Of course, you know the final has been posted since April 19. But here it is with the exact questions for Part 1 revealed (in red) Review class blog to be prepared for Part 2 (The questions will not be detailed. One question from each month of class).. But spend most of your time prepping for part 3. ========
Final: May 5 9:00-11:00 AM Note exam description and detailed grading rubric in syllabus. Watch your MUGs. Watch your MUGs. Watch your MUGs. Watch your MUGs.
Part 1 and 2: Finish in exam session. Closed book/computer. Designed to take 1/2 hour or less total.
Part 3: Open book/computer. Finish in exam session, or if more time
needed, email by 4:59 pm that day. Designed to take the majority of the
time (Hour?)
Part 1
|One simple question for each textbook, designed to check reading
comprehension and personal application. Questions will be from the
specific, short sections listed, but of course may well need a sense of
broad sweep of the book. May be a question, multiple choice, or fill
in the blanks
a)Strengths-Based Leadership--
"Why People Follow"/"Leadership That Lasts Beyond a Lifetime" -- pp. 73-95 Question: How do the best leaders answer the question: 'How do you convince a person of your honesty?'
b)Overcoming the Dark Side of Christian Leadership-- Step 4: Practicing Progressive Self-Knowledge --pages vary by edition Fill in blank: "The only place we can really be ourselves is _________" c)In the Name of Jesus-- Epilogue -- pp. 75-81 Fill in blank: "And we did it _______________, didn't we?" d)A Tale of Three Kings-- Chapter 8, pp. 21-22. Question: write a sentence that proves you got the heart of this chapter Part 2
Four short-answer questions from class content. Use blog to review.
Part 3
a)Quote the definition of leadership you wrote on your name sign the first week of class.
(If you didn't do it, or don't have access, just write up a short
definition; reflecting how you would have defined leadership when the
class started).
Now write a new definition, based on learnings from class. Aim for 1-3
sentences; can be as nuanced and detailed as you like. This will form
the launching pad --maybe even your thesis or outline--for part b.
b) Essay answer: Using elements
from your new definition, and perhaps noting how you have grown from
your older definition, incorporate class material to talk about what
leadership is to you. Spend approximately half the
time on this, and half the time plotting out a potential plan for the
next year of your growth in leadership. It may be helpful to ultilize
the four parts of the outline of the class.
------------------------ Three Alternatives for Part 3 -Use the Edwards book as your main focus, and incorporate other class material from there.
-Use Pope Francis as your main focus, and incorporate other class material from there . Help : see posts tagged "Pope Francis" here, a book review/summary here and here and most of the book Pope Francis: Why He Leads The Way He Leads is readable online here.
-Use the leadership lessons
from the movie you chose to watch in class in April, and incorporate
other class material from there. (Shhh. secret message: do not read unless you want extra credit: This will be a bonus/extra credit question on the exam: Find the third word on page 3 of the Nouwen book. Name 3 things that you know about the place represented by that word. Then write a sentence about why places like this are so important for leaders to be familiar with; visit, or even live)
Group Project (6-8 pages, plus class presentation)
see pp 5-6, 11
A key part of leadership is the ability to assess and address areas of need. For this project, groups of 4-5 students will identify an area of need on campus or in the community, and take the steps listed below.
· Describe the need and why it is significant enough to deserve attention.
· Research what the key elements are of the issue.
· Identify any past or current attempts at addressing the issue, including an analysis of why they succeeded or failed.
· Brainstorm possible solutions to the issue.
· Identify the single most promising solution and explain why you think it has potential to work.
· What losses might people have to experience?
· Discuss potential obstacles to success. Which are technical and which are adaptive?
Successful presentations will incorporate the following characteristics:
· All members are integrally involved in the presentation.
· All members are dressed appropriately for the presentation.
· Appropriate and excellent visual and technological resources are used in the presentation.
