4.2 Practicum Forms
FLDP 7015 Field Manual
This chapter of the ECL Field OER will include all information and student expectations required while on practicum this Winter term. Also linked in this chapter is the FLDP 7015 field manual, where you will find all assessments in a Google Forms format to be completed.
The first Google form is the Student Checklist, which will act as an organizational and collaborative tool to plan and complete field-related work and assessments.
Manual Guides
Make a Copy of the Field Manual
Video Instructions
Video: “Make a Copy of the Practicum Workbook” by Fanshawe OER Design Studio [0:58] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License. Transcripts and closed captions are available on YouTube.
Text Instructions
To create your version of the Field Manual, click on the link found in the OER (above). If you are not already, signed into Google, you will be prompted to sign in.
Once you are signed in, or if you were already signed in, you will see a page asking you to make a copy. Click Make a copy.
You will see that the title says “Copy.” Double-click on it so that it becomes editable. Delete “Copy of” and place your name. When you click away, it will be saved.
Share Your Field Manual
Video Instructions
Video: “Share Your Practicum Workbook” by Fanshawe OER Design Studio [0:52] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License. Transcripts and closed captions are available on YouTube.
Text Instructions
Your field manual will also require input from your Agency Mentor and Faculty Advisor, if applicable.
To share your workbook, follow these steps.
Click on the Share button.
Under General access, change from “Restricted” to “Anyone with the link”.
Then click on “Viewer” and change it to “Editor”.
Click the Copy link button.
Now your link is copied you can email it to others who need access to the document.
Completing and Signing the Field Manual
Video Instructions
Video: “Completing and Signing the Practicum Workbook” by Fanshawe OER Design Studio [2:19] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License. Transcripts and closed captions are available on YouTube.
Text Instructions
The manual contains several different types of fillable areas. While many areas are for the student or apprentice to complete, there are also sections for the Agency Mentor and, if applicable, a Faculty Advisor.
Areas to be filled in with text are coloured blue. To complete one of these sections, click on the box and begin typing.
You can use any of the text formatting elements, such as bold, italics, bullets, etc., which can be found at the top of the page.
There are also checkbox options. For a checkbox, simply click on the box you wish to choose. If you want to uncheck a box, click it again.
Text areas and checkboxes can also be mixed together and can be completed as outlined.
In some areas, you will see a Date button.
Hover over the button to bring up the calendar. Click on the date you want to choose, and then click Ok.
In some areas, you might be asked for a signature. You can draw your signature through the following steps.
Place your cursor (click) in the signature box.
Click on the Insert menu, choose Drawing, and then New.
From the Line menu, choose Scribble.
Draw your signature in the box, and then click Save and Close.
Grab the corner of the box and drag it to resize the drawing.
Downloading Your Field Manual
Video Instructions
Video: “Downloading Your Practicum Workbook” by Fanshawe OER Design Studio [0:28] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License. Transcripts and closed captions are available on YouTube.
Text Instructions
When it is time to submit your completed workbook to FOL, you can download a copy. To download the workbook into Microsoft Word, navigate to the File menu, choose Download, and Microsoft Word.
You can then upload this document into the Submission Folder in FanshaweOnline.
To access more information about using Google Docs, such as making an account, visit Appendix A: Google Skills.
Manual Guides
Make a Copy of the Field Manual
To create your version of the Field Manual, click on the link found in the OER (above). If you are not already, signed into Google, you will be prompted to sign in.
Once you are signed in, or if you were already signed in, you will see a page asking you to make a copy. Click Make a copy.
You will see that the title says “Copy.” Double-click on it so that it becomes editable. Delete “Copy of” and place your name. When you click away, it will be saved.
Share Your Field Manual
Your field manual will also require input from your Agency Mentor and Faculty Advisor, if applicable.
To share your workbook, follow these steps.
Click on the Share button.
Under General access, change from “Restricted” to “Anyone with the link”.
Then click on “Viewer” and change it to “Editor”.
Click the Copy link button.
Now your link is copied you can email it to others who need access to the document.
Completing and Signing the Field Manual
The manual contains several different types of fillable areas. While many areas are for the student or apprentice to complete, there are also sections for the Agency Mentor and, if applicable, a Faculty Advisor.
