EDF4506

Administration and Management in Early Childhood Services (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader:

Offered:
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students should have knowledge and understanding of a range of issues related to the effective management and administration of early Childhood services; the importance of mandated requirements as a manager of an Early Childhood Service; the Children's Services Regulation 1998 and the Children's Services Act 1996; the ability to develop appropriate strategies in marketing an early childhood service development; the skills required to undertake the administrative tasks of an Early Childhood administrator/manager.

Assessment: Written assignment (4 sub-tasks x 500 equivalent = 2000 words equivalent): 50% + Examination: 50% (2000 words equivalent)

Contact Hours: 2 hrs per week

Prerequisites: 2 Practicum experiences (associated with Practicum Studies units) in early childhood settings