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Purpose of the Assignment:

Today’s curriculum leaders are working in environments of rapid disruption — and often leading teams that aren’t co-located. As leaders balance demanding jobs alongside roles outside of work, success requires a clear understanding of one’s own leadership style and clarity around development goals. Curriculum Specialists/Leaders often make a unique contribution by creatively transforming theory and knowledge into practice. At varying times, he/she must be a digital designer, a human relations expert, a theoretician, a data analyst, a subject matter expert, an evaluator, a researcher, and an instructor .

Leaders face these challenges:

· Leading virtual teams for high-impact results

· Collaborating across the organization — and across the globe

· Maintaining resiliency while handling uncertainty, solving problems, and dealing with interconnected systems

· Tackling big priorities on all fronts

Purpose: To explore the experiences and perceptions of a leader of curriculum, as well as the difference between leading change and managing curriculum, conducting interviews with experienced curriculum leaders is beneficial.

Here's a suggested approach for the interview:

1. Introduction:

Introduce yourself and the purpose of the interview.

Explain that you are seeking insights into their experiences as a curriculum leader and their perceptions of leading change versus managing curriculum.

2. Sample Questions:

a. Understanding of Leadership Role:

Can you describe your role as a leader of curriculum in your educational institution?

What are the primary responsibilities and challenges you face in this role?

b. Leading Change vs. Managing Curriculum:

In your opinion, what is the difference between being a leader of change and a manager of curriculum?

How do you perceive your role in leading change within the institution's curriculum compared to managing day-to-day curriculum operations?

c. Key Skill Set for Leading Innovative Change:

What skills and qualities do you believe are most important for leading innovative change in curriculum design and implementation?

Can you provide examples of how you have applied these skills in your role?

d. Dealing with Challenges:

What are some of the main challenges you face when striving for academic excellence and growth in curriculum?

How do you overcome these challenges and maintain momentum for change?

3. Follow-Up Questions:

Based on the responses, ask follow-up questions to delve deeper into specific areas or examples provided.

Encourage the interviewee to share anecdotes or experiences that illustrate their points.

4. Closing:

Thank the interviewee for their time and insights.

Offer the opportunity for them to add any additional comments or insights they think are relevant.

5. Documentation:

Take detailed notes during the interview or record it with the interviewee's consent.

Summarize the main points discussed and key insights gained from the interview.

Assignment - The Interview-

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Directions:

1. Identify an exemplary Curriculum Leader working now or has worked in the recent past in Curriculum Development/Design/Implementation that you know or know of by reputation.

· This person can be a current employee/employer

· Former employee/employer

· Current/former colleague

2. Schedule an interview with this person.

· Please be respectful of busy schedules.

· Explain that this assignment requires that the interview itself should last no less than 45 and no more than 60 minutes.

· Schedule via video conferencing or phone but the interview must be live, not via email.

3. Create no less than 10 and no more than15 original questions that you have created from your reading and research to ask this interviewee regarding their direct experience and perceptions of designing, leading, and implementing curricular initiatives or programs.

· Design your questions to identify key elements of curriculum design and change leadership and to elicit in-depth information based on your readings to date.

· It is important to plan your questions in advance, however, you may wish to revise the order, or some of the questions during the actual interview based on the dialog that ensures. Offer to send the questions to the interviewee in advance so they can prepare their answers thoughtfully.

· If the interviewee gives permission, it is useful to record the interview.

· Keep copies of all electronic communication to submit with your final product.

4. Conduct the Interview in a timely and professional manner

5. Reflect on both the interview experience and the information you received to respond thoughtfully to the guiding questions

6. Write and submit a synopsis of the interview following the format below and including the subsections outlined. Respond thoughtfully and with citations from your text and other readings to the guiding questions:

· Cover Page

· Introduction:

· Who did you interview (use only titles with no identifying information)

· Why did you select this interviewee? (credentials, accomplishments, reputation)

· Describe the location and circumstances of the interview

· How did you feel about this interview?

· Summary:

· What did you learn?

· Include key quotes from the interviewee

· Were the responses congruent with what you anticipated?

· How did this interview influence your perceptions of change leadership?

· Based on the interviewee’s responses, what is this individual's philosophy of change management, with reference to the essential topics that serve as weekly topics for our course.

· What did you discover that surprised you?

· What did you discover that confirmed your understanding of change management?

· What did you discover that changed/impacted your viewpoint of leadership during times of change?

· Was there anything the interviewee said that concerned you? If so, please describe.

· Comparative Analysis:

· How did the interviewee’s beliefs and comments confirm/align with materials presented in course readings?

