ECE 63 - Early Childhood Curriculum

    Recent Professors
    LYNDALE GARNER, MARGARET COSTELLO-CHEVIS, SANDRA SILVA, THERESA MAIER, KARI HAWLEY DUBOIS, NIDIA SANCHEZ RICO, ANA DEL AGUILA, KAREN NATTRASS
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    12–25 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. ECE 50 ECE 56
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course offers students the opportunity for professional application of the principles of child growth and development in the study of play based, inclusive, emergent curriculum within the physical environment of the infant, toddler and preschool classrooms. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, 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. The learning experiences will include program content pertaining to the use of materials, the facilitation and guidance of all children’s experiences based on what is culturally and developmentally appropriate for children.
    Usually Held
    Mon, Mon 12:15pm–2:15pm, Wed 6:30pm–9:20pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:20pm