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HDFS 250

Early Childhood Education

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Principles of working with young children in child care, Head Start, and other group settings. Introduction to environment, curriculum, and guidance.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • observe and evaluate the principles of developmentally appropriate practice in a real early childhood classroom setting.
  • observe and evaluate the quality of an early childhood education classroom and provide recommendations for improving the quality of the classroom environment.
  • observe and analyze individual and group guidance and management techniques that early childhood teachers use in their classroom.
  • reflect on the significance of professional identity in early childhood education and advocate for ethical, collaborative engagement within the field.