Foundations of ECE I Principles

Course Advisories: ECE 102 and 120 or PSY 140.Foundation course in Early Childhood Education. Emphasis is on developing skills and knowledge needed to work effectively with children, birth to age eight. Introduction to building relationships, developing guidance and supervision skills, observation techniques, curriculum planning, historical context, theoretical perspectives, professionalism and reflective practice. Requires 45 (3 hour shifts) of guided supervision in ECE lab.Hours: 180 (45 lecture,135 lab)Transfer Information: C-ID (ECE 120, ECE-103.), CSU Transferable, UC TransferableSBCC General Education: NoneGrading Options: Pass/No Pass or Standard Letter