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CDEV 66 : Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum
CDEV 66 : Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor Contact Information
Email: lehnle@ccsf.edu
CCSF Phone: Zoom meeting by appointment through campus inbox or email.
Office Hours: I am available for Office Hours throughout our time together this semester.
Course Description
Course Description
This is a three unit course that explores appropriate curriculum and environments for children from birth to age 6. Teachers' roles in supporting development and joy of learning for all children using observation and assessment and emphasizing the essential role of play through language, literacy, social/emotional learning, physical/motor activity, sensory learning, art, creativity, math and science.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Start and End Dates of this Asynchronous Online class
August 31, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Important Dates:
Last day to add: September 11, 2026
Last day for refund: September 4, 2026
Last day to drop without W: September 11, 2026
Last day to drop with W: October 11, 2026
Last day to elect pass/no pass: NA
The CDEV 66 Final Zoom Presentation is on Tuesday, 10/20/26.
Course Advisories and Books
Course Advisories and Books
Advisories (you should be able to test at this English level)
Advisories (you should be able to test at this English level)
ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English
Course Justification:
Course Justification:
This course meets the California Community Colleges ECE/CD (Early Childhood/Child Development) Curriculum Alignment Project standards for a course in Introduction to Curriculum. This course meets the requirements for AS-T, AS, and several Child Development certificates.
CRN Required textbooks:
CRN Required textbooks:
Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education (2026). Paris, Beeve, and Springer. California: College of the Canyons. (free download)
California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework (2012). McLean, J., Cole, T., Duerr, L., & California. Sacramento: California Department of Education. (free download)
California Preschool Curriculum Framework (2010). vols. 1-3. Ong, F., McLean, J., & California. Sacramento: California Dept. of Education. (free download)
Prek-Tk Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) (English 2025). Sacramento: California Department of Education. (free download)
Infant Toddler Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) (English 2025). Sacramento: California Department of Education. (free download)
Assignments for week 1 for CDEV 66
Assignments for week 1 for CDEV 66
In addition to familiarizing yourself with the week 1 content in Canvas, you will need to complete the following assignments:
In addition to familiarizing yourself with the week 1 content in Canvas, you will need to complete the following assignments:
Reading
Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education. Paris, Beeve, and Springer (2026). Read Chapter 1. (free download)
California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework. McLean, J., Cole, T., Duerr, L., & California. (2012). Sacramento: California Department of Education. (free download)
California preschool curriculum framework. vols. 1-3. Ong, F., McLean, J., & California. (2010). Sacramento: California Dept. of Education. (free download)
Desired Results Developmental Profile (2025). Sacramento: California Department of Education. (free download)
Written assignment due at the end of week 1
Read through the Week 1 learning module and Chapter 1 in the book.
Upload the answers to these questions (no more than 500 words total):
Question #1. After reading everything in this learning module, what was the biggest surprise from what you learned this week?
Question #2. What do you wish you had learned?
Question #3. What were the highlights about this week's reading in the book? What was the biggest "aha" moment for you?
Question #4. How do you feel about what you learned?
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