LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW:
Set up an interview with someone that you think has demonstrated effective leadership. It could be your Supervisor, Director, Business Owner, Principal, or Assistant Principal, for example. Using your textbook and other readings, formulate at least 10 questions that would give your insight into why he/she does certain things (as opposed to what he/she does). Although you may ask about responsibilities and tasks, you want to delve into the leadership philosophy that drives the actions. In your paper, state who you interviewed, a little bit about him/her, and why you chose this person. Then, you may summarize your questions and responses in narrative form, or you may write your questions followed by the responses (which can be paraphrased). Conclude with a summary by responding to these questions: What did you learn from this experience? What dominant leadership style does your interviewee have? What effective leadership characteristics were most evident during your interview? Did you hear of successful strategies that you will incorporate into your leadership style?
ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS:
Following the interview, you should have an even stronger understanding of the leadership and the organizational philosophy of this particular work setting. Prepare a brief analysis of your organization’s effectiveness. Use these questions to guide your thinking: How is your work setting organized (often there is a formal organization and an informal organization)? Is power shared? How are decisions made? Do you see evidence of principle-centered leadership in your workplace? What are the strengths and weaknesses of your organization? What improvements might you suggest?
This paper should be approximately 6 pages (including a cover page). You may write in the first person and no references are required.
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Relevance 20% |
20 to >18 pts Exceptional Written account of the learning experience is relevant and meaningful to student, to assignment requirements, AND overall course goals. 18 to >16 pts Above Average Written account of the learning experience is relevant and meaningful to student, assignment requirements, OR overall course goals. 16 to >13 pts Average Attempts to demonstrate relevance (to either the student, assignment, OR overall course goals) but the relevance is unclear to the reader. 13 to >0 pts Below Average Parts of the reflection are not made relevant to the student, assignment requirements, and/or overall course learning goals. |
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Analysis 20% |
20 to >18 pts Exceptional Moves beyond simple description to an analysis of how the experience contributed to student’s understanding of self, others, AND course concepts. 18 to >16 pts Above Average The reflection demonstrates student attempts to analyze by addressing understanding of self, others, OR course concepts. 16 to >13 pts Average Attempts applying the learning to understanding of self, others, and/or course concepts but relies primarily on description of concept. 13 to >0 pts Below Average Reflection does not move beyond description of the learning prompt(s). |
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Synthesis 25% |
25 to >23 pts Exceptional The reflection demonstrates connections between the experience and material from other courses; past experience; AND/OR personal goals. 23 to >21 pts Above Average Demonstrates connections between the experience and material from other courses; past experience; or personal goals. 21 to >17 pts Average Little to no attempt to demonstrate connections between the learning experience and previous other personal OR learning experiences. 17 to >0 pts Below Average No attempt to demonstrate connections to previous learning or experience. |
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Self Reflection 25% |
25 to >23 pts Exceptional Demonstrates ability to question biases, stereotypes, assumptions, preconceptions, AND defines new modes of thinking as a result. 23 to >21 pts Above Average Demonstrates ability to question biases, stereotypes, and preconceptions. 21 to >17 pts Average Some attempt at growth mindset thought patterns, but fails to demonstrate awareness of personal biases, etc. 17 to >0 pts Below Average No attempt at growth mindset thought patterns. |
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Clarity 10% |
10 to >9 pts Exceptional Language is clear and expressive. Abstract concepts are explained accurately. Explanation of concepts could make sense to an uninformed reader. 9 to >8 pts Above Average Minor, infrequent lapses in clarity and accuracy. Grammatical or mechanical errors that largely do not interfere with meaning. 8 to >6 pts Average There are frequent lapses in clarity and accuracy. Grammatical or mechanical errors may interfere with meaning. 6 to >0 pts Below Average Grammatical or mechanical errors result in confusion for reader. Concepts are either omitted or are presented inaccurately. |
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