Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This graduate course was designed for general education teachers, ESOL teachers, administrators, and ISSs to build capacity to support English Language Learners in the content area of science.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teaching, administrators, and ISSs.

Course Options

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What You Will Learn

  • Examine resources to differentiate science instruction based on WIDA proficiency descriptors
  • Watch and analyze videos about teaching science to ELLs
  • Read and discuss, Doing and Talking Science
  • Design a lesson plan to include appropriate supports for ELLs based on their ELP levels
  • Complete a final project that provides evidence of participant learning and application to your professional context (administrator, ISS, ESOL teacher, general education teacher)

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.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Learning Method Information

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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.

Advance Faster

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.