DEFINING LEADERSHIP

Learning Target: The student

will develop a working definition
of leadership.

What are the PURPOSES

of LEADERSHIP CLASS?

What are the PURPOSES

of LEADERSHIP CLASS?
CHALLENG
CHALLENG
EE

Equip
Equip
CHANGE
CHANGE to
to be
be in
in
CHARGE
CHARGE

OBJECTIVE
The course is designed to
challenge students in their
understanding and approach to
student leadership, to assist
them in adapting and changing
to become better leaders, and
to equip them to take charge in
leadership situations.

COURSE OUTLINE
We will explore the following topics in this
course:
Understanding Leadership
Identifying Leadership Traits and Styles
Leadership Challenges
Organizational & Leadership Skills
Team Building Activities
Setting Goals and Casting Vision
Conflict and Mediation
School Leadership & StuCo Projects

GRADING
80%

-- Daily work, projects,

assignments
20%
-- Semester Test or
Project

-Get Ready
-Engage
G
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R
R
Y

-Respect
-Restrictions
-You

MIND MAP
Create a MIND MAP with the
word LEADERSHIP at the
center.
In what areas of life is
leadership needed or
demonstrated?

LEADERSHIP JOURNAL
You will create an online
LEADERSHIP JOURNAL to
record your reflections.

LEADERSHIP JOURNAL
www.penzu.com

LEADERSHIP JOURNAL
Give your journal an
identifiable name.

LEADERSHIP JOURNAL
Read the WELCOME note.

FIND A FRESHMAN / NEWCOMER

ASSIGNMENT
CHALLENGE YOURSELF to meet a new student
Spend about 5 minutes getting to know them
Find out something about their:
1. PAST
2. PRESENT
3. FUTURE
4. And OFFER YOURSELF in some way
*CANT TELL THEM YOU NEED TO DO THIS FOR CLASS
*Tomorrow you will respond with a WRITTEN
REFLECTION

LEADERSHIP JOURNAL
Create a new entry.
Leadership