In this graduate credit course, participants will be able to describe the differences between cooperative learning and collaboration, define and explain the seven keys for success with implementing cooperative learning, define the PIES acronym and explain its importance to cooperative learning, introduce and implement cooperative learning structures with a class, & plan lessons incorporating cooperative learning structures.
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education credits for participants attending the Kagan Cooperative Learning conference.
Audience: DoDEA Pacific East Yokota Teachers or Yokota Based ISS
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 Through: September 1, 2025 – September 19, 2025 (11:59pm PT)
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