Pedagogy and Leadership (Micro-credential)

The Pedagogy and Leadership micro-credential examines the pedagogical leader as it relates to working directly with children and families. Students
examine the characteristics of pedagogical leadership and engage in reflective practice. Using leadership models, students evaluate strategies to
engage colleagues in operationalizing the provincial framework for early childhood education and build collaborative relationships within organization.

Notes:

A digital badge will be awarded upon the completion of this micro-credential.

This micro-credential is part of the “Supervision and Leadership for Early Childhood Education” a course series.

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Pedagogy and Leadership (Micro-credential) program major code: PDLD

MICRO-CREDENTIAL FEATURES:

Classes are scheduled online once per week from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm via Zoom

One additional hour each week is allotted for online self-directed work

Eligible for funding through Ontario ECE Grants

This micro-credential has been developed for individuals with previous work experience.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Registered Early Childhood Educator, in Good Standing, with the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

Upon completion of this Micro-credential, students will be equipped to:

Explain how children’s learning, relationships and well-being is impacted by the guiding pedagogy for Early Years.

Examine leadership models to identify alignment with personal leadership goals.

Apply reflective practice to support strengthening a pedagogical leadership style.

Course Delivery Method:

This course is delivered Online Synchronously. For more information on the delivery methods, click here.