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EDPROF 709 - Early Childhood Leadership
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Course description
30 points
A practice-focused course that introduces leadership theory and research in order to examine leadership beliefs and attitudes. Will explore leadership in diverse early childhood services using problem-based methodology. Will develop and strengthen leadership practices to improve outcomes for children, families and whânau.
Course director
Maria Cooper
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Course overview
This blended course with online and on campus days is suitable for early childhood teachers, leaders, and others who wish to broaden their understandings of educational leadership in the unique context of early childhood education. You will engage in a critical exploration of relevant leadership theory, research and concepts that take into account both the individual and collective, and include considerations for Māori and Pasifika perspectives. You will be encouraged to think critically about the enactment of leadership in practice, with a view to enhancing teaching, learning and care for children, families, teachers and leaders.
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Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, it is intended that students will be able to:- Use relevant methodology to identify, describe and analyse a focus for inquiry into early childhood practice.
- Draw on leadership theory and research to evaluate current practice and to propose a plan to address the focus.
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Delivery modes
Blended (online and campus days)
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Currently scheduled classes
2018 Online/Blended (Semester 2): Online teaching with compulsory on campus sessions on Mondays 23 July, 27 Aug and 15 Oct from 4:30-7:30
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Take this course
This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:
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Recommended courses to take with this one
Course code Course name Semester/Campus EDPROFST 751 ECE Curriculum Issues 2018 Online/Blended (Semester 1) -
School
Learning, Development and Professional Practice
