10307198 ECE: Administering an Early Childhood Education Program
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit course focuses on the administration of an early childhood education program. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; analyze the components of an ECE facility; design an ECE program; analyze the aspects of personnel supervision; outline financial components of an ECE program; apply laws and regulations related to an ECE facility; advocate for the early childhood profession.
Total Credits
3
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives.
    Assessment Strategies
    using written or oral activities as provided by the instructor
    in a classroom setting or simulated environment
    individually or in groups
    Criteria
    follow the guidelines of "Anti-bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves"  or a similar anti-bias resource
    advocate for diversity and anti-bias approaches in early childhood education
    consider the culture, values and traditions of families in the program when developing program policies and procedures

  2. Analyze the components of an ECE facility.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or written products
    individually or in small groups
    in the classroom
    in a case study, role play or project
    Criteria
    design a fully equipped ECE center which meets established guidelines

  3. Design an ECE program.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or written products
    individually or in small groups
    in the classroom
    in a case study, role play or project
    Criteria
    a philosophy statement
    a marketing plan
    analysis of policies
    an assessment plan

  4. Analyze the aspects of personnel supervision.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or written products
    individually or in small groups
    in the classroom
    in a case study, role play or project
    Criteria
    select appropriate procedures for staff recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation
    create a staff schedule following established standards
    develop a personal education plan which meets Registry guidelines
    develop strategies to maintain a motivational workplace

  5. Outline financial components of an ECE program.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or written products
    individually or in small groups
    in the classroom
    in a case study, role play or project
    Criteria
    analyze ways to better utilize center resources
    determine ways to increase center operating revenue

  6. Apply laws and regulations related to an ECE facility.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or written products
    individually or in small groups
    in the classroom
    in a case study, role play or project
    Criteria
    compare and contrast licensing and accreditation requirements
    differentiate between discriminatory and non-discriminatory practices

  7. Advocate for the early childhood profession.
    Assessment Strategies
    through oral or written products
    individually or in small groups
    in the classroom
    in a case study, role play or project
    Criteria
    create an advocacy plan
    engage in documented advocacy activities