CD 51B
Advanced Student Teaching Practicum


Course Description

The course demonstrates advanced developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will build on the basic teaching skills in a classroom experience to make more advanced connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a more comprehensive understanding of children and families. Advanced competency will include completing a child assessment. (This course meets the NAEYC Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and NBPTS Standards 1 through 9.)

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
35194 CD 51B 01 M·W···· 12:30 PM-01:35 PM Julie Kennedy CD1-10
M·W···· 08:30 AM-12:20 PM CDC

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
C D -051B-01-: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets twice each week (MW OR TTH) on campus as noted in the class listing. Students must also have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Strategies for Successful Student Teaching (3rd Edition)
Radford © 2013
ISBN: 9780137059485
Textbook Required $126.75 $95.25
Your Early Childhood Practicum & Student Teaching Exp (3rd Edition)
Tyminski © 2014
ISBN: 9780132869959
Textbook Required $93.50 $70.25 $74.80 $37.40
Your Early Childhood Practicum and Student Teaching Experience (3rd Edition)
Tyminski
ISBN: 9780133358384
E-Book Required $110.25
Strategies for Successful Student Teaching (3rd Edition)
Pelletier Radford
ISBN: 9780133465693
E-Book Required $110.25
Strategies for Successful Student Teaching (3rd Edition)
Pelletier Radford
ISBN: 9780133072129
E-Book Required $110.25
Your Early Childhood Practicum and Student Teaching Experience (3rd Edition)
Tyminski
ISBN: 9780133560732
E-Book Required $110.25

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 2.5
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 8
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
C D D051A
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