Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size7 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteCDES 115 F , CDES 116 F , CDES 118 F and CDES 120 F with a grade of C or better Transfers ToCSUDescription18 hours lecture and 108 hours lab per term at the CDES Lab School instructional classrooms. This course includes study, exploration and practice in the many varied roles of the early childhood teacher. Topics include constructivism, emergent curriculum, developmental education, play, nature-based curriculum, environment, the Reggio-inspired principles of learning including the image of the child, observation, reflective teaching processes, child theory building, assessment of learning and documentation of children's learning is studied. Cultural and linguistic practices are included. Students will be under the direction/supervision of faculty and/or qualified Lab Tech/mentor teacher. Senate Bill 792 requires proof of current immunizations for Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza (optional), as well as a negative TB test to participate in this course. (Degree Credit) (CAP Aligned) (CSU) (C-ID: ECE 210)Usually HeldMon Wed 9:00am–12:10pm, Wed 12:15pm–1:05pm 