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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab, practicum,
clinical or other non-lecture instruction):
1. Legal/Ethical Issues in Administering Programs for Children
2. Personnel Management
3. Conflict Resolution in Programs for Children
4. Stress Management for Self and Staff
5. Advocacy for Young Children and their Families: The Director’s Role
6. Professionalism in the Administration of Programs for Children
7. Program Fiscal Analysis
8. Parent/Family Education
9. Creating and Maintaining Partnerships with Families
10. Application of Technology to Programs for Children
11. Leadership models; evaluation of one’s leadership skills
12. Current Issues in the Effective Administration of Programs for Children
13. And any other topics deemed relevant by the instructor
These topics are introduced in 2 lecture hours and are reinforced through 2 lab hours/week (32 total lab hours for the
semester). National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards measured in this course:
1. Promoting child development and learning
2. Teaching and learning
3. Observing, documenting, and assessing
4. Using developmentally appropriate approaches to connect with children and families
5. Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculum
6. Becoming a professional
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Discuss codes of ethical conduct;
2. Explain the administrator's role in advocacy;
3. Describe interpersonal management skills;
4. Explain legal issues;
5. Evaluate parent involvement strategies
6. Reflect upon weekly topics relevant to the course content
7. Utilize skills in speaking, writing, computation, and technical applications.
Methods of Assessment:
1. -7. Students will be assessed a class participation grade measuring their participation in group discussion and
in class assignments 1.-7. Students will submit a notebook of lab experiences and assignments that is graded
according to a rubric; grade of 70 indicates mastery.
1.-5.7. Students will be evaluated in their lab experiences by the center director according to a departmental
rubric.; grade of 70 indicates mastery
1. -5. Students will complete a midterm (with a minimum of one essay question) and final exam (and other
quizzes deemed necessary by the instructor) assessing course objectives. (grade of 70 indicates mastery).
6.Students will participate in a weekly, in class journal reflection on the topic of study for the
