LDSH 301 - Leadership Practices in Early Childhood Education

Description
In this course, students will develop their skills in administration, organization, critical thinking, leadership and team-building to prepare for leadership/management roles within child care and early education environments. Students will be introduced to basic financial principles and practices that are relevant to managing early education facilities. Students will identify their leadership strengths/areas for improvement and explore effective leadership styles supporting positive and effective engagement with children, staff, families, and community partners. Students will explore roles and responsibilities within legislation, regulations, licensing policies (specific to the Province of Alberta), and risk management from a leadership lens, when addressing various issues such as child protection.

3 Credits

Prerequisites

COMN 200