:chrisha@nipissingu.ca

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TEACHERCANDIDATESATRISK

Teachercandidateswhoexperiencedifficulty inthecommunityplacementorhaveaquestion/concern,shouldcontactthePrincipal,AboriginalProgramsforimmediatesupport.

Does Not Meet Expectations

A teacher candidatewho receivesanoverall achievement levelofDoesNotMeetExpectations (D)on theCommunityLeadershipReportwillhavehis/herfilereviewedbythePracticumCommitteeandisatriskofreceivingafinalgradeofF(fail)inEDUC4858.

Removal from Community Placement

Any of the followingmay be considered cause for the immediate removal of a teacher candidate from a communityplacement:

1. Achargebyorganizationpersonneland/ortheSchulichSchoolofEducationofphysicalorsexualabuse;2. Areportbyorganizationpersonneland/ortheSchulichSchoolofEducationofunprofessionalconductasregulated

bytheOntarioCollegeofTeachersFoundationsofProfessionalPractice,aswellastheOntarioTeachers’FederationCodeofEthics.

3. An assessment by organization personnel and/or the Schulich School of Education that the teacher candidate’s

behaviour seriously or chronically affects the intellectual, emotional or physical well-being of others within theorganization;

4. In the opinion of the Schulich School of Education and/or site supervisor that there is evidence that continued

placementcouldhaveadetrimentaleffectontheorganization,thelearners,orthestaff.

Ifateachercandidateisremovedfromacommunityplacementforanyreason,itisconsideredafailedplacement(DoesNot Meet Expectations). If a teacher candidate removes him/herself from a community placement without writtenconsentfromthePracticumOffice,itisconsideredafailedplacement(DoesNotMeetExpectations).Ineithercase,theteachercandidatewillhavehis/herfilereviewedbythePracticumCommitteeandisatriskofreceivingafinalgradeofF(fail)inEDUC4858.

Theteachercandidate’srighttocontinueintheprogrammayberevoked,dependingonthenatureofthesituation.

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DETERMINATIONOF FINALGRADE

Teachercandidatesmustbesuccessfulinthecourseentitled:EDUC4858CommunityLeadershipExperience,inadditiontomeeting allotheracademicrequirementsinordertoobtaintheirBachelorofEducationdegreeand/orDiplomainEducation.Fullprogram requirementsareoutlinedintheNipissingUniversityAcademicCalendar.

FinalstandinginEDUC4858 isbasedonathoroughreviewoftheCommunityLeadershipExperienceReportandotherrelevantdocumentationby thePracticumCommittee.ThePracticumCommittee,chairedby theAssociateDeanoftheSchulichSchoolofEducation, ismadeupoffiveelectedfull-timefacultymembersandmeetsaminimumoffourtimesperyear.

AteachercandidatewhoreceivesaminimumoverallachievementlevelofMeetsExpectations(M)ontheirCommunityLeadershipReportandwhosubmitsasatisfactoryCommunityLeadershipExperienceLogwillreceiveafinalgradeofSAT(pass)inEDUC4858.

A teacher candidate who receives an overall achievement level of Does Not Meet Expectations (D) on his/herCommunity LeadershipExperienceReport and/orwho fails to submit a satisfactoryCommunity LeadershipExperienceLogwillhavehis/herfilereviewedbythePracticumCommitteeandisatriskofreceivingafinalgradeofF(fail)inEDUC4858.TheseteachercandidateswillbeinvitedtosubmittothePracticumCommitteeawrittenreflectionregardingtheirdifficulty in the community placement. This documentation will become part of any future review of theteachercandidate’sfilebythePracticumCommittee.

Teacher candidates will be notified in writing of the Practicum Committee’s decision within 14 business days of thereview.Possibleoutcomesareoutlinedbelow:

FirstReview ReviewofAdditionalCommunityPlacement(ifapplicable)

PossibleOutcomes

F(fail) F(fail)

SAT(pass) SAT(pass)

Additionalcommunityplacement

The Schulich School of Education reserves the right to exercise its collective professional judgement about a teachercandidate’sfinalstandingintheBEdprogram.

