PEDU 9008, Developing New Ideas In Education

Course participants must complete the ICG Conference and "follow-up" practicum requirements in order to earn between 1-3 credits. You will be required to complete an additional assignment/reflection paper after the conference participation. Additional course information and instructions will be emailed to you upon registering.

Upon successful completion of the ICG Conference, you will invest time reflecting on provided materials, research and reading to culminate in an innovative project of your choice (e.g., lesson(s), curriculum, learning activities, or a professional development plan, etc.) that applies the strategies learned. As a student, your practicum requirements will consist of completing a reflection paper to demonstrate your professional development. The specific requirements concerning your reflection paper and time log are based on how many credits you take per course.

Credit Requirements

1 credit = 3 page reflection paper

2 credits = 6 page reflection paper

3 credits = 9 page reflection paper

Completely designed for busy teachers like you, you have up to 6 months to submit your coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request.

Course credit requirements for all ICG professional development offerings are different. After registering for a credit option you will receive specific instructions relating to the credit opportunity you selected. Below you can review a brief overview of what is required for each credit opportunity.

The Instructional Coaching Institute: 16-Week Institute (1-4 credits)

Course participants must complete the 16-Week Institute and submit a certificate of completion (provided by ICG at the time of completion) in order to earn between 1-3 credits. No additional work will be required other than to submit your certificate. Any participant who selects to register for a total of 4 credits will be required to complete an additional assignment/reflection paper. Additional course information and instructions will be emailed to you upon registering.

Instructional Coaching: An Introduction: 8-Week Workshop (1-3 credits)

Course participants must complete the 8-Week Workshop and submit a certificate of completion (provided by ICG at the time of completion) in order 1 or 2 credits. No additional work will be required other than to submit your certificate. Any participant who selects to register for a total of 3 credits will be required to complete an additional assignment/reflection paper. Additional course information and instructions will be emailed to you upon registering.

An Official Transcript with your final course grade(s) is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your completed coursework was reviewed and graded. Within 3-6 weeks of submitting your coursework requirements, you will be mailed an unofficial transcript with your official course grades (at no charge) to your mailing address.

Completed courses are letter graded and will appear on an Official transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College. 

The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester credits, provided directly through the University of the Pacific, Benerd College. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for Salary Advancement and Re-certification.  The credits are acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. We always encourage that you check with your employer for acceptability of these credits. Course participants are responsible to determine acceptability of these credits for their intended use. Each graduate-level semester credit is equivalent to 15 hours of academic involvement. 

University of the Pacific, established in 1851, is California’s oldest private chartered university and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).