Post-Diploma Certificate in Fundamentals of Early Childhood Leadership - Part of Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching & Learning (ADECT) - TP
About This Course
The ADECT aims to equip students to:
a) 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;
b) Evaluate issues and practices in early childhood services with the understanding of current research in pedagogy and curriculum;
c) Lead in the review of pedagogy, practices, curriculum design, and assessment for the holistic development of children;
d) Engage in critical reflection of processes for teaching children of diverse backgrounds; and
e) Build a culture of reflectiveness, collaboration and continuing professional development through leading early childhood educators in their practice.
What You'll Learn
1. Collaborative Leadership
2. Leadership in EC Settings
3. Instructional Leadership
Entry Requirements
Eligibilit criteria:
1) Be ECDA-certified as a Level 2 preschool teacher
2) Have completed an ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education (the list of ECDA-recognised diplomas in early childhood care and education will be determined by ECDA and will be subjected to review periodically)
3) Have at least 3 years of trained teaching experience (the number of years of trained teaching experience will be calculated from the date of the applicant is conferred or awarded the ECDA-recognised diploma in early childhood care and education. All trained teaching experience has to be within the Early Childhood sector).