Practicum Experience

Practicum experiences are closely mentored teaching programs that integrate theory and practice throughout the graduate students' year. There are four total practicum weeks in each season: fall, winter and spring. The summer offers a culminating practicum project intended to integrate all the skills and knowledge developed during the year.

Faculty mentors work closely with teams of graduate students throughout the planning and delivery of their practicum. Multiple observations throughout the year advance graduate students through transitions of novice instructional development.

There are several practicum strands during the year. These include:

  • Residential School Programs

    Residential programs involve field-based teaching for school groups visiting Teton Science Schools' Kelly Campus. All graduate students participate in at least one season of teaching residential education programs.
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  • Outreach Teaching

    Outreach practicum experiences provide opportunities for graduate students to teach in classrooms throughout Wyoming, Utah and Idaho as well as reservation schools.
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  • Journeys School Teaching

    Teton Science Schools' Journeys School in Jackson, Wyoming integrates ecology, culture and community to ensure academic excellence and personal success for pre-K through 12th grade students in an independent school setting.
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