FRHD 3190 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Systems Theory, Financial Statement, W. M. Keck Observatory

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3190
• Professor: Kimberly Squires

Document Summary

Chapter 4: understanding a social systems framework in early childhood programs. Ways in which programs are organized: auspice: the legal status and ownership of programs, 25% of canada"s ec programs are commercial businesses. It is much easier and less expensive to set up a for-profit organization. Is seen as a psycho-social subsystem: structure, supporting framework; program composition, decision-making approach, policies outlined bylaws, process, how things get done. Behaviours and interactions that occur at both the individual and group level: culture, what is important and what is not; norms, outcomes, organization, staff, children, parents, community/society. Governing, operational and advisory boards: a governing body is responsible for the ec program responding to the needs of the community it serves, consistent management, cohesive policies, processes, and decision rights for a given area of responsibility. Suggest policies and procedures or provides information to those who administer the program; recommend courses of action.