ECS 3300 - Early Childhood Education Leadership and Social Justice (3)

A focus on leadership in early childhood education. Principles and practices of EC leadership will be framed with a reflective, anti-biased approach. Examine leadership as it related to children, families, and communities. Topics include leadership styles, collective leadership, leadership and social justice, current issues, and advocacy in the early childhood profession. Identify current issues in early childhood education at the local and national levels. Support provided to new teacher-leaders in developing leadership skills that increase positive outcomes for disenfranchised and underserved children and their communities. Critical concepts around race and equity-centered education will be examined.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, ECS 100, ECS 1000, or instructor consent.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Required Course