Co-Planning for Effective Teaching

Course Available
2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This course aims to enhance and empower educators with the application of effective strategies to foster collaborative planning among teachers and promote effective co-teaching in support of all learners.

The "Co-Planning" course will focus on developing high-quality, standards-based lessons through collaborative planning. Teachers will work together to promote student discourse, implement/embed ongoing formative assessments using effective questioning strategies, and apply authentic differentiation strategies in the classroom as part of instructional delivery.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Participants.

Course Materials: Text, Co-Planning: Five Essential Practices to Integrate Curriculum and Instruction for English Learners by Andrea Honigsfeld and Maria G. Dove available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X736Y – 001 20 Jan 202528 Apr 2025 2 $158

Co-Planning for Effective Teaching

20 Jan 202528 Apr 2025
2
$158
Credit Validation
In Person

Audience: General education teachers, including those specializing in Multi-Language Programs (MLP), Special Education (SpEd), and Advanced Academic Programs (AAPS).

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open: January 13, 2025 – January 25, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the principles and benefits of co-planning
  • Implement co-planning strategies to develop high-quality, standards-based lessons across curricular areas
  • Foster collaboration among teachers from different specializations, including MLP, SpEd, and AAPS programs
  • Promote student engagement and discourse
  • Utilize formative assessments and differentiation techniques effectively

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.