Areas to be filled in with text are coloured blue. To complete one of these sections, click on the box and begin typing.
You can use any of the text formatting elements, such as bold, italics, bullets, etc., which can be found at the top of the page.
There are also checkbox options. For a checkbox, simply click on the box you wish to choose. If you want to uncheck a box, click it again.
Text areas and checkboxes can also be mixed together and can be completed as outlined.
In some areas, you will see a Date button.
Hover over the button to bring up the calendar. Click on the date you want to choose, and then click Ok.
In some areas, you might be asked for a signature. You can draw your signature through the following steps.
Place your cursor (click) in the signature box.
Click on the Insert menu, choose Drawing, and then New.
From the Line menu, choose Scribble.
Draw your signature in the box, and then click Save and Close.
Grab the corner of the box and drag it to resize the drawing.
Downloading Your Field Manual
When it is time to submit your completed workbook to FOL, you can download a copy. To download the workbook into Microsoft Word, navigate to the File menu, choose Download, and Microsoft Word.
You can then upload this document into the Submission Folder in FanshaweOnline.
To access more information about using Google Docs, such as making an account, visit Appendix A: Google Skills.
Additional Notes Regarding Practicum
Students are expected to follow all Fanshawe College-related policies while in their field environment. Please familiarize yourself with all Fanshawe policies on our ECL Degree homepage.
The final grade for your field placement will be determined collaboratively among the practicum agency/Agency Mentor and the Fanshawe College ECL faculty advisor.
WSIB – In Case of an Injury at Field Placement
Fanshawe College is pleased to inform you that should an incident occur involving a practicum student, the MAESD will continue to provide insurance at no cost to your organization. Student claims will be insured similarly to your employee claims; for example, students placed with a WSIB employer will be covered by WSIB insurance, and students placed with an employer not registered with WSIB will be covered by ACE INA Insurance.
Inform your Faculty Advisor and Field Practicum Coordinator immediately if you have been injured while on practicum.
If you are at a Field Placement and you are injured, please go to this link to fill out the necessary forms: Clinical/Field Pre-Placement Process: Placement Injury / Incident Reporting.
Attendance
Students are expected to:
- Attend all Thursday/Friday scheduled placement days exclusive of Statutory Holidays (i.e. Good Friday).
- Complete 200 hours (8 hours × 25 days). Attendance form to be completed (available in the manual).
- Complete the practicum shift hours as assigned by their centre. Fanshawe considers a standard shift to be eight hours with ½ hour of break time and ½ hour of reflective practice.
- No field placement is scheduled for Fanshawe College Reading Week (students may, however, use this week to make up missed time if agreeable to their mentor).
- Contact their Agency Mentor and Faculty Advisor when not attending placement.
- Students may use one day of Professional Learning to make up lost hours (Professional Learning form available in the manual).
Extenuating Circumstances
- Religious Holiday: If the student has a religious holiday that affects practicum attendance, the student needs to communicate this required absence in advance with their Agency Mentor and Faculty Advisor.
- Illness/Personal Reasons: Missed field hours due to illness or personal reasons must be made up by the end of the term. Makeup days must be arranged in collaboration with the Agency Mentor and Faculty Advisor.
- Inclement Weather: If Fanshawe College is closed due to inclement weather, the student is not required to attend placement.
- Professional Development Days: Some sites may also have planned professional development days for their teams. If possible, we encourage students to attend these days. In the event the placement will not allow students to attend, it may be possible for students to support the site in an alternative way as agreed to by the placement site and field seminar professor. If this is not possible, then students will be required to make up for it these days.
Ongoing Discussion with Agency Mentor
- Clarify expectations in participating in children’s routines (snack, transitions, etc).
- Engage in ALL ASPECTS of the Program.
- Build relationships with children and families.
- Work in partnership with your Agency Mentor(s) – Curriculum Planning.
Regular Communication with your Faculty Advisor
- Determine/discuss personal goals with your Faculty Advisor.
- Contact them with any questions and respond within 48 hours to their emails.
- Set up midterm and final meetings.
