Melanie Dixon - Speaker
Director of Professional Practice
College of Early Childhood Educators
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Melanie Dixon RECE is the Director of Professional Practice at the College of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario’s professional regulator. She is a collaborative leader with varied experience in the early years sector, including licensed child care, family resource programs, post-secondary education, government and professional regulation.
Melanie promotes the importance of building caring relationships with children to support their well-being and sense of belonging. As part of her continuous professional learning, she is deepening her understanding of the historical and ongoing harms of racism and how to embed principles of antiracism in all areas of life.
Melanie promotes the importance of building caring relationships with children to support their well-being and sense of belonging. As part of her continuous professional learning, she is deepening her understanding of the historical and ongoing harms of racism and how to embed principles of antiracism in all areas of life.
Melanie Dixon's Sessions
Workshop
Learning objectives: Participants will enhance their understanding of professionalism in the context of a regulated profession and discuss aspects of leadership in early childhood education.
This presentation takes a closer look at the concepts of professionalism and leadership in early childhood education in Ontario. Topics include ethical and professional standards, using professional judgement, continuous professional learning, and accountability for professional practice.
Date: October 20, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm