ECY443 - Administration of Early Childhood Education Centre

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Subject Title
Administration of Early Childhood Education Centre

Subject Description
ECY 443 deals with the role of the teacher as an administrator. The following aspects of preschool administration are discussed: community agencies and resources; licensing and legislation; budgeting; keeping records; and setting up and equipping a centre.

Credit Status
ECY 443 is an Early Childhood Diploma program prescribed subject.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

GENERAL OUTCOMES

1. Examine the roles and responsibilities of government as it applies to Early Childhood programs (i.e. social policy, funding and legislation).

2. Identify the indicators of quality in Early Childhood programs.

3. Describe the tasks and responsibilities of Early Childhood Educators in relation to legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

4. Advocate on behalf of children and families.




SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

1. Describe the factors that impact on the development of a social policy and apply them in a discussion of a current issue.

2. Describe the funding mechanisms for Early Childhood programs at the federal, provincial and municipal levels as they apply to Early Childhood programs and predict the effect of changes in these funding practices.

3. Outline financial policies and procedures.

4. Interpret and analyze current legislation pertaining to Early Childhood programs.

5. Compare a variety of organizational structures in Early Childhood programs.

6. Outline procedures for staff selection/hiring and appraisal.

7. Apply knowledge of quality indicators in aspects of Early Childhood programs.

8. Identify policies and procedures in Early Childhood programs and describe how they develop.

9. Evaluate advocacy strategies.

10. Describe the characteristics of a professional.

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