(a) List the 15 responsibilities of an ECD manager/principal (15)
Budget Health programme Job descriptions
Recruit Health records Set
Orientation Enrol Parent education activities
Goals Visitors Expenditures
Space Implement Community functions
1. Set up a budget
2. Recruit and hire staff
3. Plan orientation for new parents
4. Communicate the goalsof the school to parents
5. Plan, allocate and use space effectively
6. Maintain a health programmefor the school
7. Keep health recordson all enrolled children
8. Enrol children and keep an accurate waiting list
9. Present the school and its goals to visitors
10. Work with staff to implement/maintain goalsand objectives
11. Prepare job descriptionsfor each positions
12. Set overall goals which are used as a basis for the school’s curriculum
13. Plan/implement parent education activities
14. Controlbudget expenditures
15. Present the school at community functions
(b) Discuss stress reducers in order for the school principal to obtain a positive attitude (10)
Fill in “discuss details”
Establish long-term goals
Write notes to yourself
Make a to-do-list before you start
Make a to-do-list at the end of the day
Complete a not-to-do-list
Avoid substitute activities
Invest in time management
Set aside uninterrupted thinking
Anticipate problems
Keep a diary of problems
, Question 2
Discuss 12 mistakes the education manager should avoid (25)
Fill in “discuss details”
Not setting goals -
Not managing stress -
Not managing conflict -
Not leading by example -
Not thinking before acting -
Not motivating employees -
Poor communication skills -
Poor hiring decisions -
Aggressive behaviour -
Wanting to be liked -
Criticism and negative discipline -
Resistance to change -
Paying staff members poorly -
Lack of in-service training for employees -
Unrealistic deadlines -
Question 3
Discuss the management task of the school principal with regard to the following
(a) The school principal as the problem solver (15)
Fill in “discuss details”
Problem solving method:
PROBLEM FINDING: Use a screening method to determine whether a problem is worth it
DATA FINDING: Search for data from any perspectives
CAUSE-AND-EFFECT ANALYSIS: Start with promising ideas received from data
PROBLEM STATEMENT: Structure the problem, express a clear goal and use action words
IDEA GENERATION: Strive for varied ideas through brainstorming
IDEA SCREENING: Generate criteria to help screening, selecting and supporting ideas
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: Consider assistant sources to ensure successful implementation
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