ECS 320 - Teaching and Learning Programs for Early Care and Development

Units: 3
Two hours lecture and two hours activity per week
Prerequisite: ECS 101 , ECS 150 /PSY 150
Survey historical and theoretical foundations for federal, state and locally funded programs. Become familiar with early childhood models, approaches and initiatives. Study the California Early Learning and Development System (curriculum frameworks, learning and development foundations, assessment systems and resources.) Examination of environmental arrangements and routines that support diverse children’s development in school, community, and family settings. Thirty hours of field experience in early childhood settings is required. Meets a core requirement for the Child Development Permit in child, family, and community. TB tests and Fingerprint clearance is required.