CHDEV 1 - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN

    Recent Professors
    S. Brandl, B. Snider
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professionalethics,careerpathways,andprofessionalstandards. Introducesbestpracticesfordevelopmentallyappropriatelearning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. (A, Cal-GETC, CSU, UC) (C-ID ECE 120)
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–8:50pm