Jo Sheppard
Pronouns: she/her
Contact
Associate Teaching Professor, Practicum and Experiential Learning Lead, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
- jo.sheppard@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Physical Education Pedagogy Physical Literacy
Courses
KIN 492 - Professional Practicum
A half-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 20 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. A limited number of placements are available. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in more than 9 units concurrently with KIN 492 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 492 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 492 or PEDS 492.
KIN 492B - Professional Practicum
A half-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 20 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. A limited number of placements are available. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in more than 9 units concurrently with KIN 492 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 492 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 492 or PEDS 492.
KIN 493 - Professional Practicum
A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with KIN 493 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 493 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 493 or PEDS 493.
KIN 493B - Professional Practicum
A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with KIN 493 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 493 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 493 or PEDS 493.
KRLS 391 - In Field, Practice-Based, Learning - Research Skills Development
In this micro field placement (variable; ~4 hrs/ week or ~60 hrs/term) research experience based course, students will work in the research labs and/or on the research projects of KSR faculty members. Students will work to develop and practice the various aspects of the research process including data collection/analysis, literature searches, manuscript writing, effective presentation skills, both written and oral/visual communication skills, ethical behaviour consistent with the responsible conduct of research and professional practice in working within the research process, etc. In addition to hands-on work in the research environment, the course will also include a seminar series covering research topics and methods typically used in the Faculty of KSR, and the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Fields. Notes: Classroom/tutorial sessions are variable per week in addition to micro in field learning experiences scheduled for each iteration of the course. Normally completed over one term. Prerequisite: Successful completion of KRLS 291.
KRLS 492 - In Field, Practice-Based, Learning - Comprehensive Micro Field Experience
Students will participate in a singular, comprehensive, high-density, micro learning (variable; ~ 4 hrs/ week or ~60 hrs/term), In Field Learning placement with an assigned mentor. During this intensive in the field learning experience, students will become fully integrated into the work of their assigned Field Placement that will provide students with an intensive short term, hands-on practical experience in a setting relevant to their subject of study and lead to relatively independent work by the completion of the placement. Students will work towards contributing to their assigned field placement's capacity, critically assessing issues, designing, implementing and evaluating strategic initiatives, while at the same time gaining confidence and skills as a practicing professional under the direction of the course instructor and the placement mentor. Students will report back to the course instructor regularly i). proposed ideas and plans for work appropriate to the working environment that aligns with the settings mission, values, and workflow; ii). information collected and resources utilized that were needed to assess and complete work functions; iii) evaluation of what skill sets are required to complete work functions, and iv). judgements on whether their current skill set meets the identified work functions. Notes: Normally for students in their fourth year of study. Classroom/tutorial sessions are variable per week in addition to the micro in field learning experience. May be taken concurrently with KRLS 493. Prerequisite: Successful completion of KRLS 291.
KRLS 493 - In Field, Practice-Based, Learning - Comprehensive Macro Field Experience
Students will participate in a singular, comprehensive, high -density, macro (variable; ~8 -12 hrs/week or ~120 -180 hrs/term), In Field Learning placement with an assigned mentor. During this intensive in the field learning experience, students will become fully integrated into the work of their assigned Field Placement that will provide students with an intensive short term hands-on practical experience in a setting relevant to their subject of study and lead to relatively independent work by the completion of the placement. Students will work towards contributing to their assigned field placement's capacity, critically assessing issues, designing, implementing, and evaluating strategic initiatives, while at the same time gaining confidence and skills as a practicing professional under the direction of the course instructor and the placement mentor. Students will report back to the course instructor regularly i) proposed ideas and plans for work appropriate to the working environment that aligns with the settings mission, values, and workflow; ii) information collected and resources utilized that were needed to assess and complete work functions; iii) evaluation of what skill sets are required to complete work functions, and iv) judgements on whether their current skill set meets the identified work functions. Notes: Normally for students in their fourth year of study. Classroom/tutorial sessions are variable per week in addition to the macro in field learning experience. May be taken concurrently with KRLS 492. Prerequisite: Successful completion of KRLS 291.
RLS 447 - Professional Practicum
A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 447 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 441/449 or RLS 447. Prerequisite: RLS 447 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BARST degree program.
RLS 447B - Professional Practicum
A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 447 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 441/449 or RLS 447. Prerequisite: RLS 447 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BARST degree program.