Inspire, Communicate, Motivate: The Role of the Educational Leader

Through underpinning research, practical examples and links to the NQF, Inspire, Communicate, Motivate aims to answer questions educators may ask, such as: what should their role look like; what are their responsibilities; how do they know if they are getting it right; and how do they evidence what they are doing to an assessor or to management? It is not always easy to cater to the varying needs, learning styles and responsibilities of all members of the team, yet this is essential to the role of the educational leader. This book charts a path to achieve these goals.

Nicole Halton is a passionate early childhood professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in just about every role you can imagine: from educator and director to author, consultant, approved provider and resource developer. Nicole has made it her mission to help educators rediscover the joy and wonder of childhood through nature play, slow pedagogy, and authentic connection with children.

Since co-founding Inspired EC in 2008, Nicole has inspired countless educators across Australia and beyond with her workshops, books and resources, always encouraging them to embrace the messiness, adventure, and magic that comes with working with young children. When she's not delivering a training session or putting together a new blog post for the Inspired EC blog, you will typically find Nicole with her head in a book or exploring the outdoors with her family.