Internship Experience and Evaluation
This section explores how Site Supervisors can make the most of the internship experience with the student, the student preparation and reflection process, and the student evaluation process and documents required for successful completion of the internship.
How Site Supervisors Can Make the Most of the Internship Experience
- Understand the Site Supervisor, Student and Institution responsibilities and Student Learning Competencies as outlined in the Internship Agreement & Learning Plan
- Provide students with an onboarding that highlights the organization's mandate and ecosystem, and introduces the student to work colleagues.
- Provide tasks and responsibilities that are relevant to course learning objectives, and reflect your organization’s needs and capacity.
- Engage students in periodic feedback conversations and check-ins that encourage critical thinking, professional growth and clarity around internship tasks and responsibilities.
- Address challenges, concerns directly with with the the student and if needed, seek support from the internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca (Internships Administrator)
- Participate in the student assessment process by completing the Employer Student Evaluation Form and discussing your feedback with the student on their last day.
Internship Preparation and Orientation
Preparation for the internship is done at McGill University through course-based activities, online pre-departure training, community-building events, internship and academic advising staff, and supports related to career planning and wellness. Site Supervisors are responsible for organization-based orientation, training and onboarding.
Structured Reflection During Internship and Post-Internship Analysis
During the internship, students are invited to answer bi-weekly reflection questions to encourage written interpretations of their experience and to promote affective learning. Answering these questions are voluntary and encouraged to help students make meaning of their experience and support learning objectives for their post-internship courses EDGC 399 - Capstone and EDGC 499 - Critical Research Inquiry.
STUDENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION FORMS
Employer Student Assessment Form
This assessment is designed to record the Site Supervisor’s constructive feedback of the student’s internship objectives and particular professional competencies and skills, within the context of the internship host's professional standards and organizational culture.
We encourage you to share your evaluation and comments with the student before the last day of the internship.
Please download, complete and within 3 days after the internship submit the completed evaluation here.
Student Reflection & Self-Assessment Form
This document is designed to record student reflections on what was learned and experienced during the internship, relative to the B.A.(Education) Learning Competencies as well as other learning outcomes and personal/professional goals.
Internship Program Evaluation Form
At the end of the internship, Site Supervisors are invited to provide the ISA Office with general feedback about the internship experience from their perspective as a co-educator, supervisor, mentor and community partner.
