Alternative Settings Placement

As part of the two-year Bachelor of Education program, Teacher Candidates are required to complete three-weeks or 75 hours in an Alternative Settings Placement. The placements can be non-school placements that are typically completed between years one and two, however different opportunities may require Teacher Candidates to fulfill these commitments during their regular classes and practicum. 

Strongly encouraged to find placements in settings that they may not traditionally find themselves in, our hope is that Teacher Candidates will adapt their experiences and learnings from the program, and apply them to situations and scenarios that may not be familiar. For some candidates, these settings may include opportunities such as being a counsellor at a summer camp, facilitation of athletic and sports based programs (i.e. skating lessons, swimming lessons, etc.), research assistant, outdoor learning support, and many more. 

Trent Faculty Facilitated Placements

Navigating the menu on the right, you will find a number of long-standing, popular Alternative Settings Placement opportunities, facilitated by School of Education faculty. Read more on the desired opportunity, and connect with the contact listed for more information should you find it of interest.

Independent Research & Curriculum Development

This is your opportunity to design your own alternative field experience placement. Follow your particular area of interest in the area of curriculum within a broad context. The placement must be approved and supervised.

Research Support

Interested in education-based research? Reach out to our full-time faculty to find out about potential opportunities. 

Non-Trent Faculty Faciliated Placements (PLEASE READ)

Below are 2023-2024 opportunities with outside organizations, offering placements to Trent Teacher Candidates. If the opportunity is of interest, we ask that you reach out to the contact listed below, to learn more about the placement, and its expectations. PLEASE NOTE: It is the teacher candidates responsibility to determine whether this placement aligns with what is expected for the Alternative Settings Placement, and is at your discretion. After you have reached out to the organization listed and would like additional support in making your decision, please reach out to Rachael Nicholls (rachaelmnicholls@trentu.ca).

Community-based Opportunities

Location

The location of the Alternative Settings Placement is determined by the instructor or organization facilitating it. As most placements listed here are by School of Education instructors, and organizations based in Peterborough, placements are not limited to this region. 

Deadline to Submit

The deadline to submit your application to your desired Alternative Settings Placement is January 19, 2024. These can be submitted to the main office, or e-mailed to practicum@trentu.ca