Self-Directed Learning – Leadership and Operational Practices

Leadership and Operational Practices

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THRC Podcasts

Join us as we reflect and learn together by sharing stories and perspectives from professionals in the early learning community. You can find all episodes of THRC Table Talks on Soundcloud and Spotify. Do you have something to share? Email us at connect@thrc.ca. Use this Podcast Reflection Form to reflect on your learning after listening to an episode, and add it to your CPL.

Dare to Lead

Reflecting on leadership and growth with THRC Team members Shannon and Basma, we found inspiration in a powerful quote from Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead. What were you inspired by in this conversation? What did it spark you to think more deeply about? Quotes have the ability to remind us of what we may already know, aspire to be, or trigger something within us to get back on track. Come and get your copy today!

Mindfulness in the Classroom - A Chat with a School-Age Educator

Meet Emily! An educator working in a school age program who is passionate about incorporating mindfulness into the busy program.

Q&A With Drew Dudley

Leaders! Yeah, you! Looking for a fresh take on leadership and motivation? Look no further! In this episode of THRC Table Talks, Drew Dudley, internationally acclaimed leadership speaker and The Wall Street Journal’s best-selling author of This is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership that Matters joins Melanie Cunha, Director of THRC in a Question & Answer session.

Q&A With Drew Dudley Episode Resources

Here's Why You Should Read "From Teaching to Thinking"

From Thinking to Teaching, should be EVERY educator's pedagogical COMPANION. Where are you coming from and where are you hoping to go? Let From Teaching to Thinking be your companion on the journey. From Teaching to Thinking - is it on your bedside table/bookshelf yet? Want to read it? Come visit us at THRC. We have a copies available to borrow.

 

From Teaching To Thinking (Part 2)

Continue your journey of exploring From Teaching to Thinking with us! There is so much more to unpack in this book. What are teacher scripts? How do they get in the way of what you truly value? Do they disrupt the responsive relationships you hope to build with the children? Do they limit creativity for you and your children? How are your centre's Vision and Values aligning with How you build relationships? How do you structure time, space and collaboration for staff and children/families to reflect and learn from one another?

 

From Teaching To Thinking (Part 1)

Welcome back! We are starting off this fall season by exploring the amazing book From Teaching to Thinking. It is a fabulous, informative, thought-provoking book - a definite MUST READ if you work with children and families!! You will hear how this book has transformed all of us who read it in this two-part series. Link in Bio to access this podcast or visit thrc.ca/thrc-podcast/ to listen and access our resource page. Want to read it? If you are a THRC member, you can borrow it from our Resource Library. We have made a book study kit to spark your explorations and conversations. Contact info@thrc.ca to find out more.

From Thinking to Talking (Part 1) Episode Resources

Leaders Who Coach

In this episode, Frances chats with Nina about how she has transformed her view of being a leader and incorporated coaching principles into her practice like curiosity and asking questions.

Leaders Who Coach Episode Resources

Hosting and Mentoring ECE Students

In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of hosting and mentoring ECE placement students with Deb and Donna from Sheridan College. Learn about the expectations and benefits to not only the student, but to the mentor and hosting centre, as well as the greater ECE community.

Hosting and Mentoring ECE Students Episode Resources

THRC Information & Inspiration Sheets

THRC's Information and Inspiration Sheets provide Educators with concrete ideas and relevant information to support Early Learning and Child Care environments.

There are no Leadership and Operational Practices Information & Inspiration Sheets available at this time.

 

Webinars

From "Toxic" to "Productive": How to Turn (Almost) any Conflict into a Win

Professionalism and Leadership in a Regulated Profession

Board Governance Essentials: A Non Profit Board Primer (Accessible until the end of August)

Board Governance Essentials: Succession Planning (Accessible until the end of August)

Introduction to the Kindergarten Parents Survey & Findings 2023
**The kindergarten parent survey video provides insight on caregiver experiences on stress, social support, and feelings of neighborhood cohesion. As well as findings on increased physical activity amongst kindergarten aged children.

Modules

There are no Leadership and Operational Practices modules available at this time.