Creating a Student-Centered Science Classroom with CORE Strategies and 3D Teaching for NGSS

Course Available
2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

DoDEA educators will apply a variety of systemic instructional best practices to support excellent instruction for all students. Topics included in the course are: Elementary Social-Emotional Learning within curriculum maps, co-teaching in the secondary classroom, assessment, technology, and ISS roles and responsibilities.

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 Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X798X – 001 15 Aug 202430 May 2025 2 $158

Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment with CORE Strategies and 3D Teaching for NGSS

15 Aug 202430 May 2025
2
$158
Credit Validation
Online

Audience: Science Teachers grades 6 – 12

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: October 7, 2024 – December 1, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Use DoDEA Science instructional resources to support authentic science learning of the science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts
  • Engage in discourse around student work to identify and develop shifts in practice
  • Use the science and engineering practices as the pedagogy for learning science
  • Use reflection tools to collaborate and support ongoing reflection
  • Increase application of Core Instruction strategies for academic language, academic discourse, and inquiry to promote student-centered learning

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.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

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Work Towards a Degree

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