ECE31A — Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Grade Options: Letter Grade Term Typically Every term This course is an examination of the historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. It explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. The course also introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children’s learning, growth, and development. (CSU, C-ID ECE 120)
Prerequisites: ECE21, ECE120
Part of
- Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Education, AA
- Early Childhood Education, AS-T
- Interdisciplinary Studies, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Option, AA