FLPL70002
Early Learning and Care Administration Field Placement		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 210.0
Credit Value: 10.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2021
Prerequisites: (COMM70006 EDUC70013 MGMT70001 EDUC70014 MGMT70002 FINA70002 MKTG70003 EDUC70015)
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Supv. & Admin in ELC Program
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210118_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Following the successful completion of the academic courses in this program, students must complete a supervised practicum approved by the ECE program, in which they demonstrate stated outcomes from the post-diploma program. At the conclusion of this practicum, students will have a greater awareness of supervisory and management attitudes that exemplify professional leadership in ECE Administration.

Program Context

 
Supv. & Admin in ELC Program Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Within the context of the program, this course is one of the required courses in the Supervision and Administration in Early Learning and Care Programs Ontario College Graduate Certificate program within Continuing and Professional Studies.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to practice leadership and administrative skills leading to personal management and administrative competencies reflective of an effective ECE administrator.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Identify the required management skills and techniques needed to practice, in an Early Learning and Care management field placement.
  2. Develop a field placement proposal with practical strategies to implement management techniques in an ECE administrative setting.
  3. Practice management strategies by demonstrating in the field placement; professional communication, curriculum design, leadership, computer applications, financial planning,marketing, advocacy and staff development.
  4. Evaluate personal management competencies using a skills verification chart to determine personal field progress.
  5. Modify personal behaviour to reflect current and effective professional administrative practices.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Pass / Fail Evaluation100.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways: 1. Field Placement Proposal 2. Completion of required placement: - Implementation Plan - Reflective Journal (6 submissions) - Final Report and Portfolio Note: This placement is evaluated on a satisfactory/fail grade (S/F). See assignment descriptions for details.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

  • Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Challenge Exam
    Notes:  Completion of all 3 PLA methods is required.
  • Portfolio
    Notes:  Completion of all 3 PLA methods is required.
  • Interview
    Notes:  Completion of all 3 PLA methods is required.
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
 TypeDescription
OptionalOtherNo text books required.

Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education students who have met the program admission requirements of an ECE diploma or recognized equivalent.
Course Details:

Orientation Module

Topics:

- Course Orientation
- Review of Course Outline, expectations and evaluation
- Understanding online DE learning and mentoring
- Practice with online tasks and postings

Learning Activities;

Practice emails, postings, and online tasks
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Module 1:

Preparing for the Field Placement

Topics:

a) Obtain appropriate health clearance and CRC
b) Determine field placement goals
c) Develop a field placement proposal

Assessment(s):

DUE:  Field Placement Proposal
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Module 2:

Completion of Field Placement

Topics:

a) Initiate field placement and determine an implementation plan with
   field site to accomplish placement goals
b) Reflect and post bi-weekly journal reflections
c) Submit final report and portfolio
d) Course evaluation and feedback

Assessment(s):

DUE: Implementation Plan

DUE: Journal Reflections

DUE: Final report and portfolio
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Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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