Withdraw from the program

What happens if I need to withdraw from the program



You are expected to successfully complete the practicum. If your circumstances change and

you are unable to complete the teaching practice as stated in your  application, please

contact the  coordinator as soon as possible. You will be required to return the funds if

your  practicum does not proceed or you complete your practicum in a metropolitan or

private school. A pro-rata amount may be calculated if the practicum is terminated early.

This will be considered on an individual basis, at the discretion of the Department.






Important information all applications to the will be successful, the Department has a discretionary right

to award or refuse an application. Participation in the program does not guarantee future employment in a

public school. If you have already submitted an application form for the 2010 RTP you do not need to

reapply.

Personal stories

Doing your prac in the country is a great way to experience a new lifestyle while developing

your teaching skills.

The University of  recently made a conscious effort to provide pre-service

teachers with an opportunity to experience rural and remote practicum. Students undertaking

practicum outside the metropolitan area had tended to be from the country who were going home.

In 2008 a placement in Laverton, with free accommodation and transport, was advertised to

approximately 1350 students; only one expression of interested was received. That student went

on to have a successful practicum.



In 2009 the university secured 150 remote and rural practicum placements. Students were advised

of the opportunities during a lecture, and crucially the student who had previous undertaken the practicum

spoke of her experiences at Laverton and shared her photos. The result was overwhelming and all 50 places

were filled.

Cara-Leigh Christie, an early childhood student, completed a ten week practicum in 2009 at St

Joseph’s Catholic primary school in Wyndham. In early 2010 she is undertaking a ten week

practicum at Wangkatjunka Remote Community School and

is hoping to begin her teaching career at Wangkatjunka later this year.