University of North Carolina Wilmington



University of North Carolina WilmingtonLED 211 – Principles of Leadership – SPRING 2015Section 001: MW 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m., Friday Annex (FA) 136Dr. Joanne E. NottinghamEmail: nottinghamj@uncw.eduOffice: Friday Annex (FA) 124Phone: 910-962-3439 OfficeOffice Hours: MW 1:00 – 2:00 pmPhone: 910-371-5454 HomeOnline Office Hours: M-W 8:30 – 10:30 amOther Meeting Hours: By AppointmentOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000000OOLEARN, LEAD, CREATE, INSPIRE underscores the conceptual framework of the Watson College of Education (WCE). The WCE mission is based on the values of reflection, inquiry, innovation, ethics, advocacy, diversity, nurturing, and global perspectives. These values are those that form much of the basis of effective leadership for all learners, no matter the age.Course DescriptionThis course is designed to provide the opportunity to learn the theory and practice of leadership. Its focus is the development of an understanding of leadership principles, styles, skills, and strategies. There is an emphasis on developing leadership understanding in a variety of settings.Specific Course ObjectivesRead college level content material analytically and reflectively.Demonstrate your ability to utilize appropriate technology for the class.Describe and support your opinions by asking relevant questions in class and in your writing.Identify basic concepts, theories, and models of leadership.Identify leadership skills, styles, and strategies.Identify individual strengths and weaknesses while developing your personal leadership ability.Required BooksLeadership, 6th Edition – Peter G. Northouse, Sage Books (2013) – RequiredHow Starbucks Saved My Life – Michael Gates Gill, Gotham Books (2007) – RequiredAcademic Integrity and Student Support InformationSee the Code of Student Life in the online Undergraduate Catalogue for the UNCW Academic Honor Code and for information about Students with Disabilities Support, Diversity Initiatives, and Violence Prevention along with other topics. You are expected to adhere to the Academic Honor Code.GRADE EVALUATIONQuiz/Tests100 pointsIdentity Portfolio 50 pointsYounger You Leadership (YYL) Letter 50 pointsSynthesis Paper on How Starbucks Saved My Life100 pointsLeadership Team Presentation100 pointsTotal Possible Points400 pointsGRADE DISTRIBUTION Final grade earned is awarded using the University letter system on this scale:A360-400B+340-359B320-339C+300-319C280-299D+270-279D240-269F239 and belowCLASS ATTENDANCE & PROTOCOLSInappropriate use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices will result in the loss of points.Recycle or trash your drink and food items, and their containers, or they will be prohibited.None of the items below excuse you from fulfilling all course requirements.On-time class attendance is essential and expected. Early departures from class are discouraged.Assignments are due as indicated whether due in person or online. If late, there is a point deduction.UNCW Email is the required method for online class communication and submission of online assignments as Word document attachments.Email SUBJECT lines must indicate the appropriate email content or it may not be opened or read, or it may be automatically deleted as spam. Sign your name in the email.Quiz/Tests: NO makeup quiz/tests will be given.Two class absences (starting January 21st) will result in the lowering of your grade by one level.Grade deduction is by one letter grade: A to B+, B+ to B, B to C+, C+ to C, C to D+, D+ to D, D to F.Please make an appointment with me within the first three (3) weeks of class if you have scholarship responsibilities that may require you to miss classes due to events or performances.Course materials will be available in class, online through the text publisher’s webpages, and/or posted on my UNCW Web Page: Syllabus Revisions: Modifications (in class or by email) are not anticipated but may occur.EXPECTATION OF PARTICIPATIONA quality learning experience in this course relies on an atmosphere of mutual respect among all of us (class members, visitors, and me). Your active participation in class discussions is expected and the ideas of others are to be welcomed. Questioning and conflict may occur in discussions as we each may have differing opinions however if you disrespect or disrupt the class, you will be asked to leave. You will work in small teams to discuss assignments and you will engage in activities that allow you to apply leadership theory and concepts. Your contribution to a respectful and collaborative classroom environment is expected. Points