· Be specific and cite the comparison with information in your text or supplemental material

· How did the interviewee’s beliefs/comments differ with the materials presented in the course readings?

· Be specific and clear with citations.

· Conclusion:

· Summarize what you learned from the interview

· Summarize what you learned from the interview process.

· Conclude your overall perception of Change Management and Leadership

· Reference Page : Be sure to include the Interviewee as a reference

· Appendix :

· Include the List of questions used

· Include any correspondence between you and the Interviewee

CIMA 712: Assignment 2 Scoring Rubric [The Interview] 100 points

Section 1: Introduction [ 10 Total Points ]

A. Identified Interviewee and Rational for Why the Subject was Selected for Study in Relation to Curriculum Design and Leadership

a. Protected the individual’s/interviewee’s identity

1. Used professional title/job role in lieu of first and last name.

b. Provided background details about the interviewee and their connections to Curriculum design and leadership.

1. Included interviewee’s credentials, accomplishments, number of years in job- role, and details about their reputation.

c. Described Interview Format/Structure

1. Disclosed format style (e.g., face-to-face, telephone, video conference)

2. Provided details about: date, time, place, timeline/duration of meeting

Section 2: Summary of the Interview [30 Points ]

Provided 10 to 15 Interview questions and brief summary of interviewee’s responses to the interview questions.

a. Discussed the interviewee’s philosophies of change management.

1. Provided direct quotes from the interview conversation to support this section of the paper.(cite appropriately)

b. Included direct quotes obtained from the interviewee that supported the writer’s findings on the interviewee’s philosophies of curriculum leadership and change.

B. Provided discussion about whether or not responses to the interview questions were similar to or differed from personal perceptions and understandings of curriculum design and leadership.

a. Provided insight into whether or not the interviewee influenced the writer’s perceptions of curricular leadership and design processes.

1. Included specific statements from responses to the interview questions to support the writer’s position.

2. Connected information in Section 2, Subsection B to course readings

3. Provided direct quotes from the interview conversation to support positions described in Section 2, Subsection Section B.

C. Lessons Learned

a. Discussed and connected lessons learned from the interview activity (and individual interviewed) to Module topics.

b. Discussed the writer’s understandings of curriculum development and whether or not the interview had effects (e.g., changed) on understandings described; and whether or not the information obtained supported or refuted the writer’s perceptions of curriculum design and leadership.

1. Supported position by providing a minimum of three (3)supporting details, such as, quotes, statements obtained from the interview that were similar to or different from course readings.

c. Provided details about new lessons learned about Curriculum development and leadership based on details obtained from the interview conversation.

1. Discussed unforeseen/unanticipated/unexpected/surprising and/or concerning details about educational change/curriculum design/leadership that emerged from interviewee’s responses to the interview questions.

2. Provided and connected direct quotes from the interview to in- text citation from course reading material to support information described in Section 2, Subsection 3.

Section 3: Comparative Analysis [20 Points ]

A. Discussed similarities and differences between the interviewee’s philosophies and approaches to curriculum design/leadership and information provided in course materials

a. Supported/Justified position by citing course reading material Demonstrated in-text citations from course reading materials that map to Reference List.

b. Applied direct quotes and/or statements obtained from the interview to Section 3, Subset A.

Section 4: Conclusions |20 Points |

A. Provided Brief Summary of Lessons Learned from the Interview

a. Recounted summary details described in Section 2 of the paper; key points were included.

1. Provided summary of new discoveries about Curriculum Leadership and Curriculum Development Processes, based on insights learned from the interview

b. Discussed personal perceptions of Curriculum Leadership and design.

Section 5: References [Minimum of 6] & Appendix [10 points]

A. Reference List included 5- sources derived from course reading materials.

a. Provided in-text citations across Sections 1-5 that map to the Reference List.

B. Provided Appendix

a. Interview Questions [10 to 15 Questions]

b. Provided record of communication correspondence(s) between the interviewer (e.g., writer) and the interviewee (e.g., individual interviewed).

c. Removed identifiable information to protect the interviewee’s anonymity.

APA: Format, Citations & Mechanics-Style [10 Points]

1-error = 1-Point b. [N = < 10] More than 10 Errors = -10 Points and/or no points added to the sum total of points on Sections 1-5

Purpose of the Assignment:

Today’s curriculum leaders are working in environments of rapid disruption — and often leading teams that aren’t co-located. As leaders balance demanding jobs alongside roles outside of work, success requires a clear understanding of one’s own leadership style and clarity around development goals. Curriculum Specialists/Leaders often make a unique contribution by creatively transforming theory and knowledge into practice. At varying times, he/she must be a digital designer, a human relations expert, a theoretician, a data analyst, a subject matter expert, an evaluator, a researcher, and an instructor .

