Course Description

This introductory course provides an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical basis for leadership, including the participant’s stage of development. Major historical models for leadership are examined with special attention to servant leadership, and participants examine ways of improving their own leadership skills through practical interactive group exercises.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

Analyze theoretical approaches to leadership.
Distinguish alignment between leadership theories and Christian virtues.
Apply servant leadership, transformational leadership, and authentic leadership concepts within a team, organization, or community.
Explain the role leaders play in creating, leading, and sustaining inclusive teams, organizations, or communities.
Analyze how leaders influence organizational outcomes.
Compare leadership techniques used to create effective team and organizational culture.
Create leadership development experiences that integrate leadership theory, strategies, and personal values/beliefs.

Course Activities/Requirements

Activities include participation in discussions, assignments, and various ungraded learning activities designed to prepare students for assessments. See course outline below for details on activities and assignments.

Determination Of Final Grade

Assessment	Grade	Learning Outcome
Discussions	20%	1-7
Assignment 1: Article Analysis	10%	2,3,4,5
Assignment 2: Video Presentation	20%	4-5
Assignment 3: Group Project	25%	4-5
Assignment 4: Final Paper	25%	4-5

See the Course Syllabus and the Assessments section in Moodle for specific assignment details, including grading rubrics.

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Course Resources

The following are key resources used in this course.

Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts. New York, NY: Random House. ISBN 9780399592522
Northouse, P. G. (2019). Leadership: Theory and practice, Eighth Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-5063-6231-1
Rowe, W. G. & Guerrero, L. (2019). Cases in Leadership, Fifth Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-544-310374

Note that not all sections of this course use all of the above resources. Please confirm which of the following texts are required by checking your course syllabus.

Course Navigation

This course is organized into 10 units. Each page of the course will provide you with the following information:

A general overview of the topic that will be addressed during the unit.
Specific learning outcomes and topics for the unit.
Resources that you will need to address learning activities and assessments in the unit.
Learning activities that you will need to complete each week.
Assessments pages will provide you with information about assignments that you will need to complete each week.

Over the next several weeks, you will have the opportunity to attend Facilitated Learning Labs. During lab times, a course facilitator will be guiding group discussions, answering any questions you may have, helping you understand your assignments, and evaluating your participation in class.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. We are here to help and be your guide on this journey.

The syllabus includes key information about the course schedule, assignments, and policies. Please read the full course syllabus at the bottom of this page.

For information on how to navigate through this course on Moodle, see HERE.

This course is organized into 10 units. Each unit of the course will provide you with the following information:

A general overview of the key concepts that will be addressed during the unit.
Specific learning outcomes and topics for the unit.
Learning activities to help you engage with the concepts. These often include key readings, videos, and reflective prompts.
The Assessment section provides details on assignments you will need to complete throughout the course to demonstrate your understanding of the course learning outcomes.

For information on how to navigate through this course on Moodle, see HERE.

The syllabus includes key information about the course schedule, assignments, and policies. Please read the full course syllabus located in Moodle. Note that assessments, including assignments and discussion posts will be submitted in Moodle. See the Assessment tab in Moodle for the assignment dropboxes.

Course Activities

Below is some key information on features you will see throughout the course.

Learning Activity
This box will prompt you to engage in course concepts, often by viewing resources and reflecting on your experience and/or learning. Most learning activities are ungraded and are designed to help prepare you for the assessment in this course.

Assessment
This box will signify an assignment or discussion post you will submit in Moodle. Note that these demonstrate your understanding of the course learning outcomes. Be sure to review the grading rubrics for each assignment.

Media
This box is for displaying/linking to media, such as videos or songs, in order to help illustrate or communicate concepts.

Note
This box signifies key notes, such as where to submit assignments. It may also warn you of possible problems or pitfalls you may encounter!

How To Navigate This Book

To move quickly to different portions of the book, click on the appropriate chapter or section in the table of contents on the left. The buttons at the top of the page allow you to show/hide the table of contents, search the book, change font settings, download a pdf or ebook copy of this book, or get hints on various sections of the book.

Figure 0.1: Top menu bar

The faint left and right arrows at the sides of each page (or bottom of the page if it’s narrow enough) allow you to step to the next/previous section. Here’s what they look like:

Figure 0.2: Left and right navigation arrows

Writing Standards

For this course, you are expected to follow the writing standards according to APA 7. Please consult the OWL Purdue website for guidance and seek assistance from the TWU Writing Center and writing coaches as needed. Assignments have rubrics that attribute some marks to APA formatting and cannot be graded as fully meeting expectations if there are APA errors. That said, your conceptual understanding remains of primary importance. It is your responsibility to ensure polished work to the highest standard of which you are capable. This demands meticulous attention to detail, which will become more ‘natural’ with practice. Please seek any necessary clarification from your instructor.

It will be assumed that you have read, understand, and agree to the information provided at the Academic Dishonesty Policy website. If you have any questions at all please contact your instructor.

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