Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course offers an in-depth exploration of a special topic, issue, or trend in the early childhood education field. It involves researching a topic of interest to the student. Research may include a review of the literature, interviews, and other fieldwork such as exploring community resources or investigating a common teaching practice for effectiveness. This course meets the variable needs of students, the early childhood industry, and the community, and responds to a current issue, technique, or discourse. (This course meets NAEYC Standard 4c, Understanding Content Knowledge in ECE, and Standard 5, Becoming a Professional; NBPTS Standards IX, Reflective Practice; and DEC-CEC Standard 9 Professional & Ethical Practice; ECE Competencies Professionalism.) 