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Prerequisites: CDEV 100; CDEV 103, CDEV/PSY 104; CDEV 105; CDEV 106; CDEV 107; and 4.0/5.0 units from the following: CDEV 120, CDEV 121, CDEV 122, CDEV 123, CDEV 124, OR CDEV 125; and approval from the Child Development Department. A demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. 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. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. (C-ID ECE 210) (CSU)

First Aid, CPR Module B: American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid. (CSU)

Prerequisite: CDEV 104 with a grade of "C" or better. This course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning in order to join with families and professionals in promoting children's success and maintaining quality programs. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment methods are explored. (C-ID ECE 200) (CSU)

A study of the methods and principles of adult supervision in an early childhood setting from a development perspective. Topics covered include competence in personnel management, effective interpersonal communication, how adults learn, team building. (CSU)