PDC #3: Approaches to Adult-Child Relationships in the Child Care Setting (Staff Supervision, Coaching and Development) *ED POL 302 (UWM Catalog #) - Online - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	PDC #3: Approaches to Adult-Child Relationships in the Child Care Setting (Staff Supervision, Coaching and Development) *ED POL 302 (UWM Catalog #)

	This is the third of four courses in the Program Development Credential series. The quality of the program for children is dependent upon the knowledge and performance of the staff working directly with children. This staff depends on excellent professional development programs and effective coaching and supervision. This course provides program supervisors and lead personnel with the tools to develop excellent learning environments through effective and intentional mentoring, coaching, supervision and community-building among their staff. Examine communication and conflict resolution within relationships in the child care setting, emphasizing parent-child, teacher-child, teacher-teacher and parent-teacher relationships. Includes observation, documentation and assessment of young children.
More ▼ ED POL 302: Course subject and catalog number 3 credits (undergraduate) Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Knowledge of the fundamentals of on-the-job supervision and training techniques Ability to plan and facilitate meaningful staff meetings and to develop and use effective communication systems Ability to assist in developing positive classroom culture and program culture Ability to use participatory management practices to build community and to include conflict resolution techniques Ability to assist classroom teachers and other staff as they set individual and group goals based on child development, individual child and group assessments, and curriculum requirements Ability to teach effective child observation skills and to model appropriate teaching and care techniques Knowledge of the fundamentals of coaching processes and techniques and the use of reflective teaching practices Ability to guide teachers to be effective as classroom researchers Ability to articulate the goals and expectations of the curriculum and program to both teaching staff and families so that each group can be effective participants and advocates Close ▲
	Prerequisites PDC #1



	Mon., Oct.. 14-Thu.., Dec. 12 (No class wk of 11/25) Location: Instructor: Pam Bennett, M.S., Instructor Fee: $1050 (est.) New rates to be determined by 8/1. Enrollment Limit: 20 Program No. ED POL 302 Note: This is a 3-credit course. Accepting applications through 9/30/13, while spots are available.


	For more information, contact:
		Miriam Malone, Program Manager, mir@uwm.edu, 414-227-3133

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