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 466-363 The Early Childhood Professional 3B

Credit Points

16.7

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Manjula Waniganayake

Prerequisites

The Early Childhood Professional 2 or approved equivalent.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial each week. Students should also spend time on the practical application of computer programmes to administrative tasks

Subject Description

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.

Assessment

Written tasks totalling 5000 words which may include essays and an examination.

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