This course is a basic overview of leadership principles that are designed to help students develop the leader within them. The aim is to acquaint the students with several principles of leadership so that they will be able to lead others effectively at a time where leadership is so desperately needed.
GENERAL OVERVIEW This course will provide information to enable students to gain insights into the many principles of leadership. These principles include understanding the scope of one’s influence, prioritizing what’s important, having character, the ability to create positive change and the importance of problem solving. Additionally, they include having the right attitude, a willingness to serve others, provide vision, maintain self-discipline and continual personal growth.
COURSE OBJECTIVES – 1) Students will be able to define leadership. 2) Students will learn how to develop the leader within them. 3) Students will learn to develop influences with others by applying the five levels of leadership. 4) Students will be inspired to get their priorities in order. 5) Students will be motivated to work daily on their character. 6) Students will be able to comprehend that the ultimate test of leadership is the ability to create positive change. 7) Students will learn that problem solving is the quickest way to gain leadership. 8) Students will develop an appreciation for the importance of attitude as it relates to leadership. 9) Students will be encouraged to serve others. 10) Students will learn that vision is the indispensable quality of leadership. 11) Students will understand that before they can lead others, they must be able to lead themselves (Self-discipline) 12) Students will realize that personal growth is necessary to expanding their leadership.
COURSE TEXT(S) AND RESOURCES (MATERIALS) 1) Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, John C. Maxwell, 2018 2) Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice 5 th ed. Peter Northouse, 2021 3) Impact: Great Leadership Changes Everything, Tim Irwin, 2014 4) Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer, J. Oswald Sanders, 2007 5) Bible – King James Version only needed as textbook (optional-other versions may be used by student) Optional Resources 6) Dictionary 7) Optional – Concordance and other study helps as needed.
COURSE POLICIES The instructor will adhere to all C. H. Mason Jurisdiction Institute policies pertaining to attendance, make-up tests, auditing, etc. Students are expected to be familiar with these policies. Any absenteeism, late assignments, etc. must be cleared (in advance) by the instructor. Where attendance is expected you must be present for at least 90% of the class to be counted as present. You are allowed (2) two absences. It is extremely important for you to attend class, stay current with the material, and actively participate to benefit from this course. You will be responsible for and tested on both the text and lecture material. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to request and obtain information/material given (e.g., announcements, notes, schedule modifications, etc.) from a classmate. In addition, class sessions may not be photographed, audio, or video recorded by student(s). Technology may only be used for note taking and course related activities during class. Students violating this will be dismissed from class. If you require an exception/accommodation regarding use of technology, please discuss your situation with your instruction who will present it to the Dean for approval.
COURSE PROCEDURE This course will be taught using multiple instructional methods, primarily virtual conference lectures. Virtual conference lectures will be used to introduce important topics and highlight specific content within each chapter. Additional instructional methods will include lecture with PowerPoint, case study with group discussion, oral presentation with an associated critical discussion/real-time application, and video discussion. Typically, chapters will be introduced via lecture format and incorporate interpretive discussions. Following the lecture presentation, students will complete homework and engage in further study online using the primary literature to further illustrate the topic and expand learning.
Typical class outline: • Announcements with students (Question and Answers-Q&A) • Chapter/Lesson Introduction • Lecture/Video • Student Participation – Discussion • Lecture/Video • Student Participation – Discussion • Announcements, Reminders, Student Q & A, and Student Assignment
Lectures will be presented by PowerPoint; student interactions may be focused in one-on-one or small group discussions. *Assignments will be delivered and completed online. Lectures are geared toward real-time application of personnel, organization, and supervision.
ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE PREPARATION Successfully students usually devote a minimum of (8) eight hours per week to study and prepare. Readiness to learn means that you are prepared to discuss the content, its practical relevance and real-time application. I have found that successful students:
• Read assigned material before class. • Actively participate in class discussions and other relevant thought-provoking questions. • Review online content prior to completing assignments.
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*FINAL: Comprehensive: questions over materials read and/or studied.
**SPECIAL NOTE: I reserve the right to change the content of this syllabus as circumstances dictate to enhance, extend, and deepen your learning potential.
