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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).
Topics cover:
philosophy
types of programs
lesson planning and implementation
planning effective program policies
fiscal management and budgeting
regulations (state and federal)
staffing,
evaluation (of the setting, teachers, and support staff)
communication (with teachers, staff, parents, families, and children)
duties of an Early Childhood administrator
planning and maintaining an effective climate in Early Childhood programs
leadership models/ traits of an effective administrator
forming collaborations with staff, teachers, families, and the larger community
Students will participate in 16 weeks of 2-hour labs at a licensed facility, completing assignments related to the course
content of managing a quality child care program.
National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards measured in this course:
1. Promoting child development and learning
2. Building family and community relationships
3. Observing, documenting, and assessing
4. Using developmentally appropriate approaches to connect with children and families
5. Using content knowledge to build meaningful curriculu
6. Becoming a professional
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Develop an initial operational plan;
2. Identify the functions of an administrator.
3. Evaluate an early care and education program.
4. Analyze methods of effective communication
5. Utilize skills in speaking, writing, computation, and computer applications.
6. Reflect each week on the administration of developmentally appropriate programs for children (according to
standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC)
Methods of Assessment:
1.2.3.4.5. Students will submit a portfolio documenting lab experiences and assignments (which include a
statement of philosophy) that is graded according to a rubric (30% of grade; grade of 70 indicates mastery).
1.2.3.4. 5. Students will complete a midterm and final exam (and other quizzes as deemed necessary by the
instructor) assessing course objectives (grade of 70 indicates mastery). The midterm exam must include at least
one essay question to assess higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. 6. Students will compose a weekly, in-class
journal of reflections on topics involving the appropriate administration of children’s programs that will be
factored into the participation grade.
