This certificate provides a foundation in Child development, highlighting nature, environmental education and stewardship. Exploration of a nature - based pedagogy continuum; from nature focused activities through forest Kindergarten principles and practices.Strategies and resources to support children in developing and fostering a curiosity of the world around them and build skills to help them be successful learners. Cultural diversity and placed-based influences will be a focus.
Outdoor learning environments(OLEs) stimulate the diversity of children’s play experience and contribute to their healthy development; through observation and assessment opportunities,candidates will experience first-hand the outdoor learning environment.Discover skills and understanding required to create, manage, promote, and organize quality OLEs for children.
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The goal of the Nature-based Pedagogy Certificate of Achievement is to provide continuing opportunities to prepare students for careers involving the education and care of young children in a variety of settings with an emphasis on the outdoor learning environment and nature.
Students completing this certificate will gain the knowledge to work with children 0 – 8 years old in different roles, both public and private programs with an emphasis on Nature pedagogy and outdoor learning environments.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Psychology 11 | Child Growth and Development | 3 | S1 |
Early Childhood Education 2 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 | S1 |
Early Childhood Education 11 | Child, Family and Community | 3 | S1 |
Early Childhood Education 17 | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 | S1 |
Early Childhood Education 21 | Observation and Assessment | 4 | S2 |
Early Childhood Education 76 | Children in Nature | 3 | S3 |
Early Childhood Education 77 | Nature: In, Out and Beyond | 3 | S3 |
This certificate requires the successful completion of 7 required courses and with 2 courses focusing on Nature-based Pedagogy for a total of 22 units. This certificate satisfies the Department of Social Services Title 22 Community Care Licensing requirements for qualified preschool teachers, and before and after school age caregivers in a licensed early childhood program.It also satisfies the California Department of Education Title 5 child development course work requirements for the Child Development Assistant or Associate Teacher permit and those need to complete an early childhood education specialty focus.
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