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CD 50
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children

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Course Description

The underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, and teaching strategies, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all young children. Includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, and professional identity. (Applicable standards for this course: National Association Education Of Young Children (NAEYC) Standard 1. Promoting Child Development and Learning; 1a, 1b, and 1c; Standard 4 Using Developmentally Effective Approaches 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d; Standard 6 Becoming a Professional 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d and 6e; National Association Education of Young Children (NBPTS) Standard IV promoting Child Development and Learning; Standard IX Reflective Practice; Council for Exceptional (CEC)/ Division for Early Childhood Special Education (DEC) Standard 3 Individual learning differences; Standard 5 Learning environments and social interactions; Standard 9 Professional and ethical practice).

Student Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate the quality of a licensed early childhood program and make appropriate recommendations based on research findings of quality indicators based on DAP standards and developmental theories.
• Demonstrate an understanding on the field of child development in providing for the developmental/foundational needs of children through quality programs and appropriate practice.

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

Non-GE Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to CSU only

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)

ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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