CD 51A
Basic Student Teaching Practicum
Course Description
The course demonstrates developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. (This course meets the NAEYC Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and NBPTS Standards 1 through 9.)
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35191 | CD 51A | 01 | M·W···· | 12:30 PM-01:35 PM | Julie Kennedy | CD1-10 |
| M·W···· | 08:30 AM-12:20 PM | CDC |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
C D -051A-01-: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets twice each week (MW OR TTH) on campus as noted in the class listing. Students must also 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.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Your Early Childhood Practicum & Student Teaching Exp (3rd Edition) Tyminski © 2014 ISBN: 9780132869959 | Textbook | Required | $86.75 | $65.25 | $69.40 | $34.70 |
| Strategies for Successful Student Teaching (3rd Edition) Pelletier Radford ISBN: 9780133072129 | E-Book | Required | $110.25 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 2.5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 8
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- C D 10G (or PSYC 10G), C D 12., C D 50. and C D 54.