EDT305S
EXAM PACK
,USING THE QUESTION GUIDELINES OF THE E-TUTOR AND PAST EXAM PAPERS
ANSWERS TAKEN FROM STUDENT NOTES AND TUTORIAL LETTERS
PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK NOTES AS ERRORS ARE POSSIBLE.
Using past examination papers as study material is done at your own risk.
Describe seven (7) important habits that a successful ECD director/school
principal must have as a highly effective person (7) Chapter 1
MEMO ANSWER BELOW:
Summary of the director/principal as a highly effective person
7 Important habits to practice:
• Act responsibly and in a positive manner
• Always keep the end goal in mind
• Prioritise - attend to 1st things 1st while learning to say yes & no if needed
• Strive to develop a win-win agreement
• Seek info to understand issues and then communicate it back to be understood.
Respond with understanding rather than judgement.
• Open the minds and hearts of others to new options, new possibilities, new
alternatives and new commitments.
• Make a list of things you can and will do to sharpen your own saw by
involving all aspects of humankind – physical, spiritual, mental, social and
emotional
STUDENT ANSWER BELOW:
,Explain the concept Education Management of Early Childhood Development in
your own words(3)
MEMO ANSWER BELOW:
Give a definition of Educational Management in your own words
Refers to a process used by a manager (a principle, an HOD, or a class teacher)
to work with others - individuals, groups and other resources
o Like children, teachers, admin staff, parents.
This process is guided by policies and programmes for children in order to
achieve educational goals or outcomes - with and by means of people.
A management style
• Refers to the method of leadership a manager uses to run a business, organisation
or institution.
• Depending on the business, organisation or institution, a manager may make use of
more than one management style in order to achieve the highest degree of
effectiveness.
• A manager may be required to work with or through others or other resources in
order to achieve necessary or required goals.
STUVIA NOTES ANSWER:
Educational management is the theory and practice of the organization and administration
of existing educational establishments and systems
STUDENT ANSWER BELOW:
FORMULATE YOUR OWN DEFINITION ON STRESS MANAGEMENT
STUVIA NOTES ANSWER:
Any technique developed to help someone cope with or lessen the physical and
emotional effects of everyday life pressure. And/or Refers to the wide spectrum
of techniques aimed at controlling a person's levels of stress, especially chronic
stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning
, Write an essay on Stress management and burn out
MEMO ANSWER BELOW:
Burnout results from stress caused by constant mental & emotional tension
• It develops over a period of time
• It includes feelings of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion
Work-related issues which could cause stress:
• Unsupportive parents or family members
• Poor working conditions
• Overcrowded classrooms
• Time pressures
• Excessive admin work
• Inadequate salaries
• Daily interruptions
• Extracurricular responsibilities
• Lack of usable equipment
• Lack of job security
• The above are part of everyday life of an ECD manager in SA and it threatens their
emotional, physical and intellectual welfare.
• They are currently working and teaching under difficult circumstances and
therefore need to be skilled in the management of stress – for themselves as well as
the staff members
12 stress reducers (Makin & Lindley) for a positive attitude & to gain control
• Establish long-term goals
• List everything you must do before you start
• Weigh up the consequences of doing nor not doing each task
• Avoid substitute activities
• Complete a not-to-do list
• Compile a to-do list at the end of the day
• Invest in time management and learn to appreciate time
• Set aside uninterrupted thinking time every day
• Anticipate problems
EXAM PACK
,USING THE QUESTION GUIDELINES OF THE E-TUTOR AND PAST EXAM PAPERS
ANSWERS TAKEN FROM STUDENT NOTES AND TUTORIAL LETTERS
PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK NOTES AS ERRORS ARE POSSIBLE.
Using past examination papers as study material is done at your own risk.
Describe seven (7) important habits that a successful ECD director/school
principal must have as a highly effective person (7) Chapter 1
MEMO ANSWER BELOW:
Summary of the director/principal as a highly effective person
7 Important habits to practice:
• Act responsibly and in a positive manner
• Always keep the end goal in mind
• Prioritise - attend to 1st things 1st while learning to say yes & no if needed
• Strive to develop a win-win agreement
• Seek info to understand issues and then communicate it back to be understood.
Respond with understanding rather than judgement.
• Open the minds and hearts of others to new options, new possibilities, new
alternatives and new commitments.
• Make a list of things you can and will do to sharpen your own saw by
involving all aspects of humankind – physical, spiritual, mental, social and
emotional
STUDENT ANSWER BELOW:
,Explain the concept Education Management of Early Childhood Development in
your own words(3)
MEMO ANSWER BELOW:
Give a definition of Educational Management in your own words
Refers to a process used by a manager (a principle, an HOD, or a class teacher)
to work with others - individuals, groups and other resources
o Like children, teachers, admin staff, parents.
This process is guided by policies and programmes for children in order to
achieve educational goals or outcomes - with and by means of people.
A management style
• Refers to the method of leadership a manager uses to run a business, organisation
or institution.
• Depending on the business, organisation or institution, a manager may make use of
more than one management style in order to achieve the highest degree of
effectiveness.
• A manager may be required to work with or through others or other resources in
order to achieve necessary or required goals.
STUVIA NOTES ANSWER:
Educational management is the theory and practice of the organization and administration
of existing educational establishments and systems
STUDENT ANSWER BELOW:
FORMULATE YOUR OWN DEFINITION ON STRESS MANAGEMENT
STUVIA NOTES ANSWER:
Any technique developed to help someone cope with or lessen the physical and
emotional effects of everyday life pressure. And/or Refers to the wide spectrum
of techniques aimed at controlling a person's levels of stress, especially chronic
stress, usually for the purpose of improving everyday functioning
, Write an essay on Stress management and burn out
MEMO ANSWER BELOW:
Burnout results from stress caused by constant mental & emotional tension
• It develops over a period of time
• It includes feelings of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion
Work-related issues which could cause stress:
• Unsupportive parents or family members
• Poor working conditions
• Overcrowded classrooms
• Time pressures
• Excessive admin work
• Inadequate salaries
• Daily interruptions
• Extracurricular responsibilities
• Lack of usable equipment
• Lack of job security
• The above are part of everyday life of an ECD manager in SA and it threatens their
emotional, physical and intellectual welfare.
• They are currently working and teaching under difficult circumstances and
therefore need to be skilled in the management of stress – for themselves as well as
the staff members
12 stress reducers (Makin & Lindley) for a positive attitude & to gain control
• Establish long-term goals
• List everything you must do before you start
• Weigh up the consequences of doing nor not doing each task
• Avoid substitute activities
• Complete a not-to-do list
• Compile a to-do list at the end of the day
• Invest in time management and learn to appreciate time
• Set aside uninterrupted thinking time every day
• Anticipate problems
