
“We are on a journey . . .”: reflections of Nipissing University B.Ed candidates
This collection of 27 reflections on issues encountered during practicum, selected and edited by myself and Kelly Ann Smith, is being used as a Course Pack in EDUC 4102 and EDUC 4202 in 2004-2005.
Table of Contents
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Introduction |
John S. Long & Kelly A. Smith |
3 |
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My associate teacher has changed . . . |
Katherine Abrams |
16 |
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To hug or not to hug? |
Janice Jhita |
26 |
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We have become a culture . . . defined by fear |
Leah Hancock |
32 |
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I said nothing |
Mary Nivens |
37 |
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I had to improve on one area: my voice |
Lisa Davidson |
44 |
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I have to admit to being completely unprepared |
Sharon Fung |
48 |
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I am angry with myself |
Christine Gaudet |
54 |
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Did I do enough? |
R. Deschamps |
62 |
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I had to take a stand |
Jesse Doberman |
68 |
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She introduced me as her co-op student |
Darlene Anderson |
75 |
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I am never going to let someone else influence . . . |
Susan Charles |
84 |
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I felt awkward and uncomfortable |
Marilyn Evans |
92 |
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Homework |
Kathleen Cain |
101 |
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Patterns in the formation of groups |
Melisa Kennedy |
108 |
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Spontaneous moments |
Lottie Spears |
114 |
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This was an opportunity |
Holly Deighton |
118 |
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Andrew |
Ronnie Beaufort |
124 |
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Inclusion |
Lynne Sutherland |
130 |
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Another world? |
Nora Carpenter |
136 |
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Joey |
Lauretta Simons |
144 |
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It all ties back to confidentiality |
Martha Kerr |
151 |
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I found myself struggling to remain positive |
Jane Pelham |
159 |
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The easy way out would have been to give up |
Dan Timms |
166 |
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Growth and development from student to teacher |
Mary-Anne Wood |
172 |
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I have never experienced such a feeling . . . |
Nat Walker |
176 |
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Donald |
Erin Wakelin |
181 |
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Take time to listen |
Melinda Syson |
187 |
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