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What MT Adapted Practicum Looked Like
Time certainly flies when you're having fun! Happy 2021 everyone, with the next practicum coming just around the corner, I thought now...
Michelle Turiano
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Three reasons why I chose the MA-CSE over the MT program
A few years back while I was still researching Teacher Education programs, I found it very difficult to come across student opinions or...
Michelle Turiano
Jul 29, 20193 min read
Thank You, Next
Two years ago, I finished a 5 year undergrad at York University and was faced with a decision. Teachers College at York University or the...
Michelle Turiano
Apr 5, 20193 min read
MT Elective: Why you should enroll in the Downsview Literacy Program!
Are you an MT student and in desperate need of an elective? Say no more. As per usual, I got your back and I am about to inform you about...
Michelle Turiano
Apr 3, 20195 min read
Final Practicum Review: Madonna Catholic Secondary School
Do you hear that? The sound of sweet freedom? With 2 weeks left, the time is now to reflect on one of my best practicum experiences....
Michelle Turiano
Mar 31, 20193 min read
Thnks fr th mmrs
With the research conference in just two weeks, we are coming to the end of the semester. So what does this mean for MT students?...
Michelle Turiano
Mar 29, 20192 min read
Becoming more than a Student Teacher
Practicum is an odd thing. Prior to landing in placement, the students will have had class with your associate teacher anywhere from two...
Michelle Turiano
Mar 27, 20193 min read
Post-practicum blues
Congrats on finishing yet another practicum! If you're in first year, you're now probably starting to get the hang of these placements,...
Michelle Turiano
Mar 18, 20193 min read
Mid-practicum check-in
Hello, MT students! It’s been a while! I hope you’re all having a great placement so far! Between lesson planning, grading,...
Michelle Turiano
Feb 24, 20192 min read
Physical activity in the MT! (Part 2)
As promised, today I will provide you with some great ways to get physical activity in and around OISE. You shall not go unhealthy on my...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 10, 20192 min read
Physical activity in the MT!
It is the new year and one of the most common resolutions made by many of us is to incorporate more physical activity into our lives....
Michelle Turiano
Jan 9, 20192 min read
Getting involved
Welcome back, OISE students! I hope your winter break was filled with family, friends, and food, and that you caught up on sleep from the...
Michelle Turiano
Jan 9, 20192 min read
Post-practicum update
It’s our first week back at OISE since starting practicum at the end of October... Congratulate yourself! You completed a practicum...
Michelle Turiano
Dec 5, 20184 min read
Getting teaching experience outside OISE
Guess what. You are not special. I am kidding you are wonderful, but for real you are not special. Not yet anyways! Here’s the deal, you...
Michelle Turiano
Dec 5, 20183 min read
OISE MT survival guide
In this post I will be sharing five key tips for succeeding at OISE: - Banking on your cohort and building connections - Find time in no...
Michelle Turiano
Nov 27, 20185 min read
First practicum tips & tricks
Congratulations friend! You have made it down the long road of course work to practicum. You have come a long way and have worked hard to...
Michelle Turiano
Nov 12, 20184 min read
Must have apps
There is literally an app for anything. But how do you decide which ones are worth taking up space on your phone? Whether you’re using an...
Michelle Turiano
Oct 31, 20184 min read
Q&A: Arielle Desamito, MT'19
Arielle Desamito, MT'19, is a second year teacher's education student at OISE and current 2018-2019 OISE Student Ambassador. In this Q&A,...
Michelle Turiano
Oct 1, 20183 min read
Q&A: Jordan Guerrero Martinez, MT'19
In this Q&A, Jordan Guerrero-Martinez, MT'19, discusses what experiences led him to OISE's Master of Teaching program, how students can...
Michelle Turiano
Oct 1, 20185 min read
Reflections on my first year in MT
*This post was written by Susan He, a MT student in the Intermediate/Senior stream. I will be going down memory lane to summarize my year...
Michelle Turiano
Apr 17, 20172 min read
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