466-363 The Early Childhood Professional 3B

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On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate an awareness of the nature of the management role of the early childhood professional in selected settings and some of the basic theoretical principles underpinning this role;

• identify the key areas of responsibility associated with this role, and obtain sufficient knowledge to carry out basic administrative tasks;

• demonstrate an awareness of management structures of a selection of early childhood services, industrial relations and current government policies which impinge on administrative practice; and

• demonstrate the use of appropriate computer applications in administrative processes related to selected early childhood services.

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An introductory study of some basic organisational and administrative theories as they relate to practice within selected early childhood services. Organisational skills such as management of different categories of staff, staff appraisal and time management. Basic administrative responsibilities associated with early childhood services including budgeting, record keeping, enrolment processes and the use of computer applications in these areas. Administrative implications of government policy relating to funding issues, accreditation and industrial relations. The role of parents in the management of children's services and implications for the early childhood professional.

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