Pedagogical Leadership in Early Years - Microcredential
Become a Leader in Your Setting. This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage and lead early years settings in Ireland.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
Over 6 months
Online 2 Evening Weekly Classes
4 ONLINE Saturday workshops
Further information
Commencing Spring 2024
Online Learning
Online 2 Evening Weekly Classes
4 Online Saturday workshops
€990. Instalment plans available.
Apply directly to the Provider and complete the application form (see "Application Weblink" below). You can also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning on this form.
For further information contact info@smsi.ie
International Applications
Applications from international learners are very welcome, though please note that this programme is not on the ILEP and therefore cannot provided Stamp 2 visa status. Please register your interest and we will be in touch with next steps.
Overview
This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage and lead early years settings in Ireland. This includes both the business management skills needed to operate a successful early years business and the educational leadership skills to engage and motivate children, fellow educators and parents. The course includes four 5 credit modules covering these key skills and competencies.
This microcredential offers early years professionals practical skills and highly relevant knowledge and also meets the requirements for quality improvement as part of a core funding related action plan.
Who is this for?
This course will suit early years educators who are in leadership positions, or who are aspiring to such positions, and who are seeking to develop their management and leadership capability. The course also provides a support and stepping stone for professionals with newly or established early years settings or those seeking to open a new setting.
This course has been designed to align to the Leadership career pathway as outlined in the soon to be published Early Years Workforce Development Plan. This plan will set targets for lead educators and managers (persons in charge) of early years settings to be qualified at Level 7 or above by 2028.
Programme Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Business Management
This module aims to provide learners with a general knowledge of management in education. Learners will develop and acquire skills in planning, delivering and communicating in an education setting. They will also examine relevant legal and financial requirements. An understanding of basic business and management will add core competencies and skills to the graduate profile and allow graduates to pursue positions of responsibility and display management, communication and leadership skills in educational settings.
Module 2: Leadership in Early Years
Leadership in education is multifaceted: it involves managing within a setting, engaging with stakeholders, navigating through a complex policy environment, and also modelling sensitive and effective leadership. This module examines key leadership concepts. It explores leadership styles and teambuilding skills; enabling the learner to identify his or her own skills. It evaluates the roles of regulatory and advisory agencies and of professional networks and stresses the importance of CPD to engage with policy and procedures while dealing with issues in the workplace.
Module 3: Business Management
Module 4: Leading Inclusive Practice
This module builds on Inclusive practice as addressed in Montessori Practice 1 & 2. The multi-faceted role of educators, in engaging with and developing strategies to support full inclusion of all children, calls for a broad understanding, of those who present with diverse needs, and of the families and communities to which they belong. This module allows learners to look at the changing nature of Irish society and the nature of inclusive practice in Irish education. It will allow learners to look at more specific methodologies and inclusive strategies, and their function and application, when working with all children in a range of educational settings. It will also allow learners to consider the concept of leadership in teaching and learning in diverse settings; leading the teaching and leading the team.
8S21685 Certificate in Pedagogical Leadership in Early Years
Qualification: QQI Recognised.
For further information contact info@smsi.ie
(01)230 0080.