Harnessing the Traits of a Classroom Leader to Advance your Career

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Harnessing the Traits of a Classroom Leader to Advance your Career

FromThe Preschool Podcast

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Nov 30, 2021

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In this episode of the Preschool Podcast, we connect with Adva Hanan, an early childhood educator, and podcaster. Adva discusses how early childhood educators in the classroom can strive to be seen as a leader and the qualities that classroom leaders possess.

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Nov 30, 2021

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The Preschool Podcast, by HiMama, is a platform for learning from leaders in early childhood education. If you work in a child care or preschool setting, the podcast will provide you with practical advice and thought-leadership for all things early education.

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Creating a culture of community in your preschool: Leadership in early childhood education by The Preschool Podcast
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Preschool technology and marketing trends: Preschool and childcare technology adoption by The Preschool Podcast
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Challenging behavior in young children: Dealing with challenging behavior in preschool by The Preschool Podcast
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Reggio Emilia approach and pedagogical documentation: Using a Reggio Emilia approach and pedagogical documentation in your preschool by The Preschool Podcast
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Yoga in preschool for social emotional development: Using yoga as an approach in the daycare classroom by The Preschool Podcast
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Having a vision for child care business success: Empowering your team for daycare business success by The Preschool Podcast
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Speaking out for preschool teachers: Gaining recognition for preschool teachers and students by The Preschool Podcast
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Impactful advocacy for child care: Actionable steps to advocate for better child care policy by The Preschool Podcast
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Making time for passion-filled and high-payoff activities: What is your unique brilliance in daycare and early childhood education? by The Preschool Podcast
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Immigrant and refugee children in childcare: Dealing with culture shock in the classroom by The Preschool Podcast
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Creating alignment between planning and teaching: Taking inspiration from different countries by The Preschool Podcast
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Making time for culture in your preschool: Culture in daycares and childcare programs by The Preschool Podcast
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Implementing a balanced approach to learning: School readiness from the early childhood educator’s perspective by The Preschool Podcast
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Emergent curriculum and inquiry based practices: Inspiring children and teachers with emergent curriculum by The Preschool Podcast
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Intentional teaching practices for emotional development: Creating a safe space for the social emotional development of children by The Preschool Podcast
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Social enterprise as an early years business model: How to build a sustainable social enterprise model for child care by The Preschool Podcast
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Investing in affordable child care for all families: A conversation about accessible daycare and preschool programs by The Preschool Podcast
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Sustained shared thinking for more meaningful conversations with children: Listening as a pedagogical approach by The Preschool Podcast
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Empowering preschool teachers with leadership opportunities: The Education Coordinator position at Childcare Network by The Preschool Podcast
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The science behind early brain development: Brain development in preschoolers by The Preschool Podcast
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Partnerships with families and outdoor playscapes: Engaging families and communities in early childhood education by The Preschool Podcast
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Rethinking research in early childhood education: Teachers are inquirers in the classroom by The Preschool Podcast
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Flexing your leadership muscle as a Preschool Teacher: Taking control of your education career and happiness by The Preschool Podcast
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Inclusive preschool environments for LGBTQ families: Getting confident as an ECE with Rainbow Families by The Preschool Podcast
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Teaching children through play: Skills to cultivate in a play based classroom by The Preschool Podcast
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Taking action to mobilize change for early childhood educators: How telling your personal story can make a difference by The Preschool Podcast
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Reflective practices to challenge your beliefs: Opening yourself up to change as an ECE by The Preschool Podcast
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Affecting change through leadership: Advocating for child care professionals through policy change by The Preschool Podcast
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Role of regulatory bodies in early childhood education: The College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario by The Preschool Podcast
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Sharing your educational learnings online: Importance of continuous learning and the online community by The Preschool Podcast
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