Leadership Journal

Leadership Journal

After watching the video What is 21st century education? (Links to an external site.), include the following reflections in your journal:

Part 1: Content/Course Reflection

• Compare and contrast assessment in 21st century to assessment of the past. What has changed and why? What laws and reform movements have created the change?
• Describe what important trends you see for the future of assessment in both the social and global context. Provide a rationale for why you feel these trends will be important.

Part 2: Program/Personal Reflection

• Complete the Leadership Self-assessment rating scale. (Links to an external site.)
• Provide a 200-word rationale that explains why you rated yourself as you did in each area.
• Describe your plan for how you will ensure assessment in your school or center is responsive, flexible, and integrated (Singh, 2013).

Suggested Journal Length: Three double-spaced pages (not including title and reference pages).

Integrative and Critical Thinking Expectations (demonstrated within the content of the journal):

• Connections to Experience: Meaningfully synthesizes connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view.
• Reflection and Self-Assessment: Envisions a future self (and possibly makes plans that build on past experiences) that have occurred across multiple and diverse contexts.

Research and Resource Expectations:

• Sources are not required for your journal assignments. However, if you need to cite information, you must cite in APA format and include a reference page.

Writing and Formatting Expectations:

• Professional Reflective Voice: Journals may be written in a less formal, but still professional voice (avoids casual language). First person voice is encouraged.
• Organization: Demonstrates logical progression of ideas.
• Syntax and Mechanics: Writing displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• APA Formatting: Papers are formatted properly and all sources (if used) are cited and referenced in APA style