ECE 525 Strategies for Supervision and Staff Development

This course focuses on the human relations side of administering early childhood programs. It analyzes the objectives and functions of supervision and presents guidelines for recruiting, hiring, orienting, supervising and evaluating a diverse staff. Participants will examine different conceptual models for understanding job satisfaction and the career stages through which practitioners progress and explore various individual and organizational strategies for promoting optimal performance. The use of technology and media in supervision and staff development is also included. Opportunities for participants to apply models of supervision and staff development in their respective educational settings are provided. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 0.5 - 3 semester hours