Course 4: The Important Role of the Learning Environment in Early Childhood Education
Course Description
Credit Validation for SDCOE Participants Only
In this course participants will reflect on their current classroom environment and the values it communicates. This course will explore best practices to engage all learners. Participants will explore developmental domains, biases, and family representation throughout this course.
Course Details
Number of Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Multiple Subject credentialed teachers needing ECE units to teach TK.
Prerequisites:
Students enrolling in this course must have successfully completed EDC-X711W, EDC-X712W, AND EDC-X713W; OR EDC-X724U, a bachelor’s degree, and California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
Course Options
| Course | Date | Units | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDC-X714W – Cohort 8 | 20 Apr 2025 – 24 May 2025 | 3 | $237 | |
Course 4: The Important Role of the Learning Environment in Early Childhood Education
Credit Validation
Online
Directions for Participants: Register with SDCOE by emailing sdcoetkpathway@sdcoe.net Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days. Enrollment Open: April 20, 2025 – May 21, 2025 (11:59pm PT) |
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What You Will Learn
- Explain the role of the classroom environment
- Develop a classroom environment that represents the children and families in the classroom
- Strategies on utilizing the indoor and outdoor space to support all learners
Instructors
Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.
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Credit Validation
The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.
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