Course 4: The Important Role of the Learning Environment in Early Childhood Education

3 Units
Credit Validation

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 – 001 07 Jan 202410 Feb 2024 3 $237

Course 4: The Important Role of the Learning Environment in Early Childhood Education

07 Jan 202410 Feb 2024
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

Directions for participants: Register with SDCOE by emailing [email protected]

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 Through: January 7 – February 7, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X714W – 002 18 Feb 202423 Mar 2024 3 $237

Course 4: The Important Role of the Learning Environment in Early Childhood Education

18 Feb 202423 Mar 2024
3
$237
Credit Validation
Online

Directions for Participants: Register with SDCOE by emailing [email protected]

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 Through: February 18 – March 18, 2024 (11:59pm PT)

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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Learning Method Information

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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.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.