Completing a teaching practicum is a rite of passage for every education student at Bishop’s University. You learn a lot of theory in your classes, but applying it in a real classroom is a whole different experience. Looking back, here are ten things I wish I had known before I started.   1. Understanding the Curriculum Is Non-Negotiable   Before my...

Ok, I have to get something off my chest: As an education student, practicums terrify me. After experiencing my first two, I am much less scared than I was at the start, but they still keep me up at night sometimes. But don’t worry; overthinking is super common among students in the School of Education,...