Course Description
This course will focus on providing program administrators and supervisors with an understanding of the development of human resources in an early childhood setting. The course will provide an in-depth look at personnel management in the early childhood environment. Students will explore recruitment, orientation and development, motivation and supervision of employees. Personnel policy development and procedures will be examined. Students must be program administrators or supervisors. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ECE 250: Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Analyze different early childhood program types and demonstrate effective supervision strategies appropriate to each setting, including understanding role sets, supervisory stages, and adult development theory.
- Create essential personnel management tools including detailed job descriptions, evaluation instruments, and orientation procedures that align with professional standards and support staff development.
- Design and implement comprehensive staff development and evaluation systems using clinical supervision frameworks, appropriate observation tools and adult learning principles.
- Evaluate and develop personnel policies and procedures that promote positive work environments, ethical practices, and professional growth while meeting regulatory requirements.
- Apply supervisory leadership skills through conducting effective staff meetings, providing constructive feedback, supporting professional development, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Blog / Vlog Assignments (Weeks 1-8) | 25% |
Assignments (Weeks 1-3, and 5) | 25% |
Clinical Observation Cycle (Weeks 4, 6, 7,8) | 25% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are openly licensed, educational resources that can be used for teaching, learning and research. OER may consist of a variety of resources such as textbooks, videos and software that are no cost for students.
The OER book used for this course is:
Barresi, J. D. (Ed.). (2024). A Relationships-based Approach to Personnel Management in Programs for Young Children. Licensed under CC BY.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,5 | Topic: Supervision as Relationship-Building: Setting the Stage for Success in Early Childhood Education
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2 | 2,4 | Topic: Laying the Groundwork: Personnel Management Tools that Cultivate Relationships
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3 | 2,4,5 | Topic: Nurturing Relationships from the Start: Orientation, Onboarding, and Personnel Policies
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4 | 3,5 | Topic: Understanding Adult Learners: Principles for Fostering Growth and Relationships
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5 | 3,5 | Topic: The Developmental Dynamic of Supervisor-Supervisee Relationships
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6 | 3,5 | Topic: Building Supportive Relationships: A Clinical Supervision Approach
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7 | 3,5 | Topic: Reflecting and Growing: Post-Observation Feedback and Collaboration
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8 | 1-5 | Topic: Reflecting on Practice: Moving Forward as a Supervisor
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.