Since 1994, there have been few attempts to address the theoretical and practical foundations of effective management in early childhood education (ECE) and the Foundation Phase in South African schools, yet the survival and success of ECE centres and schools depends on the ability of education managers to meet the needs of the children/learners, educators, parents and the community. Management in early childhood education provides a comprehensive overview of the management of ECE centres for children from birth to nine years old.
This book is a resource and reference guide which includes, amongst others, Internet sources and templates such as inventories, financial planning, parents’ newsletters and agendas of staff meetings. It focuses especially on the South African context by referring to appropriate examples and scenarios of real-life situations in this country as well as the newly introduced Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS). It also offers practical applications for the many theoretical frameworks in South African schools. All the chapters in this third edition have been updated, and each one begins with learning outcomes and key terms.
Management in early childhood education is aimed at student teachers, educators, administrators and child caregivers.
Since January 2015 I have been running an early childhood development centre. After discovering this valuable book, my behaviour, my management style and my school setup have changed for the better. Parents and staff have also noticed the positive changes. It is clear that the children at my centre are benefiting from it. The process is holistic and comprehensive, and it has enabled me to assess the teacher, the teaching and the learner. I love this book: it is easy to understand; easy to follow, and easy to implement the instructions.
Rakgadi Johannah Senyane-Makola
Mmasenyane Children’s World ECD
Section
A Early Childhood Education and its management
Chapter 1 Education management in Early Childhood
Education
Chapter 2 Programmes and institutions for Early
Childhood Education
Chapter 3 Early Childhood Education and the law
Section B Managing human resources
Chapter 4 Managing staff in the education of young
children
Chapter 5 Managing learners in Early Childhood
Education
Chapter 6 Managing differences in Early Childhood
Education
Chapter 7 Managing parent partnerships in Early
Childhood Education
Chapter 8 Management committees in Early Childhood
Education
Section C Managing quality child care
Chapter 9 Managing the learning environment in Early
Childhood Education centres
Chapter 10 Managing health, safety and equipment in
Early Childhood Education
Section D Managing administration
Chapter 11 Managing finances
Chapter 12 Managing administration in Early
Childhood Education
Section E Establishing an Early Childhood Education
centre
Chapter 13 Establishing an Early Childhood Education
centre
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