Post-Diploma Certificate in Fundamentals of Early Childhood Leadership - Part of Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Leadership (ADEL1) - NP (Classroom & Synchronous e-learning)
About This Course
The ADECL aims to equip students to:
a) Evaluate issues and practices in early childhood services;
b) Reflect on one’s personal philosophy, values and beliefs and formulate strategic/organizational goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the centre, families and stakeholders;
c) Lead in the review, planning and implementation of the curriculum for the holistic development of children;
d) Build a culture of collaboration and continuing professional development through leading and managing early childhood educators in their practice, professional development and well-being;
e) Lead in establishing strategic partnership with stakeholders; and
f) Manage centre’s operation including human resource management matters, industry regulations and crisis management.
What You'll Learn
•Collaborative Leadership (60 hrs)
•Leadership in EC Settings (60 hrs)
•Instructional Leadership (60 hrs)
Total training Hours is 180 hrs
Entry Requirements
Option A: ADECL Full Qualification
• Have completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education.
• Be an ECDA-certified Level 2 preschool teacher.
• Have met the competency level for Senior Preschool Teacher (with reference to the Skills Map).
• Have completed the pre-requisite core course(s)** as identified by ECDA and offered by NIEC.
• Entry to ADECL Full Qualification is by nomination through ECDA only.
Option B: Modularised Structure
• ECDA certified L2 preschool teacher who have completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education; with at least 3 years of trained teaching experience.
• Candidates are to produce PDC 1 Certificate and/or Statement of Results prior to progression to PDC 2 (subject to meeting the full eligibility criteria).
• Entry to ADECL PDC 2 and 3 is by nomination through ECDA only.
Priority will be given to applicants who have been nominated by their centres and successfully approved by ECDA.