Class Details

CD 54
Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs

Course Description

This is a curriculum development course with an emphasis on planning a curriculum that is emergent, developmentally and individually appropriate, and inclusive for all young children through age six. Students will examine the teacher's role in supporting development by using observation and assessment strategies and emphasizing the essential role of play. Curricular areas included to be explored are language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, and math and science. (This course meets NAEYC Standards 1 and 4 and NBPTS Standards 4, 5, and 6.)

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
C D -054.-01Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Pass/Fail Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

C D D010G or PSYC D010G (may be taken concurrently)

Advisory

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.