ECE 300 - Introduction to Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education

    Recent Professors
    Charlynne M. Murphy, Kathy A. Carter, Fernanda S. Linares, Victoria A. Treadway
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to early childhood education, including an overview of the history of the field, evolution of professional practices and ethics, and developmentally appropriate educational principles and practices that support child development from birth through the school-age years. The early education principle of teaching practices based on observation, documentation, and interpretation of children's behavior will be introduced. The importance of the teacher/ child relationship based on positive, supportive, culturally relevant, language inclusive, and mutually rewarding interactions is a foundation of the course. ECE 300 is recommended as the first course for students interested in learning more about the field.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Mon 12:00pm–1:20pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:20pm, Wed 10:30am–11:50am