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Course Description

Participants will demonstrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices as it relates to classroom instruction. They will learn about play-based learning and how to teach academic concepts within hands- on activities. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate curricula and methods for progress monitoring and assessment (i.e. Desired Results Developmental Profile [DRDP], Ages and Stages Questionnaire [ASQ], and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales [ECERS]).

Course Outline

Synchronous instruction and asynchronous reading and assignments. Formative assessments will be provided weekly in the form of essays and collaborative projects. A summative final exam will be administered at the end of the course

Learner Outcomes

Students will understand a play-based pedagogical model for supporting children birth-5 as well as multiple assessment modalities.

Prerequisites

This course is part of the Early Childhood Permit Program (ECE) for Las Virgenes Unified School District. For any information regarding this program, please contact Ryan Gleason at rgleason@lvusd.org.

Notes

Required Text: Masterson, M. (2021). Transforming Teaching: Creating Lesson Plans for Child- Centered Learning in Preschool. NAEYC.

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Type
Online
Dates
Jun 30, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Contact Hours
60.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (6 units) $120.00
Available for Credit
6 units
Section Notes

This course is part of the Early Childhood Permit Program (ECE) for Las Virgenes Unified School District. For any information regarding this program, please contact Ryan Gleason at rgleason@lvusd.org.