Co-Planning for Effective Teaching - EDC-X736Y
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.
Learner Outcomes
- 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
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
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.