Description
This course examines the dynamics of management behavior and responsibilities, and the communication process within the organization. It includes the essentials of curriculum design and its implementation and maintenance through systems of professional staff accountability. Quality program standards are reviewed, and their link to professional growth planning and development are addressed. Presented as the foundation for effective management is skill building in leadership, teamwork, time management, sensitivity toward diversity, and advocating for the principles of developmentally appropriate practices. Global Fieldwork Experience: This course allows students to observe and experience diverse cultures, including educational systems, religious traditions, food, and people. Activities, discussions, and assignments have been designed from a Biblical worldview. Reflective practices will allow students to assess discipline-specific areas and increase cultural competency to inform their fut