will be assigned for your thoughtful and reflective responses to all assignments as well as for your active and engaged participation in classroom activities and any out-of-classroom meetings.EXPECTATION OF FORMAT & COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING (CLW) SKILLS on WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTSYour College Level Writing (CLW) ability will be evaluated and points will be deducted for lack of clarity of thought and/or lack of appropriate college level writing skills. Points will be deducted for poor grammar, spelling, sentence construction, etc. You are expected to contact the University Learning Center (ULC) or a tutor for writing assistance. The ULC online site is . College-level writing (CLW) items in each written assignment will be evaluated. Points will be deducted using the CLW Grammar & Writing Scale and the Citations & Reference Page items indicated below, and for your failure to follow the assignment format. *MAS = More Appropriate Style = a notation used in grading with no point deductions.FORMAT GUIDELINE – NO COVER PAGES + Minus 2 points per item below, if not provided:HEADER at the top of each page, positioned in the TOP RIGHT CORNER:LED 211 – Spring 2015 – Insert Assignment Title Here + Your First & Last NameFOOTER: Page numbers at the BOTTOM RIGHT of each pageUse 1-inch left and right marginsStaple pages in the upper left-hand corner.Double-space in an 11-or 12-point, easy to read font, unless otherwise indicated in the assignment.CLW Scale for written workNumber of ItemsDeduction< 4 items0 points5-9 items3 points10-14 items5 pointsNumber of ItemsDeduction15-19 items7 points> 20 items10 points*MAS = More Appropriate Style = a notation used in grading with no point deductions.Citations and Reference Page InformationIncorrectly used citation– 1 point, each occurrenceMissing citation or reference page (if required)– 2 points, each occurrenceIncorrect reference format on reference page– 1 point, each occurrenceRemember the FORMAT items on the previous page!TEAM MEMBER EVALUATION FORM FOR LED 211 TEAM LEADERSHIP PRESENTATIONSCOPY & PRINT enough Team Member Evaluation Forms for each team memberSUBMIT PAPER COPIES (stapled together) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINAL EXAM DO NOT COPY ON FRONT & BACK!EXPLANATION of Items on the INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER EVALUATION FORM (on next page)Your Rating (Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort) of your teammate’s effort in each of the five (5) areas, but do not forget your required comments as indicated at the munication & Sharing = Communicated well with the other team members and shared his or her insights and ideas. How well did this student promote face-to-face interaction by talking with others in order to share insights and ideas?Organization & Contribution = Organization and preparation of their part of the presentation or discussion. How much did this student contribute to the non-academic functioning (“to getting things done”) on the team?Understanding of Individual Responsibility = Understood the course content in order to add to the effectiveness of the team discussion. How well did this student take individual responsibility for his or her actions (providing articles and documentation, other materials, and/or research, etc.)?Demonstrated Consistent Collaboration = Demonstrated collaborative skills for effective group functioning. How well did this student use collaborative skills (such as leadership, team building, conflict resolution, etc.) for effective team functioning?Commitment to Team = How much did this student contribute to an attitude and commitment of positive interdependence (“sinking or swimming together”)?The TEAM MEMBER EVALUATION FORM is on the next page (& also on my UNCW People page)*Remember to staple the multiple pages together.LED 211 STUDENT TEAM MEMBER EVALUATION FORMTEAM MEMBER (First Name & Last Name): _________________________________________CLEARLY Circle or Bold Your Rating of Your Teammate’s Effort in Each Area:Communication & Sharing(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Organization & Contribution(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Understanding of Individual Responsibility(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Demonstrated Consistent Collaboration(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Commitment to Team(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME: _________________________________________________COMMENTS to substantiate your ratings on at least three (3) items must be included or you (as the evaluator) will