Adult Supervision In a Childcare Setting

3.0 Semester Units
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 15
Completion Hours: 90

This course covers the methods and principles of supervision adults in the early childhood education setting. Emphasis is given to the role of experienced teachers and administrators who function as mentors to new early childhood education teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents and other staff.

After completion of this course, student will be able to: maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate environment for young children while fostering the growth of early childhood education teachers; understand the role of the mentor in leadership, guidance and evaluation in the field of early childhood education. Analyze the mentoring roles and responsibilities of supervisors and mentees; demonstrate clear, positive, effective communication skills with teachers, parents & children.

Learning Outcomes & Impact:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to design and adapt curriculum strategies that support the psychosocial, cognitive, and biosocial needs of young children. Whether your goal is to begin a new career or strengthen your current role in early childhood education, this course gives you the tools to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

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