Leadership Class Syllabus
by Kevin Anderson
July 17, 2005
Course: Leadership
Instructor: Kevin L. Anderson
Length: Semester
Elective Course
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Course Description:
An elective course into the basic areas of leadership. Students will learn aspects of the inner self, public self, and continual renewal. Students will develop skills and learn experience in a variety of concepts related to leadership in youth as well as life long development. An emphasis on servant leadership will stream throughout the course.
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to describe the elements which contribute toward personal effectiveness in interpersonal situations, including locus of control, esteem, and relationships
2. Students will identify and demonstrate the interpersonal choices associated with building effective relationships.
3. Students will be able to synthesize knowledge about personal interpersonal skills and relationship building in order to develop interpersonal leadership skills.
4. Students will develop the skills necessary to take a leadership role in society.
Agricultural Education Essential Learnings:
12.6.1, 12.6.2, 12.6.3
State Standards Supported:
Reading/Writing: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.6, 12.2.1, 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 12.3.2
Science: 12.7.1, 12.8.1
Social Studies/History: 12.1.4, 12.4.3
Units of Study:
1. Inner self. The individuals must have an understanding of themselves before becoming a leader. The necessary components of the inner self will be explored.
2. Public self. The public self serves others and is paramount to servant leadership. The class will explore the areas of public life and service.
3. Continual renewal. No individual is ever done growing, learning, and improving. The steps necessary for this renewal will be explored.
Grading:
Grades will be determined through quizzes, tests, student participation, work habits, class assignments, presentations, and other projects. Total points will be used to determine final grade. The following scale will weight the grades of students:
Tests and Quizzes 20%
Class Participation 15%
Experiential Points 15%
Mentoring 15%
Daily Work 10%
Book Report 5%
Leader Report (1st ) 5%
Journal Assignments 5%
Semester Test 10%
Resources:
LifeKnowledge 2005
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 1998
Priceless People 1986
Assorted Books/Resources
Multicultural Concepts:
1. Students will learn directly about race and culture, emphasizing the need for understanding and celebration of differences in our society.
2. The impact of differences on styles and communication will be explored.
Communication Skills:
1. Students will utilize presentations, reports, reading, and comprehension throughout the course.
2. The impact of communication style on leadership will be explored.
Technology Concepts:
1. Students will utilize technology in their presentations to the class.
2. Students will utilize technology in research throughout the course.
3. The impact of technology on relationships and the changing face of the world will be explored.
