LC #1: Early Childhood Leadership: The Personal Disposition of a Leader - Online - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	LC #1: Early Childhood Leadership: The Personal Disposition of a Leader

	This is the first of four courses in early childhood leadership. This course is about leadership in child care and early childhood development and education programs. The course covers definitions of leadership roles, as well as the roles of vision, emotional intelligence, resilience, optimism and reflective practice in successful leadership of early childhood programs. Overarching themes include the importance of excellence and diversity in early childhood programs and the roles of vision and reflective practice in reaching these goals.
More ▼ AD LDSP 591: UWM course subject and catalog number 3 credits (undergraduate / graduate) Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Understand the definition and components of leadership Articulate the difference between management and leadership, the interrelationship between the two, and the need for leaders in early care and education (ECE) settings Use personal type indicators as leadership tools Identify the components of emotional intelligence and their relationship to leadership in ECE programs Identify, compare and use various leadership styles Articulate the importance of resilience in leaders Understand the importance of optimism and reflective practice to successful leadership within ECE programs Articulate the importance of diversity and cultural competence within ECE leadership Close ▲
	Prerequisites Completion of a different Registry Credential, some college course work experience, or currently employed in the field of early care and education



	Mon., Jun. 3-Fri., Jul. 19 Location: Instructor: Pam Boulton, Ed.D. Fee: $1011 Program No. AD LDSP 591 Note: Face-to-Face: Mon., Jun. 3, Tue., Jun. 4 and Fri. Jul. 19. 8:30am - 4:30pm Online: Mon., 6/10-Sat., 7/13 Face-to-Face days meet at: 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Plankinton Building, 7th Floor Milwaukee, WI 53203 This 3-credit course can be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. Graduate tuition is $1,948. Registration Deadline: Mon., Apr. 22


	For more information, contact:
		Shari Vinluan, Program Manager, svinluan@uwm.edu, 414-227-3223

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