HIS 196 - Practicum


 This part will present to you the course subject HIS196 - Practicum:

You may refer to the copy of the syllabus. Here is the link: Syllabus in HIS196

 

COURSE DETAILS

Course Number: HIST 196

Type: Major

Credit Units: 3 units

Course Title:   Practicum

Prerequisite(s): Core and Professional Subjects

No. of Hours: 180 hours (10 hrs. per week)


Course Description:  

The internship program is meant to provide students with an opportunity to complement their formal learning with practical knowledge, skills, and desirable attitudes and to gain experience in a recognized Host Training Establishment (HTE).  This program exposes the students to work realities that ideally hone their skills to prepare them once they get out of the university or college.

Class sessions will also be held to have a thematic discussion, sharing of experiences, and conduct site visits. Internships can take place at historic sites, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, advocacy groups, house (national or local) museums, research libraries, archives, and other HTEs (Host Training Establishments). Places for internships are selected by matching the track/s taken by the students.

 

During the internship program, the student interns are assigned to different Host Training Establishments (HTEs) that may be determined and mutually agreed upon by the department, HTE, and the student intern.

The instructor will closely follow students through class meetings, individual meetings, correspondence with the student and supervisor, the internship journal, and the internship site visit. Intern students can request individual meetings with the instructor outside the activities or during the consultation period and by appointment.

To assist students in their internships, the classes will guide practical aspects of undertaking internship activities, such as applying for a position, conducting communication, preparing materials (portfolios) and project reports, and presenting findings.

 

Course Objectives:

 

The exposure to different work situations is provided to enable the student intern to experience and observe the practical application of theories learned in school.

 

At the end of the internship program, the BA History interns should be able to/to be:

1. Demonstrate aptitude in the application of concepts and theories of history as a social science in diverse academic settings.

2. Competent in articulating interpretations of history, ideas, and arguments from various historical sources.

3. Equipped with skills to conduct, analyze, and write historical research relevant to national development and strengthening of national identity.

4. Equipped with the knowledge and applicable skills to analyze major political, economic, social, and cultural issues that influence global foreign affairs.

5. Understand the values of multiculturalism, peacebuilding, and heritage preservation for nation-building and national identity.

6. Demonstrate the necessary traits of professionalism with a strong background in local and international history.

 

 

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Practicum/OJT

The internships should be conducted within the semester (or beyond), which allows for 18 weeks of internship, amounting to a total of 180 required hours (10 hrs per week). The course instructor will discuss the potential internship institutions (HTEs), and students may also suggest internship hosts. The internships must start on time to allow for the required internship hours. The selection of the internship site for each student will be based on the requirements of the host training institutions, and the interests and skills of the student.

2. Documents to Submit

a.     Pre-OJT

Submission of the required documents two (2) weeks before the internship starts or after the enrolment period.

 

1.     Accomplished OJT and Practicum Training Contract (See Annex A)

2.     Three sets of Resume and Application Letters

3.     4 pcs of 2x2 ID picture (most recent and signed at the back)

4.     Acceptance Letter from the HTE (See Annex B)

5.     Notarized Parent’s Consent & Waiver of the Student (See Annex C)

6.     Medical Certificate, if needed

7.     Scanned copy of the Vax Card (Fully vaccinated)

8.   Initial Interview for Screening (Faculty Members of the Department prior to the Supervisor of the HTEs)


Note: Please attached the documents in brown folders.

b.     During OJT

 The following documents must be submitted to the OJT instructor:


1.     Weekly Attendance Progress Report every Friday (See Annex D)

2.     Weekly Internship Journal every Friday (See Annex E)


Note: You can use note apps for you to record everything you did every day for the progress you accomplished, such as Evernote, Google Keep, Gridoff Diary, etc. These weekly reports must be signed by your Coordinator/Supervisor and should be included in your blog/website.

c.     Post-OJT

 The following documents should be submitted to the OJT Instructor after the completion of the training: 

  1.        Compilation of Weekly Practicum/OJT Journals
  2.        Compilation of Weekly Attendance and Progress Reports
  3.        Final Internship Report thru Blog
  4.        Original and Photocopy of Certification of Completion of Training from the HTE
  5.        Original and Sealed Copy of the Performance Evaluation Sheet (See Annex F)
  6.        Original and Sealed Copy of the Student Evaluation of Internship (See Annex G)

 Note: Compilation should be attached in a Violet/Purple Clearbook. 

Forms are available at this link: Forms for Internship

Orientation and Briefing

Prior training, orientation, and pre-internship seminars shall be set. Training expectations, guidelines, rules and regulations, and course requirements shall be discussed. An open forum provides a venue for clarification on certain issues. The speakers from the Host Training Establishment (HTE) may be invited to share their insights, expectations, and experiences.

 Internship Contract

An Internship Contract is signed by the student intern, the Department Head together with the Faculty-In-Charge, and the HTE. This agreement identifies the student intern’s tasks and some policies regarding the program.

 Internship Visits by the Instructor

Before the end of the internship, the instructor will make one visit to meet with the student and the supervisor at the internship and discuss the performance of the students.

Performance Evaluation

Upon the culmination of the internship program is the evaluation of the student intern’s performance.

(Note: Contents will be according to the discretion of the instructor.)


GRADING SYSTEM

The interns will be graded according to:

Practicum/OJT Grade Criteria:

1. Attendance and participation in the practicum/OJT Orientation/Seminars         20%    2. Practicum/Work Experience Report and Internship Journal                                30%    3. Practicum Coordinator’s Observation                                                                  25%    4. Training Institution Evaluation i.e., Performance Evaluation Form/s                  25%

                                                                                                                 TOTAL: 100%


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