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- Start Here Week 1 - Course Orientation and Overview
- Text Reading: Introduction to Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- Week 2 - The Teacher
- Text Reading: The Early Childhood Teaching Profession
- Week 3- History of the Field
- Text Reading: The History of Early Childhood Education
- Week 4 - The Field
- Week 5 - The Environment
- Text Reading: Creating an Effective Learning Environment
- Week 6- Child Development
- Text Reading: Developmental Ages and Stages
- Week 7 - Observation and Assessment
- Text Reading: Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
- Week 8- Relationships and Guidance
- Text Reading: Partnering with Families
- Week 9 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Week 10- Play as Curriculum
- Text Reading: Curriculum Basics
- Week 11 - California's Early Learning and Development System
- Week 12 - Infant Toddler and Preschool Curriculum Framework and Desired Results
- Week 13 - California's Early Childhood Educator's Professional Development
- Week 14 - Professional Practices: Ongoing Assessment and Personal Growth
- Week 15- Professional Practices: Working with Employers, Families and Colleagues
- Week 16 Final - Portfolio Presentations
- Assignments and Important Links
- College of the Desert Student Resources
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