Abstract
This subject focuses upon issues related to the Early Childhood context, and the role of leadership in the field of Early Childhood and care. It takes as its central premise the construction of leadership philosophies, and specific knowledge and skills for application to challenges of leading pedagogy, curriculum and mentorship … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Knowing the impact of leadershipBuilding personal courage and resilienceImproving practice through reflection and inquiryLearning relationshipsLearning conversationsTeamwork and professionalismAccountability for resultsDeveloping a strategic vision through shared leadershipCollaboratively building strategic and political acumenPlanning for sustainabilityMonitoring organisational improvement
Assessment items
1. Authentic case-based scenario
2. Project-based learning scenario
3. International System Analysis of ECEC Leadership
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to critically reflect on the importance of the role of Early Childhood educators in building a culture of learning partnerships as a means of enhancing early childhood learning;
2.
be able to evaluate effective leadership approaches for the development of learning strategies in relation to the alignment of pedagogical and curriculum development in early childhood settings;
3.
be able to critically reflect on the key role played by administrators in fostering early childhood leadership, ongoing professional development, collaborative dialogue, and the alignment of all resources within an early childhood setting;
4.
be able to analyse and deconstruct key research findings in relation to leadership for learning models and strategies for early childhood settings; and
5.
be able to apply leadership strategies to enhance collaborative capacities and foster learning within early childhood settings.