EDA7192 - Eductional Leadership
Dr. <Name>
| Instructor | Dr. <Name> | |
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| Office | Main Campus Education Complex - Suite 222C |
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| Office Hours |
(web) by appointment—request office hours via the Webcourse email system (Face-to-face) one hour prior to and following face-to-face class meeting |
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| Phone | (407) 823-0000—note: voicemail is not available | |
| someone@mail.ucf.edu |
| Course Name | EDA7192 - Eductional Leadership |
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| Credit Hours | 3.0 |
| Semester/Year | Spring 2009 |
| Location | Asynochrous & Face-to-face –TBD |
This course emphasizes the scholarship on leadership from a historical and contemporary perspective. The focus will be on the conceptual frameworks related to leadership models in the context of postsecondary education, including two- and four-year colleges and universities.
Students will...
In all modules the specially written materials, activities, case studies, e-discussions, and additional readings are carefully integrated to prepare you for participation in both the online environment and face-to-face (f2f) activities and for the assessment of your work. At all times the emphasis is on personal reflection and the application of theory to practice.
Please refer to the appropriate assignment rubric and/or samples for specific grading criteria and guidelines.
| Letter Grade | Criteria |
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A |
Superior, far exceeds average understanding as evidenced in course work and goes significantly beyond the basics. |
A- |
Excellent, exceeds average understanding as evidenced in course work and goes well beyond the basics. |
B+ |
Far above average; meets or exceeds average understanding as evidenced in course work and fully understands the basics and goes somewhat beyond that level. |
B |
Far above average, fully meets average understanding as evidenced in course work and fully understands the basics and can deal with concepts somewhat beyond that level. |
B- |
Just above average, fully meets expectations for basic understanding as evidenced in course work and fully understands the basics and can deal with concepts at that level. |
C+ |
Slightly above average, fully meets expectations for basic understanding as evidenced in course work and understands the basics. |
C |
Average. Meets minimum expectations and satisfies course requirements. |
C- |
Slightly below average, meets bare minimum expectations and satisfies course requirements. |
D+ |
Below average. Meets most minimum expectations and satisfies all or most course requirements. |
D |
Below average, meets many minimum expectations and satisfies all or most course requirements. |
D- |
Far below average, but meets most minimum expectations and satisfies most course requirements with minimal understanding evidenced in course work. |
F |
Fails to meet minimum expectations in understanding and course work as evidenced by performance and submission of graded elements of the course. |
| Course Assessments | Percentage | Description |
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Induction module |
5% |
Students will complete an orientation to the course and on-line learning. These activities are required. Students will be oriented to software, gaining access, using different functions, interacting in an online environment. It is only after satisfying orientation activities, will a student be able to progress to the first module activity. Procrastination will lead to potentially finding yourself falling behind in the course. And there will be no Make-up work! |
Participation |
5% |
Participation grade will reflect grades/points earned on quizzes, e-discussions, case studies, and group assignments. |
Statement on organizational leadership |
5% |
Statement on organizational leadership: In this statement (four double-spaced pages maximum), students will select a particular leader and describe him or her using the concepts discussed in class. Emphasis will be the characteristics that have made this person a successful (or not successful) leader. |
Mid-term examination |
10% |
Mid-term examination. In this assessment, students will be expected to apply concepts learned through reading and class discussion. |
Scholarly writing project |
40% |
Scholarly writing project. Working collaboratively with the instructors, each student will identify a challenging research question on leadership. In addressing this question, the student will be expected to conduct a comprehensive review of the literature (to include empirical research) and to identify theoretical frameworks. Students are expected to share their drafts with their peers for feedback. |
Leadership Portfolio |
35% |
Portfolios will reflect students work related to the leadership development and action plan. It will serve to showcase students application of leadership theory and development relevant to individual leadership styles and organizational culture. Aspects of student leadership portfolio will be presented during a face-to-face meeting. Presentations will reflect integration of visual, graphic and artistic representations. |
Total |
100% |
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Graded assignments can be made up only with good, legitimate, and verifiable reason. Otherwise, missed examinations or any graded element of the course may not be made up. Remember, there is no extra credit available in this course. Also keep in mind that grades are earned, they are not "given." Changes of grade are made only for legitimate reasons (e.g., clerical errors) after the semester has ended.
Web Meetings: You are expected to participate in the online environment through regular cyberspace attendance, and reading/posting of comments to discussion board. All students are expected to engage in discussion of course content at a level suitable for graduate study. Students should plan to log on frequently, contribute to discussions, and complete all assignments by due dates for optimal results.
Face-to-face Meetings: There will be 4 face-to-face class meetings. These meetings are required; they are not optional. Students who do not show up for the face-to-face meetings will not pass the class. The face-to-face meetings are important to the synthesis and application of the course concepts and frameworks. It provides the opportunity for developing a community of learners through role play exercises, presentations, and dialoguing, requiring full participation toward gaining an understanding of leadership reflected in self and through interactions with others in different organizational contexts.
Plagiarism and Cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result at least in an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the entire course) and may be subject to appropriate referral to the Office of Student Conduct for further action. See the UCF Golden Rule for further information. I will assume for this course that you will adhere to the academic creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words, don't cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from anyone else. I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not ask me to change (or expect me to change) your grade illegitimately or to bend or break rules for one person that will not apply to everyone.
The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.