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%
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Weekly Course Outline
Weeks
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Content
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CLO & Assessment
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Week 1
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Introduction +Project 1 Brief
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1
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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
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Quotes activity
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Team building
activity
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Images of Leaders
PPT activity
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BBC Video
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Video + worksheets
See Teacher’s notes Weeks 1-5
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20 hours teaching on Project 1
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Week 2
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Leadership Defined - Concepts
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1
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Activities: see folder for activities and
information, these can be done, as needed, in any order
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Leadership
Concepts (CORE materials)
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Vocabulary (CORE)
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Evolution of
leadership
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Cover a range of
Concepts – see folder on Bblearn
IL Work on Project 1
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Week 3
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Leadership Defined - Styles
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1
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Activities: see folder for activities and
information, these can be done, as needed, in any order
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Leadership Styles
(CORE materials)
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Philosophy,
personality, education (CORE materials)
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Cover a range of
Styles – see folder on Bblearn
IL Work on Project 1
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Week 4
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Project 1 Complete
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1 & 4
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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.
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10 hours teaching on Flashes of Thought
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Week 5
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Presentation + Discussion Week
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1
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Project 1 Discussions 10%
Product 1 Presentations 15%
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Project 1 discussions & presentations
FoT1 deadline
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Week 6
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Project 2 Vision - Conceptual
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2 & 4
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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
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SMART Goals
and Visions workshop (CORE)
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Dubai Video –
goals and visions
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Strategic planning
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Problem solving
Flashes of Thought 2
See Teacher’s Notes Weeks 6 - 11
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26 hours teaching on Project 2
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Week 7
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Time Management Skills - Administrative
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2, 3
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Activities: see folder for activities and
information, these can be done, as needed, in any order
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Time
Management Video (CORE)
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To Do lists
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Time Management
Matrix
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Belbin +Team work
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Basic project
management skills
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Effective
Communication by telephone and email
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How to communicate
effectively in groups and discussions
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Active Listening
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Any other activity
you have (please share!)
IL to work on group activities and Project 2 Leader Profile
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FoT2 deadline
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Week 8
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Communication Skills - Interpersonal
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2, 3 & 4
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Activities: see folder for activities and information,
these can be done, as needed, in any order
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Presentation
Skills (CORE materials)
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Effective Planning
Workshop (6 Hats based)
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Active Listening
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Presentation
Skills – focus on audience engagement
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SMART goals for presentations
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Presentation
Workshop – Steve Jobs
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Emotional
Intelligence activities
IL for Leader Research Project
Flashes of Thought 3
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Week 9
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Leader Profile + Assessment Preparation
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1, 2
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Review Grade criteria for Project 2
Set up Discussion schedule and Presentation schedule
Activities:
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Complete any
skills work from weeks 6-8
IL to prepare for Discussion
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FoT3 deadline
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Week 10
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Project 2 Discussions
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1, 2, 3
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Group Discussions (10%) on Leadership Skills
IL Prep for Leader Profile Presentation
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Project 2 Discussions
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Week 11
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Project 2 Presentations
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1,2,3 & 4
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Leader Profile Presentations (20%)
Flashes of Thought 4
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Project 2 Presentations
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Week 12
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Self-Assessment and Personal Leadership
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1, 2 & 4
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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
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SWOT
Workshop (CORE materials)
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See folder for
ideas (Keirsey, Johari, Myers Briggs etc)
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Workshops by
college counselors or colleagues
Flashes of Thought 5
See Teacher’s Notes Week 12 - 15
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8 hours teaching on self-assessment and
personal leadership
FoT4 deadline |
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Week 13
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Quiz Review + Self-Assessment
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1,2,3 & 4
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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%
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FoT5 deadline
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Week 14
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Quiz + Final Reflective Writing
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1,2,3
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Final Reflective Writing 10%
Essay of personal reflection on the course plus a personal SWOT
analysis and SMART goals (10%)
Quiz 20%
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Final Writing +
Quiz
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Week 15
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Course Catch Up
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Revision of the course.
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