10307204Supervision/Administration of ECE Programs
Course Information
Description
This course represents an overview of the roles and responsibilities of administrators of various early care and education programs and the groups with whom they have role relationships with an emphasis on quality. 3 credits.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine models of early care and education programs
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Individually or in small groups
    Case study, role play, or project
    Criteria
    you identify various early care and education program models
    you identify pros and cons of various early care and education program models
    you identify strategies for effectively working within different models

  2. Explore quality in Early Childhood Education
    Assessment Strategies
    Written plan for countering the ECE trilemma in your program
    Criteria
    written plan identifies the main components of the ECE trilemma
    written plan addresses the effects of the trilemma in your individual program
    written plan includes information regarding your opinion of the level of quality found in your program
    written plan includes thoughts and reflections on areas of growth and development both individually and program-wide
    written plan considers options and ideas for countering the ECE trilemma in your individual program, especially relating to the levels of quality care and education
    you identify how developmentally appropriate teaching practices contribute to a quality early childhood program.

  3. Summarize roles and responsibilities of early childhood education administrators
    Assessment Strategies
    Investigation of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator/director
    Time and activities record for 12-hour period
    Criteria
    you participate in a group brainstorm of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator, and tasks related to those roles
    you identify who the stakeholders are in your program
    you list some of the expectations those stakeholders have of you in your leadership roles
    you prioritize your time and activities based on a want, need, and expect to do basis
    you implement new time management techniques
    you identify your management/leadership style
    you identify delegation strategies
    you discuss the benefits of clearly defined roles
    you discuss the benefits of incorporating various management/leadership styles
    you identify management/leadership style goals to increase your effectiveness as an early childhood administrator

  4. Identify personal goals and values as they relate to Early Childhood Education
    Assessment Strategies
    Completion of personality and leadership quizzes
    Development of a personal mission statement
    Personal philosophy statement on child care administration draft
    Marketing tools evaluation
    Criteria
    you share your current program brochure or marketing tool for feedback from others
    you identify your personality and leadership styles
    your mission statement reflects your personal values
    your philosophy draft relates directly to early childhood administration

  5. Explain state licensing and accreditation standards
    Assessment Strategies
    Research of an early childhood legal situation assigned by the instructor
    Presentation of findings
    Criteria
    research findings establish the role of quality in your assigned situation
    research findings establish the role of licensing in your assigned situation
    research findings include your opinion or beliefs regarding the assigned situation
    research findings contain a comparison between state licensing rules and accreditation standards as they apply to your assigned situation
    you explain the licensing standards for group centers, school-age programs and family child care.
    you explain the accreditation standards for group centers, school-age programs and family child care.

  6. Examine processes and procedures for staffing an early childhood program
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral or written projects
    Case study, role play, or project
    Criteria
    you identify various staff recruitment methods
    you identify the licensing guidelines related to staffing
    you identify federal Labor Laws, ADA guidelines, and Equal Opportunity guidelines
    you identify the basic principles and practices in formulating personnel policies
    you identify when a written personnel policy is needed
    you examine the relationship between a written personnel policy and an organization's philosophy and mission
    you generate appropriate interview questions
    you identify interviewing tools and techniques
    you identify appropriate procedures for staff selection
    your appraisal system includes self, peer and supervisor evaluation forms
    your appraisal system includes individual profile, observation form and list of goals
    your appraisal system includes staff development action plan

  7. Develop effective communication skills
    Assessment Strategies
    Investigation of different types of communication
    Staff behaviors continuum
    Criteria
    you complete study on communication types
    you identify various communication styles
    you apply communication styles in a variety of situations