This course introduces K–12 educators to 20 research-based instructional strategies designed to shift the cognitive work of learning from the teacher to the student. Participants explore how small, consistent changes in lesson structure can transform who is doing the thinking in the classroom and build a practical toolkit they can apply immediately across content areas in grades 2–12.
Strategies are released in pairs during Months 6 through 10 of the spring semester and intentionally build on one another, moving from establishing community and inquiry to active engagement routines, deeper collaboration, and ultimately full student ownership of classroom learning. Grounded in research on cognitive load theory and Chi and Wylie’s ICAP framework (Chi & Wylie, 2014), each strategy includes implementation guidance, troubleshooting support, and structured reflection tools.
Coursework is completed within Roster, an online professional learning community for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators. In addition to strategy content, participants have access to live monthly learning sessions, one-on-one instructional coaching, and an active discussion community of educators implementing the same strategies in their own classrooms. Participants engage in structured self-reflection after each implementation, connect with colleagues through discussion forums, and receive individualized coaching support as they refine their practice.
The Spring course builds on the fall strategies and introduces 10 additional research-based strategies focused on engagement, inquiry, collaboration, reflection, and discussion. Teachers learn, plan, and implement each strategy in their classroom, reflect on student responses, participate in weekly discussions, and receive ongoing support through monthly live coaching sessions.
Spring strategies include: Would You Rather, Peer Podcast, Inquiry Cube, Give One/Get One, Popular Opinion, 4 Square, 3-2-1 Reflection, Exit Ticket, One Pagers, and Fishbowl Discussion.
Number of CEUs: 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Hours: 25 hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for
Your Classroom Academy Participants.
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黑料专区 – Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
The 黑料专区 partners with this program to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Credit Validation Program. To earn CEUs, participants must register for and successfully complete the coursework through the external program provider.
CEUs provide documentation of completed professional development and may be used to meet continuing education, professional development, credential, certification, or workplace requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming that CEUs meet the requirements of their employer, school district, credentialing organization, or other institution before enrolling.
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Prerequisites: Course CEU-X707 Fall Semester: Classroom Strategies for Student-Centered Instruction
Audience: K–12 teachers and educators, including special education/ELD teachers, interventionists, instructional coaches, school leaders, support staff, and education professionals
Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if the refund is requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. Refunds will not be issued once a grade has been assigned or after the 30-day period has passed.
Enrollment Open Through: Jan/01/2027 12:00 AM – Jun/30/2028 11:59 PM
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