This CACHE endorsed short course explores leadership styles and the role of a manager. You will consider how Kolb’s learning styles, along with Honey and Mumford, enables team members to develop skills. Learn how to give and receive feedback assertively and define non-assertive and aggressive behaviour. Aimed at learners working in managerial / supervisory roles in a childcare setting.
Learning outcomes
- You will learn that managing people requires skill, patience, and a level of sensitivity that enables them to pick up how people are feeling
- You will learn about the role of the manager and their responsibilities
- You will learn about Kolbs Learning Circle
- You will learn how coaching can provide people with more skills and knowledge that enables them to take on new roles
Advantages of this course
- This course offers information about the learning cycle and learning styles, coaching and feedback invaluable resources to those managing people
- It also introduces other parts of the role of a manager, including monitoring performance, appraising staff, and keeping them motivated
- Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
- There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
