Shortlisted Entries -Early Childhood Pedagogical Leader Award are
The shortlisted entries for the Early Childhood Pedagogical Leader Award are:
• Evelyn Reilly
Kidz@Play Playschool and Afterschool, The Grove, Newtown Hall Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
• Caroline McDonnell
Kentstown Montessori and After School, Navan, Co. Meath.
• Catrina Cooney
Happy Days Playschool, Kildangan, Kinnegad, Co. Meath.
• Sarah O Leary
Cheeky Cherubs Early Years Schools, Highfield Park, Carriganarra, Ballincollig, Cork.
• Nicky Munro
The Learning Tree, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.
Watch the above video for more information on the shortlisted entries.
Early Childhood Ireland
National Annual Awards
Pedagogical Leader Award sponsored by WESCO Ireland
Pedagogical leadership drives quality in Early Learning and Care provision to the benefit of children (Hallet, 2013). Early Childhood Ireland wants to celebrate and learn from these leaders in our membership. Our vision of a Pedagogical Leader is of a role model for our times. The statement’s simplicity belies the strong, yet nurturing dispositions required to be such a leader in the complex Early Learning and Care sector. This leader holds close inclusive regard for all the children, families, pedagogues, and ancillary staff members within their setting and beyond. A leader who has knowledge, understanding, and belief in their pedagogy of practice and lives it with passion and compassion.
A pedagogical leader recognises that the core of early learning is to ensure the quality of the day-to-day lives of children, who keeps abreast of current evidence and issues in early learning and disseminates this information to staff (Kagan and Bowman, 1997). Pedagogical leaders ensure that practices are appropriate for children and advocate on behalf of children and families.
Early Childhood Ireland member services and parents are invited to nominate or self-nominate an educator/manager in their service who they believe is a pedagogical leader.
Every application will be judged using the criteria established for that award
Criteria for Short-listing and Judging – Pedagogical Leader Award sponsored by WESCO Ireland
Please use the awards application form to demonstrate and share examples of how an educator:
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Criteria |
Marks |
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Share examples of how an educator:
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25 |
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Share examples of how an educator:
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25 |
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Share examples of how an educator:
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25 |
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Share examples of how an educator:
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25 |
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Total |
100 |
Documentation and Supporting Evidence requirements
- The maximum word limit is 1000 words.
- Award entries must be factually accurate.
- Supportive evidence may include for e.g., relevant photographs, artwork but is not essential.
- Photograph submission form.
- A completed application form. (all documents to be uploaded in word format only and not pdf)
- A signed Declaration.
- Consents for all photographs included (photographs will not be accepted without appropriate consents).
Resources to support you in applying for this award
- Aistear – The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework
- Síolta – The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
- Winner – Early Childhood Ireland Pedagogical Leader Award – sponsored by WESCO Ireland – YouTube
- Caring and Learning with children under two – Episode 4: Slow relational pedagogy in practice – Bing video
- National Annual Awards FAQ
Key dates for your diary
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Opening date |
7 July 2021 |
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Closing date |
10 September 2021 |
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Award Winners announced |
8 October 2021 |
Please email kwhitham@earlychildhoodireland.ie if you have any questions
Sponsor
Early Childhood Ireland Pedagogical Leader Award is Sponsored by WESCO Ireland
