Management of Child Development Centers (7th Edition) - Softcover

Hearron, Patricia F.; Hildebrand, Verna P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137029446 ISBN 13: 9780137029440

Publisher: Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

Based on the premise that high-quality programs for young children are an essential support for families–a part of the family ecosystem–this resource demonstrates how managers of programs for young children must understand the value of family, as well as the relationships between family, program, and community.

 

Part I of Management of Child Development Programs provides an overview of the demographic and theoretical context within which child development programs operate. Part II focuses on 12 core competencies, derived from a review of currently literature in the field and aligned with NAEYC accreditation criteria, including: personal and professional self-awareness; organizational, fiscal, and personnel management; human relations; facilities management; health and safety; food service; educational programming; family support; marketing and public relations; assessment and evaluation.

 

 

About this title

From the Publisher:

Designed to prepare students to manage high-quality early childhood programs that enhance the development of young children, this text provides comprehensive treatment of the special mix of child development and childcare management principles, skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will ensure success. Contemporary in perspective, it addresses all principles and skills that early childhood program managers need to provide services that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and sensitive to a variety of family needs. Center accreditation is highlighted throughout as is parental involvement in each child's education and care.

From the Back Cover:

Based on the premise that high-quality programs for young children are an essential support for families—a part of the family ecosystem—this easy-to-read resource demonstrates how managers of programs for young children must understand the value of family, as well as the relationships between family, program, and community.

 

Part I provides an overview of the demographic and theoretical context within which child development programs operate. Part II focuses on 12 core competencies, derived from a review of currently literature in the field and aligned with NAEYC accreditation criteria, including: personal and professional self-awareness; organizational, fiscal, and personnel management; human relations; facilities management; health and safety; food service; educational programming; family support; marketing and public relations; assessment and evaluation.

 

In the new Eighth edition:

• The new Pearson eText format gives students a more economical, interactive choice, plus includes embedded video links that bring concepts and practices to life.
• A variety of practical tools and pedagogical aids ensure comprehension of the chapter material.
• Students are engaged in learning the concepts through vignettes, tables, charts, graphic illustrations, and more.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0137029446
• ISBN 13: 9780137029440
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432