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
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42013 | CD 54 | 01Z | ·T····· | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | Nellie Vargas | ONLINE |
| ······· | TBA-TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
C D -054.-01Z-: Fully ONLINE. 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. 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. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Early Childhood Curriculum (w/out MyEducationLab Access) (5th Edition) Wortham © 2010 ISBN: 9780137152339 | Textbook | Required | $200.00 | $150.00 | $80.00 | |
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- 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)