On a journey

“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. 

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Introduction

John S. Long & Kelly A. Smith

3

My associate teacher has changed . . .

Katherine Abrams

16

To hug or not to hug?

Janice Jhita

26

We have become a culture . . . defined by fear

Leah Hancock

32

I said nothing

Mary Nivens

37

I had to improve on one area: my voice

Lisa Davidson

44

I have to admit to being completely unprepared

Sharon Fung

48

I am angry with myself

Christine Gaudet

54

Did I do enough?

R. Deschamps

62

I had to take a stand

Jesse Doberman

68

She introduced me as her co-op student

Darlene Anderson

75

I am never going to let someone else influence . . .

Susan Charles

84

I felt awkward and uncomfortable

Marilyn Evans

92

Homework

Kathleen Cain

101

Patterns in the formation of groups

Melisa Kennedy

108

Spontaneous moments

Lottie Spears

114

This was an opportunity

Holly Deighton

118

Andrew

Ronnie Beaufort

124

Inclusion

Lynne Sutherland

130

Another world?

Nora Carpenter

136

Joey

Lauretta Simons

144

It all ties back to confidentiality

Martha Kerr

151

I found myself struggling to remain positive

Jane Pelham

159

The easy way out would have been to give up

Dan Timms

166

Growth and development from student to teacher

Mary-Anne Wood

172

I have never experienced such a feeling . . .

Nat Walker

176

Donald

Erin Wakelin

181

Take time to listen

Melinda Syson

187

 

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