English for Leadership

Course Description

This course enables students to analyze and discuss a range of leadership concepts and leadership theories through research and evaluation of UAE and World leaders. A range of communication tools used by effective leaders will be introduced and students will put these skills into practice.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

CLO 1. Identify and examine the meaning of leadership and the leadership styles of UAE and World leaders to better understand real world leadership challenges.
CLO 2. Identify and examine a range of Leadership Skills in order to apply these skills as a student leader and to evaluate the skills of UAE and World leaders.
CLO 3. Recognise, describe and reflect upon individual strengths, weaknesses and goals through a range of self-assessment and self-awareness tools.
CLO 4. Read, clarify and reflect upon selected units of Flashes of Thought, by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, to better appreciate the leadership philosophy of the UAE.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

1. Developing research skills using library resources, the internet and global, regional and local publications. CLO1, 2, 3

2. Developing reading skills through reading current news items and assorted literature. CLO1,2,4

3. Developing writing skills through class and homework writing activities, and reflections CLO1,2,3,4

4. Increasing self-management and independent study skills through projects, preparing for class independently and conducting ‘Learning By Doing’ activities. CLO1,2,3,4

5. Improving overall English language skills through participating in individual and group exercises, class discussions, activities and Bblearn hosted activities. CLO1,2,3,4

6. Developing skills of leadership including time management, goal setting and confidence. CLO1, 2

Assessment

Coursework - Project Output: 25%
Project 1: Discussion 10% + Presentation 15%. (Outcomes: 1)

Coursework - Project Output: 30%
Project 2: Presentation 20% Discussion 10%. (Outcomes: 1,2,3)

Coursework - Journal: 15%
Flashes of Thought Blog/Journal. (Outcomes: 4)

Final Assessment - Portfolio: 30% (CSA)
Portfolio, to include: Quiz 20% Final Reflective Essay 10%. (Outcomes: 1,2,3)

Total Weight: 100%

Weekly Course Outline

Weeks	Content	CLO & Assessment
Week 1	Introduction +Project 1 Brief	1
	Introduction to syllabus Class discussion – what is a leader? Introduce Project 1 What is Leadership? Use LC Video to introduce and start discussion Activities: *see folder for activities and information, these can be done, as needed, in any order* o Quotes activity o Team building activity o Images of Leaders PPT activity o BBC Video o Video + worksheets *See Teacher’s notes Weeks 1-5*	20 hours teaching on Project 1
Week 2	Leadership Defined - Concepts	1
	Activities: *see folder for activities and information, these can be done, as needed, in any order* o Leadership Concepts (CORE materials) o Vocabulary (CORE) o Evolution of leadership o Cover a range of Concepts – see folder on Bblearn IL Work on Project 1
Week 3	Leadership Defined - Styles	1
	Activities: *see folder for activities and information, these can be done, as needed, in any order* o Leadership Styles (CORE materials) o Philosophy, personality, education (CORE materials) o Cover a range of Styles – see folder on Bblearn IL Work on Project 1
Week 4	Project 1 Complete	1 & 4
	Review Grade criteria for Project 1 Set up Discussion schedule and Presentation timings. IL Work on Project 1 Flashes of Thought 1 Explain the FoT material and assessment and blog.	10 hours teaching on Flashes of Thought
Week 5	Presentation + Discussion Week	1
	Project 1 Discussions 10% Product 1 Presentations 15%	Project 1 discussions & presentations FoT1 deadline
Week 6	Project 2 Vision - Conceptual	2 & 4
	Introduce Project 2: Leader Profile / Leadership Skills Set groups, outline task, review grading criteria Discuss what makes a good leader. Discuss skills of leadership. Activities: *see folder for activities and information, these can be done, as needed, in any order* o SMART Goals and Visions workshop (CORE) o Dubai Video – goals and visions o Strategic planning o Problem solving Flashes of Thought 2 *See Teacher’s Notes Weeks 6 - 11*	26 hours teaching on Project 2
Week 7	Time Management Skills - Administrative	2, 3
	Activities: see folder for activities and information, these can be done, as needed, in any order o Time Management Video (CORE) o To Do lists o Time Management Matrix o Belbin +Team work o Basic project management skills o Effective Communication by telephone and email o How to communicate effectively in groups and discussions o Active Listening o Any other activity you have (please share!) IL to work on group activities and Project 2 Leader Profile	FoT2 deadline
Week 8	Communication Skills - Interpersonal	2, 3 & 4
	Activities: see folder for activities and information, these can be done, as needed, in any order o Presentation Skills (CORE materials) o Effective Planning Workshop (6 Hats based) o Active Listening o Presentation Skills – focus on audience engagement o SMART goals for presentations o Presentation Workshop – Steve Jobs o Emotional Intelligence activities IL for Leader Research Project Flashes of Thought 3
Week 9	Leader Profile + Assessment Preparation	1, 2
	Review Grade criteria for Project 2 Set up Discussion schedule and Presentation schedule Activities: o Complete any skills work from weeks 6-8 IL to prepare for Discussion	FoT3 deadline
Week 10	Project 2 Discussions	1, 2, 3
	Group Discussions (10%) on Leadership Skills IL Prep for Leader Profile Presentation	Project 2 Discussions
Week 11	Project 2 Presentations	1,2,3 & 4
	Leader Profile Presentations (20%) Flashes of Thought 4	Project 2 Presentations
Week 12	Self-Assessment and Personal Leadership	1, 2 & 4
	Work towards creating a reflective statement based on a SWOT analysis. This should be created after completing a portfolio of 3 – 5 personal assessments using recognized tools/tests and developing a personal SWOT. Activities: see folder for activities and information, these can be done, as needed, in any order o SWOT Workshop (CORE materials) o See folder for ideas (Keirsey, Johari, Myers Briggs etc) o Workshops by college counselors or colleagues Flashes of Thought 5 *See Teacher’s Notes Week 12 - 15*	8 hours teaching on self-assessment and personal leadership FoT4 deadline
Week 13	Quiz Review + Self-Assessment	1,2,3 & 4
	Quiz review – all CORE materials are identified in Bblearn Complete Self- assessment tasks and workshops IL work for Reflection Preparation Flashes of Thought Deadline. 15%	FoT5 deadline
Week 14	Quiz + Final Reflective Writing	1,2,3
	Final Reflective Writing 10% Essay of personal reflection on the course plus a personal SWOT analysis and SMART goals (10%) Quiz 20%	Final Writing + Quiz
Week 15	Course Catch Up
	Revision of the course.

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24 August 2016

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