ECE4040 Educational Administration in Early ChildhoodBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERNATIONAL FINANCEGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ECE4040 Educational Administration in Early Childhood Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SEDA SARAÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The primary objective of this course is to provide students with the basic administrative skills needed to manage a child development program.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• provide service in the care, development, and education of
children in early care and education settings.
• supervise assistants, aides, and teachers in private early care and
education settings,
• create a developmentally appropriate learning environment for
children in early care and education settings.
• demonstrate knowledge of best practices in guidance, curriculum
selection, and health and safety for early care and education
settings
.Demonstrate the ability to organize schedules, allocate resources, maintain a safe environment, and to engage staff and students with respect to the school’s mission and goals.

Course Content

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of establishing and/or administering a child development program. Emphasis will be placed on administrative techniques in areas such as finances, purchasing, personnel management, client policies, regulatory agencies, and public relations.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course
2) Leadership
3) Leadership
4) Human Resource Development
5) Human Resource Development
6) Personnel Cost and Allocation
7) MIDTERM
8) Center Operations
9) Fiscal Management
10) Fiscal Management
11) Program Planning & Evaluation
12) Marketing & Public Relations
13) Technology
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1 Talan,N.T & Bloom, P.J. Program Administration Scale: Measuring Early Childhood Leadership and Management 2nd Edition
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 35
Total % 90
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 90

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 6 10 60
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Homework Assignments 10 1 10
Quizzes 2 2 4
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 149

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions 2
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance 1
3) To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments 2
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness 2
5) To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life 1
6) To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets 2
7) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 3
8) To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life 2
9) To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications 2
10) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 1
11) To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life 2
12) To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize 2