[NEW] ​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.

Learning Outcomes

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.  

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.

• Have completed The Pillars of Leadership or Leadership Series: The Pillars of Leadership (POLP)

Upon Completion

Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).

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