CDECE 50 - Intro to Curriculum for Young Children

    Recent Professors
    Catherine Fountain
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CDEV C1000 or CDECE 47 .
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course explores the principles and methods of planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum environments for young children. The emphasis is on curricular approaches, observation, assessment, activity planning, and practice in all developmental domains. An overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: language and literacy, social studies, dramatic play, sensory learning, art, music and movement, math and science. An additional three to five hours of child observation, outside of regular class hours is required for this course. This course fulfills state requirements for programs/curriculum, DS3.
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:30am–12:40pm, Wed 4:00pm–6:10pm