Internship Program 2010

1. 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

2. 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

3. What they are not? • Internal relief • An extended supervised practicum • Teacher aide in the classroom • 100% classroom responsibility

4. 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

5. 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

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(apart from Professional Skills in a Contemporary World) - if a result for course is a Fail or Incomplete you will be withdrawn from the Internship.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. What to do if…. • You are asked to do an internal supervision • The school asks you to supervise/assist with a school sporting event • You are requested to supervise students in swimming activities • A student is harmed/injured

12. What to do if… • You are unable to attend for the day due to legitimate reasons • You need to leave during the day for legitimate reasons • You feel you are being requested to do too much teaching • You encounter adverse feedback from a parent

13. 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.

14. 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?

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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