Leaders face these challenges:

· Leading virtual teams for high-impact results

· Collaborating across the organization — and across the globe

· Maintaining resiliency while handling uncertainty, solving problems, and dealing with interconnected systems

· Tackling big priorities on all fronts

Purpose: To explore the experiences and perceptions of a leader of curriculum, as well as the difference between leading change and managing curriculum, conducting interviews with experienced curriculum leaders is beneficial.

Here's a suggested approach for the interview:

1. Introduction:

Introduce yourself and the purpose of the interview.

Explain that you are seeking insights into their experiences as a curriculum leader and their perceptions of leading change versus managing curriculum.

2. Sample Questions:

a. Understanding of Leadership Role:

Can you describe your role as a leader of curriculum in your educational institution?

What are the primary responsibilities and challenges you face in this role?

b. Leading Change vs. Managing Curriculum:

In your opinion, what is the difference between being a leader of change and a manager of curriculum?

How do you perceive your role in leading change within the institution's curriculum compared to managing day-to-day curriculum operations?

c. Key Skill Set for Leading Innovative Change:

What skills and qualities do you believe are most important for leading innovative change in curriculum design and implementation?

Can you provide examples of how you have applied these skills in your role?

d. Dealing with Challenges:

What are some of the main challenges you face when striving for academic excellence and growth in curriculum?

How do you overcome these challenges and maintain momentum for change?

3. Follow-Up Questions:

Based on the responses, ask follow-up questions to delve deeper into specific areas or examples provided.

Encourage the interviewee to share anecdotes or experiences that illustrate their points.

4. Closing:

Thank the interviewee for their time and insights.

Offer the opportunity for them to add any additional comments or insights they think are relevant.

5. Documentation:

Take detailed notes during the interview or record it with the interviewee's consent.

Summarize the main points discussed and key insights gained from the interview.

Assignment - The Interview-

5.14.24

Directions:

1. Identify an exemplary Curriculum Leader working now or has worked in the recent past in Curriculum Development/Design/Implementation that you know or know of by reputation.

· This person can be a current employee/employer

· Former employee/employer

· Current/former colleague

2. Schedule an interview with this person.

· Please be respectful of busy schedules.

· Explain that this assignment requires that the interview itself should last no less than 45 and no more than 60 minutes.

· Schedule via video conferencing or phone but the interview must be live, not via email.

3. Create no less than 10 and no more than15 original questions that you have created from your reading and research to ask this interviewee regarding their direct experience and perceptions of designing, leading, and implementing curricular initiatives or programs.

· Design your questions to identify key elements of curriculum design and change leadership and to elicit in-depth information based on your readings to date.

· It is important to plan your questions in advance, however, you may wish to revise the order, or some of the questions during the actual interview based on the dialog that ensures. Offer to send the questions to the interviewee in advance so they can prepare their answers thoughtfully.

· If the interviewee gives permission, it is useful to record the interview.

· Keep copies of all electronic communication to submit with your final product.

4. Conduct the Interview in a timely and professional manner

5. Reflect on both the interview experience and the information you received to respond thoughtfully to the guiding questions

6. Write and submit a synopsis of the interview following the format below and including the subsections outlined. Respond thoughtfully and with citations from your text and other readings to the guiding questions:

· Cover Page

· Introduction:

· Who did you interview (use only titles with no identifying information)

· Why did you select this interviewee? (credentials, accomplishments, reputation)

· Describe the location and circumstances of the interview

· How did you feel about this interview?

· Summary:

· What did you learn?

· Include key quotes from the interviewee

· Were the responses congruent with what you anticipated?

· How did this interview influence your perceptions of change leadership?

· Based on the interviewee’s responses, what is this individual's philosophy of change management, with reference to the essential topics that serve as weekly topics for our course.

· What did you discover that surprised you?

· What did you discover that confirmed your understanding of change management?

· What did you discover that changed/impacted your viewpoint of leadership during times of change?

· Was there anything the interviewee said that concerned you? If so, please describe.

· Comparative Analysis:

· How did the interviewee’s beliefs and comments confirm/align with materials presented in course readings?

· Be specific and cite the comparison with information in your text or supplemental material

· How did the interviewee’s beliefs/comments differ with the materials presented in the course readings?

· Be specific and clear with citations.

· Conclusion:

· Summarize what you learned from the interview

· Summarize what you learned from the interview process.

· Conclude your overall perception of Change Management and Leadership

· Reference Page : Be sure to include the Interviewee as a reference

· Appendix :

· Include the List of questions used

· Include any correspondence between you and the Interviewee