Print Page
Educational Leadership and Management (ECED 2500)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course discusses personal and professional reasons for becoming a teacher, ways to advocate in this profession, and will help you develop a plan for continuous education and professional development. You will improve skills in working with others by learning strategies for team-building, coping with stress, advocacy, and problem-solving, as well as study professional ethics and procedures for evaluating staff. Must be taken A-F.
Topical Outline:
1. History & Current Trends of Early Childhood Education
2. National Association for the Education of Young Children
3. Professional Advocacy & Responsibilities
4. Accreditation and Standards
5. Professional Development
Learning Outcomes:
1. Explore the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics and current state trends
2. Evaluate accreditation process
3. Demonstrate teamwork and leadership
4. Demonstrate elements of professional communication and professional behavior
5. Advocate for an early childhood issue
6. Examine professional resources and develop a professional development plan
Prerequisites:
ECED 1200 or Instructor Approval