Additional Community Placement

In very rare cases, the Practicum Committeemay require a teacher candidate to successfully complete an additionalcommunityplacementinordertomeetthecourserequirementsofEDUC4858.TeachercandidateswhodonotreceiveaminimumoverallachievementlevelofMeetsExpectations(M)intheplacementwillreceiveafinalgradeofF(fail) inEDUC4858.Teachercandidateswhorefuse tocomplete theplacementorwhoare removed/removethemselves fromtheplacementwillreceiveafinalgradeofF(fail)inEDUC4858.

Additionalcommunityplacementissubjecttoa$400administrativefee.

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EDUC4858:CommunityLeadershipExperienceLogPleasecompleteandreturnthisformtothePrincipal,AboriginalProgramsatchrisha@nipissingu.ca

TeacherCandidateName: StudentID:

Organization: SiteSupervisorName:

Date #HoursCompleted SummaryofResponsibilities SiteSupervisor

Initials

Sample1: February28thSample2:February29th

4.5hours0hours

Provideasummaryoftasks/projects/dutiesyouwereresponsiblefortoday.Absentduetoillness

Sitesupervisormustsignoffeachday.

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Reflections

Whencompletingyourreflections,askyourselfthefollowingquestions:● HowdidIapplycourse-basedknowledgeandpriorclassroomexperienceinmycommunityplacement?● Whataspectofmycommunityleadershipexperienceresonatedwithmethemostandwhy?● Howhasmycommunityleadershipexperienceinformedmyprofessionalgrowth?● Howhasmycommunityleadershipexperienceimpactedme(e.g.,personally,professionally)?

Total#ofHoursCompleted: /minimum60hrs.

TeacherCandidateSignature: Date:

SiteSupervisorSignature: Date:

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SCHULICHSCHOOLOFEDUCATIONCOMMUNITYLEADERSHIPEXPERIENCEREPORT-SAMPLETeacherCandidateName: SampleOnly

OrganizationName:

SiteSupervisorName:

DateofReport:

OVERALLACHIEVEMENT

MEETSEXPECTATIONSWITHEXCELLENCE(E)TheTeacherCandidatedemonstratestherequiredskills/attitudeswithahighdegreeofeffectiveness.

MEETSEXPECTATIONS(M)TheTeacherCandidatedemonstratestherequiredskills/attitudeseffectively.

DOESNOTMEETEXPECTATIONS(D)TheTeacherCandidatedemonstratestherequiredskills/attitudeswithlimitedeffectiveness.

SKILLSANDATTITUDES D M E1.CommitmenttoServiceFulfillsresponsibilitiesandcommitmentswithintheenvironment EstablishesprioritiesandmanagestimetocompletetasksasassignedbytheSiteSupervisor Treatsothersequitablyandwithrespect 2.LeadershipandCommunity Takesresponsibilityforandmanagesownbehaviour(e.g,attendance,punctuality,demeanour,deportment) AcceptsvariousresponsibilitiesasassignedbytheSiteSupervisor Respondspositivelytotheideas,opinions,values,andtraditionsofothers Collaborateswithotherstocreateapositivecommunity Sharesinformation,resources,andexpertise 3.ProfessionalLearningLooksforandactsonnewideasandopportunitiesforlearningand/orprofessionalgrowth Demonstratesthecapacityforinnovationandawillingnesstotakerisks Approachesnewtaskswithapositiveattitude Assessesandreflectscriticallyonownstrengths,needs,andinterests(includingtheCommunityLeadershipExperienceLog) Plansfortheenvironment(e.g.,resources,materials) 4.EngagingandSustainingRelationshipsContributespositivelytothegoalsoftheorganization Demonstratesenthusiasm Seeksclarificationorassistancewhenneededandacceptsconstructivefeedback Respondspurposefullytochallenges 5.CommunicationPracticesEngagesinprofessionalcommunicationwithothers(e.g.,SiteSupervisor,colleagues,learners) Modelsappropriatecommunicationstrategies(i.e.,written,verbal,non-verbal) Useslisteningandquestioningskillsappropriatetothesetting

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BrieflydescribethemainrolesandresponsibilitiesoftheTeacherCandidatewithintheorganization:

Sampleonly.

Overallcomments:

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IhavediscussedthisreportwiththeTeacherCandidate

SiteSupervisorE-Signature:SampleOnly

PLEASEEMAILCOMPLETEDREPORTTO:● ThePrincipal,AboriginalProgramsatchrisha@nipissingu.ca● TheTeacherCandidate