Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8044
Title: Leadership in Practice
Long Title: Leadership in Practice
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to introduce students to the theoretical underpinnings of leadership, group dynamics, supervision, and advocacy as they relate to the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector. Theory to practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the nature of leadership in relation to the early childhood education and care profession.
LO2 Evaluate the importance of teamwork in promoting high quality, inclusive early childhood education and care.
LO3 Critically analyse the concept and practice of supervision within the early childhood education and care profession.
LO4 Advocate as an early childhood professional
LO5 Discuss the role of leadership and its impact on quality practice in Early Learning and Care settings.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Leadership
What does leadership in ECEC mean/entail? Effective leadership - theory and practice; characteristics of an effective leader; impact of leadership styles; leadership versus management; leadership responsibilities. Role of leadership in quality practice. Pedagogical leadership.
Effective Teamwork
Building effective teams. Group dynamics. Group development theory. Role of a leader in team. Team leader / group leader.
Supervision in ECEC
Purpose of supervision and reflexive practice. Supervision policy. National practice frameworks, guidelines, and regulations; strategies for effective supervision in ECEC practice; mentoring and coaching.
Advocacy in ECEC
Leadership development opportunities and career pathways. Leadership for inclusion. LINC. AIM. First Five - Inspiring Leadership in Early Learning and Care. Children as leaders.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Leadership theory overview and analysis
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Infographic Poster - distill group development theory into a visual synopsis
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Supervision Worksheet - source and cite articles, answer brief questions.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Advocacy brochure (aimed at informing ECEC practitioners about 'everyday advocacy')
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Discuss, debate, review policy, case studies Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Skills development groups Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and guided research and reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Discuss, debate, review policy, case studies Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Skills development groups Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and guided research and reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Orion, J.. (2021), A Kids Book About Leadership, A Kids Book About, Inc., p.64, [ISBN: 195395507X].
  • Rodd, J.. (2020), Leadership in Early Childhood The pathway to professionalism, 4th edition. Routledge, London, p.304, [ISBN: 978100311].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HECEC_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care 2 Mandatory
CR_HMONT_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Montessori Education 6 Elective