All teacher candidates are required to complete field experiences which provide opportunities to work with children under the supervision of certified and practicing educational personnel. Some practica are required regardless of the Initial Certificate sought. Others are specific to the certificate.
Practica Required for any Certificate offered at Wheaton College:
- EDUC 125L Multicultural Tutoring Practicum
- EDUC 225L Teacher Aiding Practicum
- EDUC 427L Special Education Practicum
- EDUC 496 Student Teaching (EDUC 596 for M. A. T. students)
Additional Practica Required for Initial Elementary Certificate:
- EDUC 313L Methods Practicum for Elementary and Middle School
Practica for Middle Grade Endorsement:
- EDUC 298L Middle Grade Practicum
(Required for endorsement with initial elementary certificate for students who did Teacher Aiding Practicum in grades K-5 or for endorsement with initial secondary certificate if Teacher Aiding Practicum was not completed in a Middle School.)
Additional Practica Required for Initial Secondary or Initial Special Certificate:
- EDUC 324L Methods Practicum- Middle and High School
- EDUC 335L Math Methods Practicum Middle and High School
Additional Practica Required for M. A. T. Initial Secondary Certificate:
- EDUC 527L Curriculum and Instruction/Methods Practicum
- EDUC 562L Content Reading Practicum