Prerequisite: None. Total lecture 54 hours. 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 professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. C-ID ECE 120 (A/CSU/UC)
Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children
Porterville College via California Community Colleges System
