Leadership in Early Childhood: The Pathway to Professionalism (Early Childhood Education Series) - Softcover

Rodd, Jillian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807733539 ISBN 13: 9780807733530

Publisher: Teachers College Pr, 1994

Synopsis

With community insistence on quality early childhood care and education in a time of diminishing resources, professionalism has become a major issue in early childhood. To date, few authors have tackled the task of defining what leadership means in early childhood using terminology that practitioners can understand.
Leadership in Early Childhood is a practical resource for early childhood professionals who want to understand the role of leadership in early childhood. Drawing on her extensive experience in the field, Jillian Rodd presents a framework for understanding the demands of leadership and for developing skills that are relevant to the early childhood context, including communication and interpersonal skills, building and leading an early childhood team, decision-making, conflict management, implementing change, the role of research, working with parents, and promoting early childhood professionals' unique contribution to the welfare of children and families in the community.

About this title

Synopsis:

With community insistence on quality early childhood programmes in a time of diminishing resources, professionalism has become a major issue in early childhood education. To date, few authors have tackled the task of defining what leadership means in early childhood using technology that practitioners can understand. "Leadership in Early Childhood Education" explores the areas of leadership and associated skills which are considered to be essential for effective leadership in the early childhood field. Drawing on her extensive experience, Jillian Rodd presents a framework for understanding the demands of leadership and for developing skills that are relevant to the early childhood context, including: communication and interpersonal skills; building and leading an early childhood team; decision-making; conflict management; implementing change; working with parents; and using research as a means of informed decision-making. This book aims to provide a practical resource for those who want to understand the nature and role of leadership in early childhood.

About the Author:

Dr Jillian Rodd is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Melbourne.

About this edition

• Publisher: Teachers College Pr
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0807733539
• ISBN 13: 9780807733530
• Binding: Paperback