lose points. Type in single space or write or print legibly.LED 211 STUDENT TEAM MEMBER EVALUATION FORMTEAM MEMBER (First Name & Last Name): _________________________________________CLEARLY Circle or Bold Your Rating of Your Teammate’s Effort in Each Area:Communication & Sharing(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Organization & Contribution(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Understanding of Individual Responsibility(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Demonstrated Consistent Collaboration(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)Commitment to Team(Little Effort) (Good Effort) (Great Effort)YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME: _________________________________________________COMMENTS to substantiate your ratings on at least three (3) items must be included or you (as the evaluator) will lose points. Type in single space or write or print legibly.PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR ASSIGNMENTSTESTS (100 points)One quiz and two tests will be given during the semester. No bubble sheets are needed; bring a pencil or pen. The Quiz (20 points) is short-answer format, on the Social Change Model of Leadership and Ethics; Culture, and Values; and your Personal Definition of Leadership. Tests 1 and 2 (40 points each) are multiple-choice format along with writing your Personal Definition of Leadership. *Some test questions will use How Starbucks Saved My Life as the context so read the book as early as possible in the semester.IDENTITY PORTFOLIO (50 points)You will complete most of these criteria in class activities throughout the semester. Before or at the final exam, you will be required to submit your responses to each criterion in written portfolio form.Grading Criteria:Cores Values – List ten (10) of your core values with (at least) the top five (5) prioritized. (10 pts.)Family History – Describe your family history in some detail. (10 pts.)Identity Labels – What labels do you have for yourself, by which you identify yourself? List them. (5 pts.)Identity Want Ad – Write a ten-word “identity” want ad for yourself. (5 pts.)What Matters to Me – Answer one or more of the following questions or incorporate the core of them into one coherent response: What matters most to you? How do you live your values? Do you have a passion or itch to do something that could change your life? If so, why? If not, why not? (10 pts.)Life Crisis/Difficult Change – Have you ever experienced a life crisis or difficult change in your life? How did you handle or manage it? Is there anything you would do differently in hindsight? Do you foresee any difficult changes in your near future? (5 pts.)Career/Life Passion – What is your career passion or a life passion? What is the first type of job you intend to seek post-graduation? What is another one of your post-graduation intentions? (5 pts.)YOUNGER YOU LEADERSHIP (YYL) LETTER (50 points)Reflect and think of yourself at age 15-16 years old. Write a letter (maximum five pages) to yourself at that age that explains how the concepts discussed in this course represent you/your personal leadership identity. Write analytically, using the concepts; do not copy or use the exact same wording from course materials.YYL Letter Grading Criteria:Explanation of why your personal definition of leadership fits you.Description of your environment then: What were you thinking about? What was important? (15 pts.)Use of concepts from ECV, ECV, and Northouse Trait, Skills, Style, and Situational chapters. (25 pts.)Appropriate summary or closing (10 pts.)SYNTHESIS PAPER on How Starbucks Saved My Life (100 points)Read How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gill and submit a short (maximum 10 pages) paper.Synthesis Paper Grading Criteria:Explanation of your understanding of how several (non-SCML) leadership theories and models relate to Gill and other people in the book. Approximately 15-20 leadership concepts will be used if you are writing appropriately. (60-70 pts.)Explanation of your personal feelings about the leadership insights you gained and the lessons you learned as a result of reading the book. (30-40 pts.)Watch your use of quotations in your paper. They should be used sparingly to highlight your important points, not as “filler” to elongate your paper or as a substitute for your own words.PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR ASSIGNMENTSLEADERSHIP TEAM PRESENTATION (100 points)You will be assigned to teams and, throughout the semester, each team will develop a 10-15-minute leadership-centered presentation for the final exam period.The primary team