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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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