Student Teaching

Student teaching usually is scheduled during spring semester of the senior year or during a ninth semester following completion of the degree program. Faculty from the College observe student teachers frequently and meet with them often to discuss their progress. A weekly student-teaching seminar provides a forum for discussion and a support group in which individuals can share the successes, demands and inevitable frustration of their first full-time teaching experience.

International Student Teaching

Ripon student teachers can complete the second nine weeks of their student teaching in another country. During this placement, student teachers will assist in English language support in public schools overseas. Students interested in exploring the possibilities for student teaching in another country should speak with Olga Shonia.

The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture Teach Chicago! Program

The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture sponsors the Teach Chicago! program located in Chicago, Ill. Ripon College students may complete their student teaching through this program. Students interested in completing an urban student teaching placement through this program should speak with Dr. Suzanne Katz.

Navajo Reservation Schools Student Teaching

Pending faculty approval, Ripon student teachers, in partnership with Indiana University, may complete their student teaching experience at Navajo reservation schools in Utah, New Mexico or Arizona. Students interested in completing student teaching placement through this program should speak with Olga Shonia.

Ninth Semester Program

Students seeking teacher certification sometimes find it difficult to complete their programs in eight semesters, especially if they wish to include an overseas semester, a double major and/or a rigorous major/minor program. The College has a reduced tuition program for students who attend a ninth or later semester to complete their student teaching.

Clinical Experiences

Students enrolled in teacher certification programs at Ripon College complete 100 hours of clinical experience in schools and other educational settings prior to student teaching. Most of these clinical hours are completed in conjunction with specific education courses that students can observe and experience the various dimensions of teaching as they are learning about educational theory and practice.

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