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Course Objectives
1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of leadership approaches and mindsets. (CLO1)
2. Identify personal professional leadership orientation and philosophy. (CLO2)
3. Analyze and synthesize leadership competencies. (CLO3)
4. Exemplify requisite credentials and program requirements. (CLO5)
Week 3: Foundational Leadership Competencies (1-6)
Week 3 Learning Objectives
1. Apply Foundational Leadership Competencies 1 – 6 to analyze level of leadership effectiveness. (W3LO1) (CLO3)
2. Conduct a root cause analysis. (W3LO2) (CLO3)
3. Formulate a solution to the problem using the Foundational Leadership Competencies 1 – 6. (W3LO3) (CLO3)
Resources
Readings: (W3LO1, W3LO3) (CLO3)
· School Leader Internship, 2.5 “Foundational Leadership Competencies,” pp. 35-42.
· Case Study 1
Lectures: (W3LO1, W3LO2, W3LO3) (CLO3)
· Lecture – Foundational Leadership Competencies
1. Developing Trusting Relationships
2. Leading in the Realization of the Vision
3. Making Shared Decisions
4. Communicating Effectively
5. Resolving Conflict and Issues
6. Motivating and Developing Others
· Root Cause Analysis
Course Materials:
· Basic Writing Elements
· APA Formatted Citations and References
· Paraphrasing & APA Citation Lesson
· EDLD Reflective Model: What? So What? Now What?
Week 3 Assignment Rubric:
Use the Rubric to guide your writing.
ALL evidence must be appropriately cited in APA format.
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Tasks |
Level 1: Does not meet the minimum criteria |
Level 2: Approaches minimum criteria |
Level 3: Meets minimum criteria |
Level 4: Meets target criteria |
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Part 1: 45 Points Candidate identifies the primary problem and root cause. Candidate formulates a solution to the problem using the Foundational Leadership Competencies 1-6. (W3LO2, W3LO3) (CLO3)
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Candidate vaguely identifies the problem and provides no supporting evidence. Candidate vaguely identifies the root cause and provides no supporting evidence. Candidate provides inaccurate, incomplete, or no information about the root cause analysis process. Candidate vaguely formulates a solution to the problem that is not related to the root cause.
0 - 30 Points |
Candidate identifies the primary problem with little supporting evidence. Candidate identifies the root cause of the problem with little supporting evidence. Candidate states the root cause analysis process used to identify the root cause with little or no detail. Candidate formulates a solution to the problem that is not clearly related to the root cause.
31 Points |
Candidate identifies the primary problem and provides supporting evidence. Candidate identifies the root cause of the problem and provides supporting evidence. Candidate describes the root cause analysis process used to identify the root cause with minimum detail. Candidate formulates a viable solution to the problem that generally addresses the root cause. Supporting evidence is provided.
36 Points |
Candidate identifies the primary problem with clarity and provides thorough, specific supporting evidence. Candidate identifies the root cause of the problem with clarity and provides thorough, specific supporting evidence. Candidate describes the root cause analysis process used to identify the root cause with specificity and clarity. Candidate formulates a viable solution to the problem that clearly addresses the root cause. Supporting evidence is provided with clarity and specificity.
45 Points
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Part 2: 25 Points Candidate reflects on his/her capacity to apply the Foundational Leadership Competencies (1-6) and root cause analysis to reach solutions. (W3LO1, W3LO2, W3LO3) (CLO3) |
Candidate demonstrates little or no self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to identify the root cause of the problem. Candidate provides little or no supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate demonstrates little or no self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to formulate a viable solution to the problem. Candidate provides little or no supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate articulates little or no self-reflection regarding future application of new learning for development of proficiency in the 6 Foundational Leadership Competencies. Candidate provides little or no supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. 0 - 16 Points |
Candidate demonstrates superficial self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to identify the root cause of the problem. Candidate provides little supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate demonstrates superficial self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to formulate a viable solution to the problem. Candidate provides little supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate articulates superficial self-reflection regarding future application of new learning for development of proficiency in the 6 Foundational Leadership Competencies. Candidate provides little supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. 17 Points |
Candidate demonstrates an emerging depth of self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to identify the root cause of the problem. Candidate provides supporting adequate evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate demonstrates an emerging depth of self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to formulate a viable solution to the problem. Candidate provides adequate supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate articulates an emerging depth of self-reflection regarding future application of new learning for development of proficiency in the 6 Foundational Leadership Competencies. Candidate provides adequate supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. 21 Points |
Candidate articulates depth of candid self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to identify the root cause of the problem. Candidate provides clear and specific supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate articulates depth of candid self-reflection regarding the candidate’s capacity to formulate a viable solution to the problem. Candidate provides clear and specific supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. Candidate articulates depth of candid self-reflection regarding future application of new learning for development of proficiency in the 6 Foundational Leadership Competencies. Candidate provides clear and specific supporting evidence from the readings and/or lectures. 25 Points |
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Writing Quality: 5 Points Grammar, Mechanics, Spelling, Citations
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Narrative has glaring and unacceptable grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling errors. And/Or, published and public sources are inadequately cited or not cited at all. 0 - 2 points |
Narrative has frequent grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling errors. And/Or, most published and public sources are cited, but with many APA formatting errors. 3 points |
Narrative has several grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling errors. And/Or, all published and public sources are cited with several APA formatting errors. 4 points |
Narrative has few or no grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling errors. And, all published and public sources are properly cited with APA formatting. 5 points |
Assignment Overview:
Though the Root Cause model may seem to be a simple process, problems and their root causes are usually very complex. The purpose of this week’s and week 4’s assignment is to give you opportunities to practice the process and begin to learn how to apply it in real-world situations. There is no single correct answer to the problems and their root causes in these case studies. As long as you provide a logical, viable explanation and support it with evidence from the readings and lectures, you will be successful in these assignments.
Part 1: Case Study 1 – Root Cause Analysis
(W3LO2, W3LO3) (CLO3):
Directions: Write 4 to 5 paragraphs (600-word minimum) identifying and explaining the following:
· Overarching primary problem
· The root cause for the identified problem
· Questions & information/data that led to discovering the root cause
· Additional information/data you would like to have to find the root cause
· The solution to the problem
Include evidence from the case study and/or rationale to support ALL your statements. Use the Basic Writing Elements and Root Cause Analysis models located in the Course Materials.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL evidence must be appropriately cited and referenced in APA format. Use only the sources provided for this week’s learning (i.e., required readings, lectures). The reference list for cited sources must immediately follow your narrative for this section.
Type your narrative response below. Use 12 pt. black font: Times New Roman, single spaced.
Part 2: Foundational Leadership Competencies and Root Cause Analysis – Reflective Response
(W3LO1, W3LO2, W3LO3) (CLO3):
Directions: Write a 400-word minimum reflective response. Use the Basic Writing Elements and Reflection Model located in the Course Materials to reflect on your capacity to apply the Foundational Leadership Competencies (1-6) and root cause analysis to reach solutions. Consider the following:
· How well were you able to find the root cause to the problem? Was it difficult?
· How confident do you feel about your recommended solution to the problem? Why? Explain.
· How will the experience you gained from this assignment be used in developing your proficiency in the Foundational Leadership Competencies (1-6).
Include evidence and/or rationale to support ALL your statements.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL evidence must be appropriately cited and referenced in APA format. Use only the sources provided for this week’s learning (i.e., required readings, lectures). The reference list for cited sources must immediately follow your narrative for this section.
Type your narrative response below. Use 12 pt. black font: Times New Roman, single spaced.
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