EEB423 Leadership and Management (8)

• be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of leadership theories in educational contexts;
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the challenging nature of leadership, particularly in terms of gender and the field of early childhood education and care;
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and an ability to apply a variety of administrative and leadership skills in educational contexts;
• have the ability to locate and apply the implications of the legislation, government policies and regulations relevant to early childhood services and schools;
• be able to strategically apply leadership skills for making positive change for individuals, families and communities, in a diverse range of contexts;
• understand the enactment of leadership within classrooms, services/schools and communities;
• be able to use and critically evaluate the effectiveness of information and communication technology as managerial tools;
• be able to effectively communicate with families, caregivers, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the local community.

-Approaches to, and principles of, management and leadership. -The application of leadership to specific contexts including early childhood and primary education; rural and remote; and specific communities, service types and management structures. -Communication; interpersonal skills; conflict resolution and negotiation. -Collaboration; decision-making; and change management. -The legal responsibilities of early childhood professionals including legislation, government policies and regulations. -Children's services administration: staff development; staff meetings; team building; working with families and administrative systems. -The development of service and school communities that support the learning and wellbeing of students, families and colleagues -Exploration of the whole of government approach to education in communities.