[NEW] Leadership Series: Building a Supportive Learning Culture (BSLC)
[NEW] Leadership Series: Building a Supportive Learning Culture (BSLC)
About Course
This two-part course will bring leaders through a journey of self-reflection, meaning making, and knowledge and skills building. Leaders need to complete both parts to have deep understanding of culture building. As the two parts are linked, participants need to complete Part 1 before proceeding to Part 2.
- Part 1 focuses on the leader’s personal journey and ‘inner work’, i.e., clarifying the leader’s own values, mission and vision (VMV), examining congruency of the values, mission and vision, establishing the gaps between one’s espoused VMV and VMV-in-action, and assumptions, and mindsets.
- Part 2 builds upon the personal journey and expands into what leaders can do to build a learning culture. The different components of culture will be examined, and topics such as fostering a shared vision, building trust and teamwork will be discussed. Participants will also develop a plan for fostering a learning culture at their own centres.
Note: This course will be conducted face-to-face.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- be conscious of the meaning of one’s held values(V), personal mission(M) and vision(V) and the need for congruency of these beacons (VMV) for consistent behaviour;
- be conscious of the gaps between one’s declared VMV and actual VMV;
- understand the importance of fostering trust and a shared vision in organizational capacity building;
- understand what culture is and how to foster a learning culture;
- be able to apply the following theories in their daily practice: Levels of perspective; Self-determination Theory, Core Theory of Success;
- engage staff through generative conversations;
- create opportunities for shared learning;
- nurture a trusting work environment; and
- build teamwork and a sense of collective efficacy among staff;
- foster a shared vision; and
- be able to draw up a plan of action plan to nurture a culture supportive of learning.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Other funding support and financial schemes may be available. Find out more here.
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)
Fees Payable
Download the course fees 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
28 hours
2 Sep 2025: 9am to 5pm, 3 Sep 2025: 9am to 5pm, 30 Sep 2025: 9am to 5pm, 1 Oct 2025: 9am to 5pm
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
