Facilitating Student-Centered Communication in the World Language Classroom

Course Available
2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This two-credit graduate course was designed for world language teachers to facilitate student-centered communication through high quality instructional practices that support the academic needs of all learners. 

Each module will include a required virtual synchronous session facilitated by the instructors. Attendance at the synchronous sessions is mandatory. Access to all materials will be provided via Schoology: Graduate Courses for ESOL and World Languages and live sessions on Microsoft Teams.

All participants must purchase the paper copy or e-book version of the text.

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, Building Proficiency for World Language Learners by Janina Klimas available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X727Y – 001 10 Feb 202514 May 2025 2 $158

Facilitating Student-Centered Communication in the World Language Classroom

10 Feb 202514 May 2025
2
$158
Credit Validation
Online

Audience:World Language Teachers

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: February 21, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Evaluate student-centered communicative activities for professional self-reflection to improve instruction
  • Design unit plans using Backward Design to promote student-centered learning in acquiring another language
  • Apply critical thinking skills to create a dynamic student-centered experience that increases proficiency for all learners

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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Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

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