About this Research Topic
In many parts of the world, various forms of extended education are emerging to respond to parents' care needs before and after the school day as well as to enhance learning and provide children with meaningful leisure time. Despite this growing field, research is still limited. In this Research Topic, we want to bring together researchers from different parts of the world to contribute to research-based knowledge about these educational offers and settings.
The extended education sector is expanding and is under increasing pressure to deliver quality services for children youth and families. it is essential to ensure that the leadership is in place to ensure effectiveness of services working in tune with all stakeholders in a synergistic way.
The previous discourse on Extended Education discusses the diversity within these educational offers and activities while highlighting the existence of shared values and structural similarities that help establish a common understanding of what Extended Education entails. This implies that while these programs may vary significantly across different contexts and countries, there are fundamental principles or characteristics that are widely recognized and agreed upon.
Moving forward, the Research Topic suggests the importance of focusing on specific topics within Extended Education. One such topic highlighted is leadership, which plays a crucial role in shaping the nature and relevance of extended educational activities.
Leadership in Extended Education is depicted as operating at the nexus of various stakeholders, including families, schools, and the broader community. It emphasizes that effective leadership in this context involves understanding and responding to the diverse needs of children, parents, and other members of the community. Essentially, leaders in Extended Education must navigate the complexities of multiple stakeholders and their varying needs to ensure that educational activities are well-designed and successfully implemented.
We aspire to publish 10-12 articles focusing on leadership in extended education, encompassing various facets of leading within this domain. Firstly, our attention will be directed towards the formulation of policies surrounding leadership, providing a foundational framework for leaders. Secondly, we will explore different styles of leadership, with a particular emphasis on collaborative approaches deemed pertinent in this context. Confidence and trust in leadership emerge as especially crucial within extended education, given the intricate interplay between families and schools.
Moreover, we aim to delve into the theme of children and parents as leaders within extended education, amplifying their voices and acknowledging their role in shaping extended educational activities. Their input and influence are instrumental in defining the landscape of extended education initiatives.
The extended education sector is expanding and is under increasing pressure to deliver quality services for children youth and families. it is essential to ensure that the leadership is in place to ensure effectiveness of services working in tune with all stakeholders in a synergistic way.
The previous discourse on Extended Education discusses the diversity within these educational offers and activities while highlighting the existence of shared values and structural similarities that help establish a common understanding of what Extended Education entails. This implies that while these programs may vary significantly across different contexts and countries, there are fundamental principles or characteristics that are widely recognized and agreed upon.
Moving forward, the Research Topic suggests the importance of focusing on specific topics within Extended Education. One such topic highlighted is leadership, which plays a crucial role in shaping the nature and relevance of extended educational activities.
Leadership in Extended Education is depicted as operating at the nexus of various stakeholders, including families, schools, and the broader community. It emphasizes that effective leadership in this context involves understanding and responding to the diverse needs of children, parents, and other members of the community. Essentially, leaders in Extended Education must navigate the complexities of multiple stakeholders and their varying needs to ensure that educational activities are well-designed and successfully implemented.
We aspire to publish 10-12 articles focusing on leadership in extended education, encompassing various facets of leading within this domain. Firstly, our attention will be directed towards the formulation of policies surrounding leadership, providing a foundational framework for leaders. Secondly, we will explore different styles of leadership, with a particular emphasis on collaborative approaches deemed pertinent in this context. Confidence and trust in leadership emerge as especially crucial within extended education, given the intricate interplay between families and schools.
Moreover, we aim to delve into the theme of children and parents as leaders within extended education, amplifying their voices and acknowledging their role in shaping extended educational activities. Their input and influence are instrumental in defining the landscape of extended education initiatives.
Keywords: Extended education, children's perspective, all-day school, out-of school hours care, educational leadership, school age educare, community partnerships
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