Course
Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood
EDUC-X424.10
Learn how to build early learning environments where young children thrive. You’ll explore developmentally appropriate practice and the NAEYC guidelines behind it, then plan purposeful curriculum and play-based learning centers that engage and challenge children from birth to age 5 and support their families.
What You'll Study
- Developmentally appropriate practice and why it matters in early care and education
- NAEYC guidelines for high-quality care
- Play-based learning centers that engage, challenge, and support development
- Planning purposeful, intentional curriculum and activities
- Applying early childhood standards to your planning
- Designing environments that support physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Supporting children and families
Course Information
Online
4.50 units
$550.00
Notes:
This the second prerequisite course in the certificate. You must enroll and pass this one before enrolling in the other courses.
Must have completed and passed EDUC-X424.08 Child Growth & Development to enroll in this course.
Must have completed and passed EDUC-X424.08 Child Growth & Development to enroll in this course.
Course sessions
Closed
Closed
Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross, M.ED. is a devoted educator with many years of experience in elementary education. As a firm believer in team effort and the immense benefits it brings to an education setting as a whole, she has devoted her career path to cultivating a culture of inclusion through professional development. As an instructor with UCSD Extended Education, Shondale aims to teach educators to not only create, but also mold learning into skills that are attainable for every student.
Full Bio
Section ID:
EL00003452
Class type:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
Drop Refund Deadline:
11/03/2026
Schedule:
No information available at this time.
Instructor:
Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross
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Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross, M.ED. is a devoted educator with many years of experience in elementary education. As a firm believer in team effort and the immense benefits it brings to an education setting as a whole, she has devoted her career path to cultivating a culture of inclusion through professional development. As an instructor with UCSD Extended Education, Shondale aims to teach educators to not only create, but also mold learning into skills that are attainable for every student.
Full Bio
Section ID:
EL00009068
Class type:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
Drop Refund Deadline:
02/16/2027
Schedule:
No information available at this time.
Instructor:
Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross