CHLD 56N

About this course

An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to early childhood programs and environments. Emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative, and intellectual development of the child. Includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, and professional identity.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Transfer pathways that use CHLD 56N

ASSIST maps CHLD 56N to a requirement in 20 published pathways from Foothill College.

• LIBERAL STUDIESFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• COMPARATIVE ETHNIC STUDIESFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd GradeFoothill → San Francisco State
• Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care and EducationFoothill → San Francisco State
• Child DevelopmentFoothill → CSU Chico
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP): PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction Credential - Pending California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC) ApprovalFoothill → CSU Channel Islands
• Early Childhood StudiesFoothill → CSU Channel Islands
• Child Development B.S. Early Development and Learning ConcentrationFoothill → CSU Dominguez Hills
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. - Non-Teaching OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. - Integrated Teacher Education Program Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. - Integrated Teacher Education Program Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. - Multilingual Teaching OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. - Early Childhood Teaching OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. - PK-Grade 3 OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
• Child and Family StudiesFoothill → CSU Long Beach
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. concentration in Early Care and EducationFoothill → Sonoma State
• Early Childhood StudiesFoothill → Sonoma State
• Early Childhood Education, B.A.: Special Education Teaching ConcentrationFoothill → Sonoma State
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. concentration in Elementary Pre-CredentialFoothill → Sonoma State
• Early Childhood Studies, B.A. concentration in Community, Health and Social Services for ChildrenFoothill → Sonoma State