EAR- 28 — Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Description: Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight, emphasizing the key role of relationships, and constructive adult-child interactions. Explores the professional identity, typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, promoting advocacy, 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. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
Part of
- Child and Adolescent Development - Associate in Arts for Transfer (ADT) - MAA886 (Cal-GETC)
- Early Childhood Education - Associate in Science for Transfer (ADT) - MAS530 (Cal-GETC)
- Early Childhood Education - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS544/C/MCE544
- Early Childhood Education - Twelve Core Units - Locally Approved Certificate - MCE797
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher - Locally Approved Certificate - MCE795
- Early Childhood Education School Age - Certificate of Achievement - MCE1060
- Early Childhood Intervention Assistant - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS601/C/MCE601