Increasing Student Engagement with Cooperative Learning, Total Participation Techniques, and Thinking Routines

2 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only

This 5-week, 2-credit continuing education course is designed for educators looking to enhance their teaching practice by integrating Kagan Cooperative Learning, Total Participation Techniques, and Thinking Routines. Participants will explore practical strategies to foster student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking in the classroom. The course includes three online modules, three in-person meetings, job-embedded coaching and modeling with the instructor, and reflective opportunities to support ongoing professional growth.

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 (all formats are acceptable):

  • Text, by Pérsida Himmele and William Himmele available at or your local bookstore
  • Text, by Miguel Kagan available at or your local bookstore
  • Text, by Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church available at or your local bookstore

ÑÇɫӰ¿â – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â 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 ÑÇɫӰ¿â’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 ÑÇɫӰ¿â; 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.

Prerequisites: Current certified DoDEA educators in Misawa, Japan

Course Options

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What You Will Learn

  • Gain an understanding of a variety of research-based, high-quality strategies that can be applied to increase student engagement in classroom instruction
  • Plan at least 3 lessons using 6 self-selected instructional strategies, including 2 Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies, 2 Total Participation Techniques, and 2 Thinking Routines
  • Deliver at least 3 lessons using the 6 self-selected instructional strategies to gain practical experience in increasing student engagement
  • Reflect on the implementation of each self-selected instructional strategy

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the ÑÇɫӰ¿â’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why ÑÇɫӰ¿â?

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 ÑÇɫӰ¿â’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 ÑÇɫӰ¿â. 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.