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ECE 224 Supervision in Early Childhood Programs
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2010
SUN#: None
AGEC: 
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Cross-Listed:


Description: Personnel management in an early childhood program, including staffing, supervision and evaluation.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Synthesis Level) Design written job descriptions and titles for each staff position.
2. (Evaluation Level) Develop and defend a programs process for hiring and terminating employees, including regulatory guidelines, job qualifications, inappropriate behaviors and follow-up, and interview processes.
3. (Synthesis Level) Develop an orientation process for new employees, including work responsibilities, program philosophy as well as professional and ethical standards of conduct.
4. (Comprehension Level) Describe the essential components of an employee handbook, including written policies and procedures for evaluation, grievance, termination and promotion.
5. (Analysis Level) Compare and contrast leadership styles and the impact on staff, parents and governing bodies.
6. (Analysis Level) Explain the supervisors role in facilitating staff relations, communications and teambuilding.
7. (Comprehension/Analysis Level) Describe and analyze supervisory techniques, including written and verbal communications that provide support for staff accomplishments and professional development.
8. (Synthesis Level) Describe current issues pertaining to early care and education field and create strategies to advocate for these issues.
9. (Synthesis Level) Construct a professional development plan for employees.
10. (Comprehension Level) Explain the process for documentation of participation and achievement in professional development.
11. (Comprehension Level) Identify the key components of a performance evaluation, including methods for effective feedback, coaching and follow-up.
12. (Comprehension Level) List and summarize the purpose of early childhood professional organizations, both local and national.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
1. Create a comprehensive Policies and Procedures manual for an Early Childhood Program that includes:
Job Descriptions
Hiring and Termination Guidelines
Work Responsibilities
Program Philosophy
Standards of Conduct
Evaluation
Grievance Process
2. Create an appropriate staff orientation check sheet.
3. In written or oral discourse, describe the differences between leadership styles and the impact they have on a work environment, including staff relations, communications and teambuilding.
4. List appropriate techniques that provide support to staff's accomplishments and development.
5. Write a convincing advocacy paper accurately reflecting current issues.
6. List the components of a professional development plan and establish a process for documentation.
7. In written or oral discourse, summarize the key components of a performance evaluation that reflect effective feedback, coaching, and follow-up.
8. Create a comprehensive file of professional organizations both at the local and national level.