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INITIAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- preservice teacher
1, record 1, English, preservice%20teacher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pre-service teacher 2, record 1, English, pre%2Dservice%20teacher
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An individual] enrolled in a program at the baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate level leading to initial licensure [or] certification as a classroom teacher. 3, record 1, English, - preservice%20teacher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pre-Service Teacher. One who has declared an education major but has not yet completed training to be a teacher. Typically completes a period observing teachers at different levels and then an internship or student teaching experience working alongside mentor or master teacher before licensed as professional educator. 4, record 1, English, - preservice%20teacher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enseignant en formation initiale
1, record 1, French, enseignant%20en%20formation%20initiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maître en formation initiale 2, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20en%20formation%20initiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enseignant en formation initiale [...] La formation initiale des enseignants s’est transformée et s’échelonne désormais sur une période de quatre années universitaires. Les futurs enseignants doivent effectuer plus de stages et n’ont pas à subir de période de probation pendant les premières années d’enseignement. 3, record 1, French, - enseignant%20en%20formation%20initiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Curl Canada
1, record 2, English, Curl%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1974, the CCA opened a new branch, Curl Canada, to develop a national teaching program. The goal of Curl Canada instructor courses and clinics was to train instructors to teach standardized curling skills and techniques. The initial concept has grown since then to also include coaching certification, ice technicians and club management. 2, record 2, English, - Curl%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Since the inception of CURL CANADA in 1974, the New Brunswick Curling Association [has] endorsed and promoted [its] training programs. ... These programs were developed by the Curl Canada arm of the Canadian Curling Association. 3, record 2, English, - Curl%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Curl Canada
1, record 2, French, Curl%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Direction ou division de l'Association canadienne de curling. 2, record 2, French, - Curl%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2004-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- initial certification program 1, record 3, English, initial%20certification%20program
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three of the remaining candidates are continuing with the next phase of their initial certification and training program. 1, record 3, English, - initial%20certification%20program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- initial certification programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- programme d'accréditation initiale
1, record 3, French, programme%20d%27accr%C3%A9ditation%20initiale
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trois autres poursuivent la prochaine phase de leur programme d'accréditation initiale et de formation. 1, record 3, French, - programme%20d%27accr%C3%A9ditation%20initiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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