Mr. McLeod



Transformational LeadershipUnit Project Instructions/GuidelinesTaskWith a partner or alone, create a PowerPoint presentation that explainshow a leader demonstrates characteristics of a transformational leader, andhow a leader used the steps in transformational leadership to solve problems and transform India.If choosing to work with a partner, an additional section must be completed. Scores for partners will be GROUP scores.Required slides and sectionsTitle slideCreate an original title and include the names of the studentsAn attention-getting introduction that clearly and accurately defines transformational leadership, the four steps used by leaders to make change, the characteristics of transformational leaders, and introduces him as a transformational leaderAn overview of the project that explains the purpose of the presentation: to demonstrate how he or she used transformational leadership to accomplish his or her goal(s)A section on the British occupation that outlines how Gandhi used the steps of leadership to solve the problem British colonial occupation of India resulting in the poverty and mistreatment of the native Indian peopleThis is exemplified in the film through starving Indian farmers controlled by British landlords, lack of Indian economic independence through the purchase of British goods rather than Indian-made goods, and the salt tax (choose ONE problem)Challenge the ProcessProblems Gandhi worked to eliminate: the Indigo/crop problem, the British cloth problem, the salt problemInspire a Shared VisionSpecific examples of the ways Gandhi communicated with his people to show them the problems needed to be eliminatedEnable Others to ActSpecific actions Gandhi asked his followers to takeModel the WaySpecific things Gandhi himself did to show his followers what he wanted them to doA section showing how Gandhi has the characteristics of a transformational leaderUse scenes from the film to show how Gandhi demonstrates ONE of the following characteristicsIdealized InfluenceInspirational MotivationIntellectual StimulationIndividualized ConsiderationConclusionEnd by restating the definition of TL and the steps and characteristics used by leaders.Summarize the way in which Gandhi fits the mold of a transformational leader.Finish with a powerful statement or memorable quote.If working with a partner, you must also include a section on the partition of India before your conclusion. How did Gandhi demonstrate the steps of transformational leadership during the civil war following the partition of the newly independent India into two countries due to religious and cultural intoleranceChallenge the ProcessThe specific problem that arises when India becomes independentInspire a Shared VisionThings did Gandhi communicated to his followers to inspire them to take action he wantedEnable Others to ActSpecific steps Gandhi takes to try to reconcile the two opposing groupsModel the WayWhat Gandhi does to show people how he would like them to actProject Requirements and ContentThe project will…Include specific scenes from the film.Include relevant images on at least 50% of the slides with citationsBe effectively and clearly organized – it is suggested that students use the slide templates rather than blank slide when building the presentation.Clear organization includes titles, subheadings, use of bullets for each slideUse color effectively. There must be adequate contrast between the background color and the color of the text so that the text can be easily read by an audience.Use correct grammar, have correct word usage, and correct punctuation/spelling.DO NOT USE long paragraphs of text and instead use bulleted sentences.Have text large enough to be read by an audience (suggest no smaller than 18 point).ANY INFORMATION YOU FIND OUTSIDE THE FILM OR YOUR NOTES MUST BE CITED! THIS INCLUDES ANY PHOTOS! MLA STYLE.Transformational Leadership ProjectUnit Project RubricFormat/Design (15 points)_____Clear and effective use of the following:Original titleRelevant images on at least half the slidesColor: adequate contrast between the background color and the color of the text Bulleted sentences/lists rather than paragraphs of textHeadings, subheadings, indentsText large enough to be read by an audience (no smaller than 18 point)ContentClear and correct introduction section (10 points)_____Definition of transformational leadership in own wordsDefinition each of the four steps in own wordsChallenge the process; Inspire a Shared Vision; Enable others to act; Model the wayExplanation of how Gandhi was a transformational leaderOverview explaining the purpose of the presentationClear and correct discussion of Gandhi’s leadership (40 points)_____British occupation How Gandhi used the four steps of TL to solve the British problemChallenge the processCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processInspire a Shared VisionCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processEnable others to actCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processModel the wayCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processHow Gandhi shows the characteristics of transformational leadersIdealized InfluenceCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows characteristicInspirational MotivationCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows characteristicIntellectual StimulationCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows characteristicIndividual ConsiderationCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows characteristicPartition of India (if working with a partner)How Gandhi used the four steps of TL to solve the problems during the PartitionChallenge the processCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processInspire a Shared VisionCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processEnable others to actCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processModel the wayCorrect and specific example used (specific scene from film)Clear and correct explanation of how scene shows step in processConclusion (15 points)_____Restates the definition of TLSummarizes how Gandhi was a transformational leaderProvides a memorable ending statementMLA Citations and Style (20 points)_____Total_____ 100 ................
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