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
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49814 | CD 54 | 02C | ·····S· | 09:30 AM-01:20 PM | Richard Zalman | L24 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
C D -054.02C: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times noted in the class listing. This class is restricted to students in the CDE Apprenticeship Grant (CAI Grant). Please contact Dr. Zalman: zalmanrichard@fhda.edu if you have any questions.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Early Education Curriculum:A Child's Connection to the World (7th Edition) Beaver © 2018 ISBN: 9781305960633 | Textbook | Required | $251.00 | $188.25 | $163.15 | $105.42 |
| Early Education Curriculum: A Childs Connection to the World (7th Edition) Beaver ISBN: 9798214341866 | E-Book | Required | $102.99 | |||
| Early Education Curriculum: A Childs Connection to the World (7th Edition) Beaver ISBN: 9798214341866 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $58.99 | |||
| Early Education Curriculum: A Childs Connection to the World (7th Edition) Beaver ISBN: 9798214341866 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $80.99 | |||
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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
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Prerequisite
- C D D010G or PSYC D010G (may be taken concurrently)