Summary:
Students interview a leader in the field of early childhood education and care (ECEC) and analyse the following points relating them to theories and models of
leadership
«Introduce the leader (i., title type of service where the leader is employed, etc)
« What are the main job tasks and responsibilties of the leader?
«Is there a specific theory or model that appeals most to the leader you have
terviewed? How do they define their leading style?
« How does the leader's prefe
ed approach to leadership look i
examples.
in their work context (for example, in long day care (LDC), preschool, etc?) Provide some practical
« Discuss some of the challenges, ba
iers and constraints that the leader you have interviewed faces in his or her position. What are some suggestions fo
overcoming these challenges?
« Discuss how the leader has advocated for children, families and the field of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in their role. For example, how has the
leader gone beyond their context to communicate the importance of early childhood education to other stakeholders e g., the media, politicians etc. If this has not
occu
ed, please suggest how the leader may engage in such effort in the future