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Organization and Service Provision in Early Childhood Methods

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of organization and service provision in early childhood education. It explores the roles and functions of administrators and supervisors, emphasizing policy, professionalism, and behavioral issues within early childhood settings. Students will examine administrative techniques, program planning, fiscal management, and quality control, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management and leadership in early childhood education centers.

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169h
Study Time
13
Weeks
13h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Early Childhood EducationOrganizationAdministrationService ProvisionManagement

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Organization

2

Administration

3

Supervision

4

Professionalism

5

Program Planning

6

Fiscal Management

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Early Childhood Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Childcare Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Preschool Director

Apply your skills in this growing field

Curriculum Developer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationChildcare ServicesGovernment AgenciesNon-Profit OrganizationsCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Fundamentals of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

4h

Unit 1: Meaning, Functions and Components of Early Childhood Education

2 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the scope of organization in early childhood education.
  • •Define organization and identify its key components.
  • •Analyze the functions of organization, focusing on communication, coordination, and directing.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to reinforce your understanding of the concepts.

Unit 1: Meaning, Functions and Components of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

2 study hours
  • •Study the duration of the course, length of the school year, and the importance of a well-structured school timetable.
  • •Examine the role of school subjects and the classification of pupils into classes, grades, and streams.
  • •Understand the importance of staffing and the allocation of teachers to appropriate classes.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 3 to test your knowledge.
Week
2

Module 1: Fundamentals of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 2: Meaning and Functions of Educational Administration

3 study hours
  • •Define educational administration and its role in achieving educational objectives.
  • •Examine the functions of educational administration, including program planning, policy making, and provision of funds and facilities.
  • •Understand the importance of personnel employment and development, curriculum development, and student personnel services.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to assess your understanding.
Week
3

Module 1: Fundamentals of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 2: Meaning and Functions of Educational Administration

3 study hours
  • •Explore the principles of educational administration, including responsibility, delegation of authority, and communication.
  • •Study the humanitarian principle, focusing on democracy and justice in decision making.
  • •Understand the importance of human relations, the prudential principle, and the principle of change.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 2 to reinforce your learning.
Week
4

Module 1: Fundamentals of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 3: Administrative Structure in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define administrative structure and its importance in early childhood education.
  • •Illustrate the administrative structure of early childhood education and nursery education.
  • •Enumerate the characteristics of organization and administration.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to test your knowledge.
Week
5

Module 1: Fundamentals of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 3: Administrative Structure in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain the need for teachers to have knowledge of educational administration.
  • •Identify the qualities and characteristics of a good administrator.
  • •Understand the importance of technical skills, personality traits, and intellectual qualities for effective leadership.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 2 to assess your understanding.
Week
6

Module 1: Fundamentals of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 4: School Service Provision and Record Keeping in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Enumerate the essential services to be established in early childhood centers, such as classrooms, libraries, and recreational facilities.
  • •Explain the maintenance and use of these facilities.
  • •Identify various records to be kept by the teacher and head teacher in the school.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to test your knowledge.
Week
7

Module 1: Fundamentals of Organisation in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 5: Behaviour Within an Organisation I: Motivation

3 study hours
  • •Define motivation and explain its functions in an organization.
  • •Identify the theories of motivation that are useful in early childhood institutions, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Herzberg's hygiene theory.
  • •List the techniques for motivating employees/staff and enumerate hints on motivating employers/staff.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to reinforce your understanding.
Week
8

Module 2: Administrative Techniques in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 1: Behaviour within an Organisation II – Group Dynamics

3 study hours
  • •Define a group and group dynamics, and identify the properties of human groups.
  • •Identify the characteristics of early childhood education institutions as a group.
  • •Identify the elements of leadership and explain the styles of leadership.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to test your knowledge.
Week
9

Module 2: Administrative Techniques in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 1: Behaviour within an Organisation II – Group Dynamics

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the ways of improving group relationships in schools.
  • •Understand the importance of respecting individual staff, adapting to work characteristics, and effective communication.
  • •Learn how to delegate duties and build effective teams within the school.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 2 to assess your understanding.
Week
10

Module 2: Administrative Techniques in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 2: Behaviour Within an Organisation III- Conflict Resolution

3 study hours
  • •Define conflict and competition, and identify the common causes of conflict in an organization.
  • •Identify the signs of conflict between individuals and groups.
  • •Examine how to build teamwork and cooperation to minimize the possibility of conflict.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to reinforce your understanding.
Week
11

Module 2: Administrative Techniques in Early Childhood Education

3h

Unit 2: Behaviour Within an Organisation III- Conflict Resolution

3 study hours
  • •Explain how to manage and resolve conflict situations in an organization, including conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.
  • •Understand the importance of addressing disputes of right and disputes of interest.
  • •Learn how to handle conflict requires awareness of its various developmental stages.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 2 to assess your understanding.
Week
12

Module 2: Administrative Techniques in Early Childhood Education

6h

Unit 3: Supervision in Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Describe the concept of supervision and the reasons for supervision in early childhood education.
  • •Examine the basic principles of supervision and methods of supervision.
  • •Highlight the qualities of a supervisor and the different forms of supervision.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to reinforce your understanding.

Unit 4: Professionalism of Early Childhood Education

3 study hours
  • •Define professionalism and identify teacher preparation requirements.
  • •Explain teaching and learning in early childhood and outline the laboratory experience.
  • •Understand the importance of general education, foundations of early childhood education, and child development.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to assess your understanding.
Week
13

Module 2: Administrative Techniques in Early Childhood Education

4h

Unit 5: Child Care Agencies

4 study hours
  • •Identify various child care organizations, such as Head Start Project U.S.A, Crèche Parentales Association France, and The Early Child-Care Development and Education Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the objectives of these organizations/agencies and their relevance in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the roles of OMEP Nigeria and Bernard Van Leer Netherlands in early childhood education.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 to reinforce your understanding.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module objectives and key concepts from Units 1-5 in each module.

2

Create concept maps linking organizational structures, administrative techniques, and program planning.

3

Practice applying fiscal management principles to hypothetical early childhood education scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of administrators and supervisors.

5

Review past tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and identify areas for improvement.

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