Can the practicum hours be waived for the learner who is a classroom teacher?
No. Continuous learning by today’s classroom teachers is necessary for the survival and improvement of the American educational system. Teachers improve their instructional practices when observing/working with other teachers; it provides insight into their own practices as well as introducing them to new ideas and techniques. Grand Canyon University recognizes that it is a challenge for the classroom teacher to find time to do this, but believes it is a necessity as it affords the classroom teacher the opportunity to observe and participate in diverse education settings and to apply the theories and concepts learned in their program coursework.
