Growing Effective ECE Leaders - Te Puāwaitanga o ngā Rangatira Kōhungahunga

This is an opportunity to come together to explore, discuss and learn about the exciting, yet complex, topic of leadership. We will explore some of the key effective leadership concepts, as well as practical ideas you can use to grow your own leadership capabilities whether you are an experienced leader or an aspiring leader.  We will also share findings from a small-scale leadership focused study at Te Rito Maioha, as well as ensuring opportunities to share with and learn from each other.

This workshop is suitable for ECE kaiako, leaders and managers.

The goals of this workshop are to explore, discuss and learn about effective leadership approaches in ECE, and practical ideas to grow leadership capabilities (own and others). To share and discuss findings from recent leadership focused research undertaken by the presenters, and possible implications for kaiako, leaders and managers.

Dr Penny Smith & Dr Monica Cameron

Penny Smith (DipTchg, BEd, MEd, PhD) has worked in the early childhood sector for the past forty years. She is currently the Academic Leader Postgraduate programmes at Te Rito Maioha and her research interests are in ECE curriculum, peer learning and leadership.

Monica Cameron (DipTchg(ECE), BEd, MEd, EdD) has been involved in ECE for 30 years and is currently the Senior Research Advisor at Te Rito Maioha. Her research interests are focused around leadership, assessment, planning and curriculum, intentional teaching and pedagogy.