Management in Early Childhood Education: A South African Perspective (3rd Edition)

Description:

Running a successful Early Childhood Development (ECD) center requires more than just a love for children—it requires professional management. Management in Early Childhood Education provides a comprehensive, “easy-to-follow” guide to the administrative, financial, and legal aspects of leading an educational institution in South Africa.

Why This Textbook is Essential:

• Local Context: Specifically designed for the South African regulatory environment, including the latest Department of Basic Education (DBE) and DSD requirements.

• Practical Leadership: Moves beyond theory to offer practical advice on staff management, parent-teacher relations, and classroom organization.

• Financial Oversight: Includes crucial chapters on budgeting, fundraising, and the financial sustainability of ECD centers.

• Prescribed Resource: A core textbook for many Early Childhood Development diplomas and degrees across the country.

Key Topics Covered:

• Strategic planning for ECD centers.

• Human Resource management and professional development for teachers.

• Health, safety, and nutrition regulations.

• Policy development and implementation.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9780627035333

• Editor: Cecelia Quass (and others)

• Publisher: Van Schaik Publishers

• Edition: 3rd Edition

• Format: Physical Paperback