This course demonstrates developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of Early Childhood Education (ECE) faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student-teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Students will explore career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities. Field trips will be required. Prerequisites: ECE R102 and ECE R106 and ECE R111. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course introduces the process of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. The course will also examine the influence of multiple societal contexts and explore the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children's development, birth through adolescence. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: CD R106.

This introductory course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Interactions between biological processes and environmental factors will be explored. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. The course will also examine cultural, economic, political, and historical contexts that impact children's development. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.