CDEV 9 - Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum (formerly offered as CHLD 9)

    Recent Professors
    Deborah Harris
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    45–60 students
    Difficulty
    7.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CHLD 4.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course examines an overview of knowledge and skills for providing developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will examine the teacher's role in fostering the joy of learning and use knowledge of children's development, theories of learning and development, using observation and assessment, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children's development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings.