Being a Supervisor: Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals by Gigi Schwe

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When an early childhood classroom teacher is promoted to a supervisory role, he or she must transition from guiding young children to supporting staff members. This professional development workbook presents eight supervisory concepts to ease the transition and enhance and improve leadership skills.

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When an early childhood classroom teacher is promoted to a supervisory role, he or she must transition from guiding young children to supporting staff members. This professional development workbook, part of the Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals series, presents eight supervisory concepts to ease the transition and enhance and improve leadership skills. Using this workbook will encourage, empower, and equip the reader with knowledge and confidence to work with other adults.

Author Biography

Gigi Schweikert is a popular speaker at early childhood conferences and parenting seminars. She is the author of several books, including six other titles in the Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals series, and coauthor of Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddler Programs. She contributes to early childhood periodicals and journals. Previously, she directed the United Nations Early Childhood Program, developed the Johnson & Johnson System of Family Centers, and hosted Today's Family, a cable television show.

Table of Contents

Contents Letter from Gigi Schweikert Introduction Chapter 1 Admit You're the Supervisor Chapter 2 Help Adults Succeed Chapter 3 Create a Culture that Encourages Input and Allows for Mistakes Chapter 4 Motivate Adults through Delegation Chapter 5 Communicate Honestly Chapter 6 Follow Through Chapter 7 Stay Connected Chapter 8 Set the Tone Certificate of Achievement

Review

"Gigi Schweikert is one of my favorite writers--she speaks from real life experience, cuts right to the chase, and uses humor well to enliven her messages. Being a Supervisor touches on a critical role. Study after study has confirmed that the quality of supervision in a center has a direct impact on quality of care. Gigi provides a healthy mix of self-evaluation, reflection tools, and practical advice current or would-be supervisors can put immediately into practice."--Roger Neugebauer, publisher, Exchange Magazine "Making the leap from teaching to supervising is both exciting and terrifying. In this volume of the Winning Ways series, Gigi Schweikert helps individuals draw on their knowledge of best practices in working with young children to strengthen their repertoire of skills in working with adults. Packed with practical advice, Being a Supervisor will bolster your confidence and help you become respected supervisor in your early childhood program." --Paula Jorde Bloom, PhD, Michael W. Louis Endowed Chair, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University "Education leadership is perhaps the most rewarding and at times most frustrating role anyone can have. Being a Supervisor is clear, honest, inspirational, and above all things, deeply human. In short, all of the traits of a great leader. This is a great book and a vital tool for any supervisor or aspiring supervisor who wants to do the best for their students now and in the future."--Richard Gerver, globally renowned author and speaker; expert in education, leadership, and change "The eight concepts in this book will help people new to supervision roles and it will give food for thought for those more experienced. As I read this book, I could hear Gigi talking to me as only she can. It's like having a private mentoring session!" --Debbie Silver, director of professional development at Child Care Resources of Rockland and early childhood speaker and trainer

Review Quote

Gigi Schweikert is one of my favorite writers

Competing Titles

Supervision in Early Childhood Education: A Developmental Perspective, Third Ed. Jospeh; M. Temple Caruso; Fawcett 9780807747315 26.95 Teachers College Press 2006

Description for Sales People

This is early childhood trainer, keynote speaker, and author Gigi Schweikert's latest addition to her popular Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals series. The first three titles in the series sold more than 3,000 units in their first year (Being a Professional: 978-1-60554-128-0, Partnering with Families: 978-1-60554-129-7, Becoming a Team Player: 978-1-60554-130-3, assorted set: 978-1-60554-131-0). The second three titles in the series (Understanding Infants: 978-1-60554-139-6, Understanding Toddlers and Twos: 978-1-60554-140-2, Understanding Preschoolers: 978-1-60554-141-9, assorted set: 978-1-60554142-6) are on track to sell quadruple that. While the previous six Winning Ways titles appealed greatly to entry-level practitioners, this workbook will draw interest from an even broader audience in the early childhood community, from newly promoted and more experienced professionals to college students and trainers. The workbook format and great price point are attractive and well suited for the audience. Author Gigi Schweikert writes with honesty and humor about issues that directly affect early childhood professionals. Combining checklists, self-assessments, classroom vignettes, and helpful advice, this workbook covers eight supervisory concepts essential to early childhood professionals, such as helping adults succeed, creating an inclusive environment, motivating staff members, and communicating effectively.

Details ISBN1605542458 Author Gigi Schweikert Short Title BEING A SUPERVISOR Pages 120 Publisher Redleaf Press Language English ISBN-10 1605542458 ISBN-13 9781605542454 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1962 DEWEY 372.21 Imprint Redleaf Press Subtitle Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals Place of Publication St Paul, MN Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-12-31 NZ Release Date 2013-12-31 UK Release Date 2013-12-31 Series Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-05-30 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly US Release Date 2014-05-30 We've got this

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