Leadership in Education   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 PO Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

HD 416 - Leadership in Education


3 credits
This class is a seminar for professionals in leadership situations who work in early childhood education and other human service professions. Theoretical emphasis is on educational issues in contemporary society. Topics include: working effectively with diverse colleagues and families; program development and administration; strategies for facilitating empowerment, responsibility and advocacy; adult supervision; and professional growth and survival. Students will be expected to reflect upon their own practice and values, to observe other adults working with children and their families or with other adults, and to explore the integration of values into practice.