objective is to communicate relevant leadership aspects about a meaningful current topic (not a person) of the team’s choice.Each team will submit their topic for approval by me, on the due date.Your team and your individual participation as a team member will be evaluated.The presentation score is a team score, earned as indicated in the criteria. Collaboration and cooperation is key to your individual and team success. Each student must complete the Team Member Evaluation Form for each member of the team and submit paper copies at the beginning of the final exam period. Individual team members lose points for non-submission or unreadable Team Member Evaluation Forms.If you write versus type the Team Member Evaluation Forms, and I cannot read your handwriting, you forfeit the points.Presentation evaluation and audience evaluations are your final exam. You must be present during the entire time (whether presenter or observer) or earn a failing grade.Each team is responsible for emailing the team’s typed presentation Outline or PowerPoint slides to me via Word attachment or PDF (or delivering a hard copy in class or to FA 124) on the last day of class. Failure to do so results in an automatic 10-point deduction (before grading) for everyone on the team.Although you may use a Prezi or other type of electronic or non-electronic for your presentation, only a Word Outline or PowerPoint slides will be accepted for the criterion immediately above.Leadership Team Presentation Grading Criteria:Introduction = Introduction of team members and an engaging introduction of your topic along with a clear indication of your main points. (15 pts.)Leadership Relevance = Critical analysis and description of the leadership theories, models, and/or concepts appropriate for your topic along with specific instances or situations that highlight their relevance to the topic. (30 pts.)Credibility and Believability = Evidence of appropriate and effective team communication of the team’s belief in the leadership points or aspects that are chosen. (20 pts.)Overall = Effectiveness of oral, interactive and/or visual presentation skills, and timing. (15 pts.)Team Member Evaluation = Submission of Individual Team Member Evaluations. (10 pts.)Individual Evaluation = Evidence of shared responsibility throughout the semester. (10 pts.)LED 211 Course Outline & Assignment Dates – SPRING 2015Mon.JAN 12Course Introduction, Goals, & Syllabus Review, ****Read “Starbucks” ASAP***Wed.JAN 14Student Information Cards + Ethics, Culture, Values (ECV) Mon.JAN 19* HOLIDAY* – No ClassesWed.JAN 21Social Change Model of Leadership (SCML), Class ActivityMon.JAN 26 Northouse Chapter 1: Introduction & Identity QuestionsWed.JAN 28 ECV, SCML, Northouse Chapter 1Mon. FEB 02 & Wed. FEB 04 Class Activities – Personal Definition of Leadership (PDL) & Identity Questions Mon.FEB 09Team Leadership Presentation (TDL) Discussion, ****Read “Starbucks” ASAP*** Wed.FEB 11SCML, ECV, PDL Quiz (*Some questions relate to How Starbucks Saved My Life) Mon.FEB 16Team Leadership Presentation (TDL), Cooperative Learning & Team AssignmentsWed.FEB 18Northouse Chapters: Trait=2, Skills=3, Style=4, Situational=5, Authentic=11Mon.FEB 23Northouse Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 11 Wed.FEB 25Identity Portfolio – Due Online by 12 Noon + TDL Discussion continued usingNorthouse as context Mon.MAR 02Team Roles Due in Class (printed hard copy) + Class Activities w/Northouse Wed.MAR 04YYL Letter Hard Copy Due Online by 12 Noon – No Formal Class Mon. MAR 09 & Wed. MAR 11* SPRING BREAK* – No ClassesMon.MAR 16Northouse Test Review (Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 11) Wed.MAR 18TEST 1 on Northouse Chapters: Trait, Skills, Style, Situational, Authentic) + PDL Mon. MAR 23 & Wed. MAR 25 Northouse Chapters: Contingency=6, Path-Goal=7, LMX Theory=8, Transformational=9)Mon.MAR 30Class Activity & Team UpdatesWed.APR 01Research Day – No Formal ClassMon. APR 06 & Wed. APR 08 Northouse Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 Mon.APR 13TEST 2 on Northouse Chapters: Contingency, Path-Goal, LMX, & TransformationalWed.APR 15Starbucks Synthesis Paper Due (hard copy) today or next Monday + Team Updates Mon. APR 20 & Wed. APR 22 Team Presentation Development (in class)Mon.APR 27Final Team Leadership Presentation UpdateWed.APR 29Last Day of Class Discussion & Wrap Up: One-letter grade reduction for non-attendanceWed. MAY 06FINAL EXAM PERIOD is 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. – Team Presentations *Failure to attend the entire final exam results in a failing grade* ................
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