SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2)	To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3)	To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11)	To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.