CD 113 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children

    Recent Professors
    Denise Knight, Saovaros Diehl-Hope, Kelly D. Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Difficulty
    6.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of CD 113
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course examines the historical and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practices in early care and education for children from birth through age eight. Typical roles and expectatations of early childhood educators are explored. Professional ethics, career pathways and professional standards are identified. Students learn best practices for developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children, including how play contributes to children's learning, growth and development.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:00am–12:50pm, Tue 4:00pm–6:30pm, Tue 6:00pm–7:50pm, Wed 11:00am–12:50pm