EEC 3524 - Professionalism and Program Development

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course will address approaches to management, leadership, and professional growth for early childhood providers, educators, directors, and supervisors. Topics to be addressed will include defining professionalism, management vs. leadership, developmental stages for adult learning, mentoring, and staff assessment. Students will explore the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics and how it relates to the professional conduct of early childhood educators. Learning activities will focus on developing the skills and dispositions of early childhood teacher-leaders who influence the community and the profession to achieve excellence.
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