Class Details

CD 54
Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs

Course Description

Curriculum development with emphasis on planning curriculum that is emergent, developmentally and individually appropriate and inclusive for all young children through age six. Students will examine the teacher's role in supporting development by using observation and assessment strategies and emphasizing the essential role of play. Curricular areas included to be explored are: language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, and math and science.

(This course meets NAEYC Standards 1 and 4; and NBPTS Standards 4, 5 and 6.)

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
C D -054.-01Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

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

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

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

Prerequisite

C D 10G or PSYC 10G (may be taken concurrently)