Class Details

CD 54
Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs

Course Description

This is a curriculum development course with an emphasis on planning a 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 Dates: This class runs from 2027-04-05 to 2027-06-25.
Footnote:
C D-054-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. 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

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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 Grade
• Pass/No Pass

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

CD 10G or PSYC 10G (may be taken concurrently)

Advisory

• ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5