Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood

This course, Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood, prepares individuals to best support students and families and create quality early learning environments in early childhood. Individuals will research and apply various concepts related to purposeful and intentional curriculum activities and learning centers within the early care and education environment. Individuals will explore the foundational necessities for providing developmentally appropriate practices within a classroom setting and gain knowledge of the value of play-based learning centers that engage, challenge, and promote the development of the young child. Individuals will also explore NAEYC and the various guidelines and components to ensure the highest level of care is provided to students and families.

Note: EDUC 42408 Child Growth and Development is a required prerequisite for this course.

Course Number: EDUC-42410
Credit: 4.50 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Early Childhood Education

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11/6/2023 - 12/1/2023

$500

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  176393

• 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.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Cross, Shondale

  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.   

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 11/7/2023.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  11/6/2023 - 12/1/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.