CHD 165 – Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings

Subject: Child Development

Term: 2026 Spring

Session: Regular Academic Session

Days: W

Start Time: 7:00 PM

End Time: 8:15 PM

Section: B20P

Start Date: 01/12/2026

End Date: 05/11/2026

Class Number: 61984

Catalog Number: 165

Credit Units: 3.00

Instructor: Overton, Cecil R
Description:
(3 credits) Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Includes 30 hours of field placement in early learning setting. Seminar 2 hours + Field placement 2 hours = total 4 hours per week.

Note:

This a ***HYBRID Online/Face-to-Face*** section. This course will require the student come to campus for part of the instruction time. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. More information will be provided directly by the instructor. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
Class will be held at the Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Development, 1500 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

Class Stat: Active

Enrollment stat: Open

Ctr Excel Early Childhood Dev