ED 235 - Leadership & Management in ECE

3 Credits

This course integrates a humanistic perspective into the organizational frameworks of early childhood settings. Students explore policy and procedure in conjunction with the needs of children, staff, parents, and the community.

Rationale:

This is a required course for Early Childhood Education diploma students. This course is designed to enhance those interpersonal skills necessary for positive human relationships within administrative positions. Early childhood educators gain an understanding of the role of the administrator within early childhood programs.

Prerequisites: Early Childhood Education Certificate
Corequisites: None

Course Learning Outcomes:
 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. examine the roles and responsibilities of a director in early childhood settings.
2. discuss the role of the federal government and provincial government.
3. suggest techniques for increasing parent and community involvement.
4. identify leadership styles and discuss strategies for team building.
5. examine staffing policies and procedures.
6. discuss budgeting in early childhood settings.
7. demonstrate bookkeeping procedures.
8. develop an organizational framework for administrative policies and procedures.
9. participate in a mock interview.

Chandler, K. (2018). Administering for quality: leading and collaborating in Canadian early childhood education programs (6th ed.). Pearson. Print.

Costigliola, B., (Ed.) (n.d.). Occupational standards for Child Care Administrators. Child Care Human Resources Sector Council.

Conduct of Course:

Lectures, guest speakers, class discussions, and role-play are used to deliver the course content. Participation is necessary.

Regular attendance is essential for success in any course. Absence for any reason does not relieve a student of the responsibility of completing coursework and assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor. Frequent absences may result in the student being on probation. Further absences may result in suspension from the program.

On-line attendance is demonstrated by completing readings and assignments, participating in dialogue on the discussion board, and completing course work assignments to the satisfaction of the instructor.

In cases of repeated absences due to illness, the student may be requested to submit a medical certificate.

Instructors have the authority to require attendance in classes.

Content of Course:
 

1.  Role of The Director
2. Staffing
3. Leadership and Team Building Styles and Challenges
4. Budgeting
5. Organizational Framework
6. Parent and Community Involvement
7. Roles of Government

Students must complete all assignments to obtain a final grade.

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.