Leadership Series: Growing Leaders, Growing Teachers (GLGT)
Leadership Series: Growing Leaders, Growing Teachers (GLGT)
About Course
This course will provide leaders (lead to centre leader roles) with an appreciation for continuous learning. It examines the key considerations of purpose, process and content, that leaders need to focus on when addressing the professional learning needs of educators. It offers insights into how adults learn and how people learn at work. It also examines the key factors needed to build a culture for learning. It helps leaders understand that educators’ personal and professional identity are inextricably intertwined and affect their readiness and motivation for learning. It offers guidance on processes that leaders need to put in place when drawing up a centre learning plan to address both centre and staff needs for the year.
Note: This course will be conducted face-to-face.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- understand why professional learning and development is important;
- understand the theories associated with professional learning and development;
- enhance learning by integrating theory with their practice;
- appreciate how adults learn;
- develop an awareness of the ecology and structures needed to support professional learning and development at their centre; and
- draw up and explain a centre learning plan for professional learning and development for their staff.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Entry Requirements
This course is for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- have completed an ECDA-recognised certificate or diploma in early childhood care and education;
- be ECDA-certified as an L2 teacher;
- currently employed in a childcare centre registered or licensed with ECDA; and
- have completed The Pillars of Leadership or Leadership Series: The Pillars of Leadership (POLP).
Early Interventionists and Learning Support Educators holding the following occupational titles may also apply for this course:
- Senior Lead Learning Support Educator, Cluster Manager
- Senior Lead Early Intervention Educator, Centre Manager, Director
Fees Payable
Please download the course fee table below.
Note: The course fee shown is an estimate only. Course fees payable are subject to revision, funding eligibility and approval. Please contact us for details on course fees.
Course Schedule
15 hours
2 weekdays:
8.30am – 5pm
NIEC(City)
Jun 2025
Please note:
- Course schedule and venue are subject to changes. NIEC reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
- Classes will only commence if the minimum class size is met. A confirmation email will be sent to you at least 3 weeks before course commencement.
Have questions? Connect with us!
Ms Tan Chu Yun
Email: tan_chu_yun@niec.edu.sg
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