MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ECE4040 | Educational Administration in Early Childhood | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1 Talan,N.T & Bloom, P.J. Program Administration Scale: Measuring Early Childhood Leadership and Management 2nd Edition |
References: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. | |
8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |