CDE 103
PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES
College of the Desert · Fall 2026
3 sections1 open now
Catalog description
This course presents an examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education. Emphasis on the role of the early childhood educator, the importance of teacher-child relationships, and effective teaching strategies and environmental design for supporting development in young children. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, and professional identity. C-ID: ECE 120
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Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
2210
FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AMClass #0303929Fall 20263 credits
0 available35 enrolled35 capacity10 waitlist
- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Oct 26 – Dec 18
- Location
- Online - HyFlex FLEX
- Instructor
- Avalos, Maria
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2216
FullSeats: 35/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AMClass #0303930Fall 20263 credits
0 available35 enrolled35 capacity10 waitlist
- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Oct 23
- Location
- Asynchronous Learning ONLN
- Instructor
- Avalos, Maria
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2776
10 openSeats: 25/35 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AMClass #0303932Fall 20263 credits
10 available25 enrolled35 capacity0 waitlist
- Days & times
- Sa · 8:30 – 11:20 AM
- Meeting dates
- Oct 24 – Dec 12
- Location
- Indio Child Development Center 132Hybrid Instruction RID
- Instructor
- STAFF, Cod
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