Early Childhood Leadership and the Hard Choices

Article #9

Bib. Information
(APA Formatting):
Author(s) Affiliation:

Wiechel, J. (2004, November). Early childhood leadership and the hard choices.
Young Child. 59(6),6.
Jane Wiechel: NAEYC President

Type of Resource:
(Scholarly
/Trade/Other)
Summary of essential
information:

This is a trade article from NAEYC.

Way in which this

source influences the
field related to your
inquiry (ex. Math
teaching/learning
elementary)
Potential relevance to
your research topic
and study:
Stage of action
research where the
source will be used:

This article discusses the tough choices that leaders need to make and the
ethical standards they need to abide by.

This article talks about the importance of ethics in leadership. Making sure that
we have a clear direction is important. This article lists core values for the early
childhood field. It states, Helping children and adults achieve their full
potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust, respect, and
positive regard (p. 6).

This article acknowledges how leadership needs to make difficult choices. It

also discusses the importance of relationships in building trust.
Implications/Action Planning-This article can possibly be used in discussing
further action moving forward. It will help in determining protocol for building
relationships with other staff members and the children in our care.