WA Educational Leaders – Two Day Development Forum Facilitator:
Narelle Nettelbeck, Professional Learning Consultant This series of
forums focuses attention on the development of Educational Leaders in
their endeavour to motivate, lead and inspire educators in pedagogical
practice. If you are new to the role of Educational Leader or trying
to create a better understanding of what your role entails this series
is for you. Many Educational Leaders struggle to achieve these
outcomes due to myths within the sector as to exactly what
responsibilities the role has and miss the importance of a collegial
approach. By its own definition the role is about Leading Education
but the question remains how? Join us in these 8 workshops over 2 days
for a comprehensive suite of knowledge development. Developed by
Educational Leaders for Educational Leaders you will find a hands on
approach to Educational Leader practice. Not only will you walk away
with a clearer understanding on what the role involves and how to do
it, but also included is a comprehensive workbook resource supplied at
each session. Suitable for Educational Leaders across all Early Years
settings. Tea, Coffee and Lunch will be provided for all Educational
Leaders attending the 2 Day Forum. Please advise us if you have any
diet ary requirements. Sessions 1- 4: Wednesday 1st April 2020, 9:00am
– 4:00pm Session 1: Understanding the Educational Leaders Role
Legislative requirements of the educational leader Defining the role
and outcomes of the educational leader Understanding the requirements
of your role Leading vs Doing Session 2: Enhancing Pedagogical
Practice Understanding your philosophy Choosing theorists to guide
your pedagogy Looking at your current service practice Session 3:
Understanding the NQF Understanding the Being, Becoming and Belonging
Understanding the Principles, Practices and the learning Outcomes
Understanding the purpose of learning frameworks Session 4: Leadership
in Practice Building trust and confidence with educators Traits of an
effective leader, Leadership vs Management Documenting professional
conversations Mentoring, on the floor coaching and researching
learning materials Sessions 5-8: Thursday 2nd April 2020, 9:00am –
4:00pm Session 5: Understanding the Curriculum in Practice What makes
a curriculum? Developing the planning cycle for an effective
educational curriculum. Checks and balances to ensure meaningful
curriculum. Effective alternatives to the learning story. Tell me
about the learning in your room displays, routines and transitions?
Session 6: Evidence of Learning Assisting staff to embed good habits
for professional practice. Identifying the role of the frameworks with
learning evidence. Encouraging staff to include intentional teaching,
agency of the child, risky play, and spontaneous activities into their
everyday practice. Including families, cultural perspectives and
community into your curriculum. Critical reflection. Session 7:
Preparing for Assessment & Rating Learning from your current
assessment and rating report. The process and the educational
leader’s role during the assessment. Preparing and collating
practice evidence. Supporting educators for the assessment day.
Communicating with the assessor. What makes a quality assessment and
why. Session 8: Looking at your Journey of Change and Reflection Best
practice. Developing and sharing the vision of pedagogical
improvement. Preparing your team for change. Monitoring and adjusting
the journey of change. Links to NQS: QA1 and QA7
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