Seminar and Field Experience: Leadership in Early Education and Care

This course examines students' field experiences in connection with leadership skills and competencies. Students select a focus competency directly related to the early childhood field experience and assume a leadership role working with staff and families. Seminar sessions support the students' self-examination of leadership competencies. Students demonstrate these specific leadership competencies in class and at the fieldwork placement. Skills required include reflective and analytical thinking, demonstration of logic, use of supportive interpersonal skills, clear written and oral communication and the ability to problem solve in group settings.