Everyone who works with children is a teacher and a leader—whether in a center, family child care, preschool, school-age care, or any other environment involving children. This second edition of Learning to Lead, for early childhood professionals in all roles at all levels, prompts self-evaluation and personal leadership development. Learn what leadership is, how it impacts all areas of early child care and education, and how to facilitate it in others. Combining leadership theory and practice, this accessible resource covers important topics and issues such as human development, diversity, anti-bias, work with families, and social change. New to this edition are chapters on making leadership connections in school-age care and nurturing leadership in children. Each chapter is built around a combination of theories, examples, reflective questions, and inspiring stories to help you put your ideas into action and discover the natural leader within. 160 pages
Recognize, shape, and use your leadership skills to become a stronger, more effective teacher. Learning to Lead provides an in-depth look at how leadership skills impact all areas of early childhood care and education with an accessible combination of leadership theory and practice. Topics and issues covered include human development, diversity, anti-bias, work with families, and social change. 160 pages