Activity 3.1 | Importance of the ECE sector

Reading Two | Effective ECE Leadership

Siraj et al. (2022) postulated that effective ECE management and leadership are crucial for delivering quality early childhood education. Furthermore, the authors considered how "good" leaders and managers impact children's learning, health and well-being, support and motivate ECE teachers, foster positive learning environments, and promote strong partnerships with families. 

Read the chapter summary and then answer the provided reflective questions.

After reading the summary, answer the following questions: 

1. How do current policies impact your ability to make critical decisions about your programming, the physical environment, staff, and resources? What should change? Why? 
2. What type of training(s) could support you in further developing leadership, pedagogical, and administrative management skills and knowledge to optimize your leadership potential? 
   

Reference

Siraj, I. et al.(2022). The role of management, leadership, and monitoring in producing quality learning outcomes in Early Childhood Education. Quality Early Learning: Nurturing Children’s Potential. Human Development Perspectives. Washington, DC: World Bank.