NTU Reg No: 200604393R. Copyright National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE/NTU), Singapore

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Course synopsis

The programme aims to strengthen participants’ leadership capacity to negotiate the ongoing tensions arising from leading EC educational institutions that are simultaneously (1) a community where learning happens, (2) an educational institution that operates within the Singapore context and its structures, and (3) a business that needs to be financially viable. Through this programme, participants have opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and dispositions in negotiating the ongoing tensions through learning experiences in the four strands of leadership, community, educational institution, and business. At the same time, PM+ provides both structure and flexibility to enable participants to create their own meanings from their shared PM+ experiences and make sense of these experiences in the context of various leadership roles and levels among the different participants profiles. Meaning-making will emerge from engagement in two inter-weaving adventures, i.e. the individual development adventure and the team project.

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Objective

The programme aims to strengthen participants’ leadership capacity by presenting them with opportunities:


  • To experience and deepen the skill of self-reflection and mindfulness, as well as openness to risk, discovery and uncertainty,

  • To acquire knowledge, skills and tools in leadership that can enable them to navigate the tensions associated with early childhood education (ECE) as simultaneously (1) a community where learning happens, (2) an educational institution that is accountable to regulations and structures, and (3) a business entity that needs to be financially viable.


Outline

The leadership adventure programme consists of two inter-weaving adventures, i.e., an individual development adventure and a team project adventure.  Participants will have the opportunity to engage in seven types of adventure (learning) experiences including workshops, talks and interactions with local leaders, mentoring experiences and an overseas experience.   



 The two inter-weaving adventures and seven adventure experiences are designed to enable participants to experience the two themes: (1) self-reflection and mindfulness, and (2) openness to risk, discovery and uncertainty. 

More information can be found at IPD0174 - Principal Matters Plus | National Institute of Education (NIE) | NTU Singapore
 


Pre-requisite

You are welcome to apply for the programme if you meet the following criteria:  


  • You are an early childhood leader with 2 years of experience at cluster level and above

  • You are managing sizable operations in an anchor operator, a partner operator or a private sector organisation;

  • You have relevant early childhood education qualifications as well as relevant leadership qualification;  

  • Priority will be given to those who did not attend the previous Principal Matters Programme;

  • As there is a 4-month commitment to the programme, applicants should not be undertaking any other courses during that period.


How to Apply
You will need the support of your employer as part of the application  process.
We strongly recommend applicants to attend an online briefing session.  Please email the administrator (below) for details.
There will be an interview for shortlisted applicants. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications via e-mail.



  • For course administrative matters, please contact: Ms Teo Li Chien at lichien.teo@nie.edu.sg 

  • For other matters, please contact: projectgenie@nie.edu.sg with Principal Matters Plus in the subject title
     


Who should attend

Cluster-level preschool leaders and above who manage sizable operations, in anchor operators, partner operators or private sector organisations.

Overview

Duration:

120 hours

Course date(s):

14 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Subject:

Early Childhood

Who should attend:

Cluster-level preschool leaders and above who manage sizable operations, in anchor operators, partner operators or private sector organisations.

Instructor(s):

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Enquiries:

Teo Li Chien

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