Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings - CHD 165 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings
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 minimum 30 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
68712 CHD 165-01BA 3
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
70% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Twelve Week
68714 CHD 165-0A1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 OFFSITE-ALEXANDRIA P
Students will complete 30 hours of observation in an early learning setting. Dates and times for field placement are arranged by student and approved by instructor.
Twelve Week

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
83515 CHD 165-40YM 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-7:35 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
CHD 165 40YM must be taken with lab CHD 165 A1YM.
Hybrid Course
96603 CHD 165-4A0A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 OFFSITE-ALEXANDRIA P
Thirteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
96601 CHD 165-4XYA 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Alexandria HY
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
Thirteen Week
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
96602 CHD 165-5XYA 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-1:35 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
HyFlex Course
Thirteen Week
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
83516 CHD 165-A1YM 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 OFFSITE-MANASSAS HY
CHD 165 40YM must be taken with lab CHD 165 A1YM.
Hybrid Course
81707 CHD 165-E50L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students who enroll in CHD 165 E50L will be automatically enrolled in lab CHD 165-ET1L. Starts September 8.
82044 CHD 165-ET1L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
Auto-enrolled lab for CHD 165-E50L.
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