Groups will submit one 6-8 page report on their project and will make a 10-15 minute presentation to the class that discusses their findings. Two-thirds (100pts) of each team member’s grade will be based on the quality of the group’s work and one-third (50pts) will be based on the quality and level of the individual’s participation in the group. Research topics must be approved with the instructor. 150 points (25% of overall grade)
Philosophy of Grading: completing the required elements of an assignment qualifies a student for a grade of “C”. Those students wishing to earn higher grades will demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize course material through additional reflection and critical thought on the assignment. I am always willing to meet with students before assignments are due to clarify assignments and/or review work before it is handed in. I am also willing to meet with students after assignments are returned to discuss work done and grades earned. Please refer to the syllabus rubrics for the various assignments and their expectations.
Grading: Points
Article/Scripture reflection 20 ( 3%)
Review: Selected Text 20 ( 3%)
Review: In Name of Jesus 20 ( 3%)
Leadership Practicum Reflection 20 ( 3%)
Mid-term exam 100 (18%)
Final Exam 150 (25%)
Quizzes (10 x 12pts) 120 (20%)
Group Project 150 (25%)
Total 600 (100%)
Group Projects (100 pts [+50 Peer Review])
Levels/Criteria
Does Not Meet Criterion
(1-2)
Approaches Criterion
(3-5)
Meets Criterion
(6-8)
Exceeds Criterion
(9-10)
Score/Level
Criterion: Presentation is presented in a professional and well-spoken manner; resources (ppt or handouts) are well done.
Dress and presentation style lack appropriate presentation qualities; resources are poorly or hurriedly created with multiple errors.
Dress and presentation style is casual, but demonstrates a
Complete use of source materials. Citations complete with correct usage. MUGS are minimal (1 per page).
Complete us of source material above the required sources. Citations are complete with correct usages. MUGS are non- existent or nearly so (less than 1 per page).
10% – Ten (10) points are possible
Levels/Criteria
Does Not Meet Criterion
(1-2)
Approaches Criterion
(3-5)
Meets Criterion
(6-8)
Exceeds Criterion
(9-10)
Score/Level
Criterion: Presents ideas clearly and correctly in written form (use of style-guide, MUGS [mechanics, usage, grammar, syntax]). 4 points possible
Fails to use source material. Fails to cite properly and numerous errors in MUGS (4-5 or more per page).
Partial use of source materials. Citation is nearly in line with style guide expectations but falls short of full usage. MUGS are below expectation (2-3 per page).
Complete use of source materials. Citations complete with correct usage. MUGS are minimal (1 per page).
Complete us of source material above the required sources. Citations are complete with correct usages. MUGS are non- existent or nearly so (less than 1 per page).
10% – Ten (10) points are possible
Levels/Criteria
Does Not Meet Criterion
(1-5)
Approaches Criterion
(6-10)
Meets Criterion
(11-15)
Exceeds Criterion
(16-20)
Score/Level
Criterion: Clear communication of understanding regarding the material upon which reflection is being offered.
Student misunderstand the material or misses the point of what the material is attempting to communicate
Student demonstrates a convoluted or fuzzy understanding or doesn't communicate clearly on the material or content.
Student demonstrates a clear understanding of the material and clearly communicates such understanding
Student offers a cogent and extraordinarily insightful demonstration of the material demonstrating understanding beyond the stated meaning.
20% – Twenty (20) points are possible
Levels/Criteria
Does Not Meet Criterion
(1-10)
Approaches Criterion
(11-20)
Meets Criterion (21-30)
Exceeds Criterion
(31-40)
Score/Level
Criterion: Demonstration of good critique and of critical thinking in relationship to material's implications and purpose.
Student doesn't consider implications of the material or investigate meaning.
Student demonstrates a convoluted or fuzzy awareness of implications or doesn't communicate clearly regarding implications of the material or content.
Stud demonstrates a clear interpretation of the material and clearly communicates implications of the material or content; offers a good critique of material.
Student offers a cogent and extraordinarily insightful interpretation of the material's meaning for implications with regard to the material; demonstrates excellent critique.
40%–Forty (40) points are possible
Levels/Criteria
Does Not Meet Criterion
(1-5)
Approaches Criterion
(6-10)
Meets Criterion (11-15)
Exceeds Criterion (16-20)
Score/Level
Criterion: Identify and utilize appropriate resources.
Student fails to utilize sources or to utilize appropriate kinds of sources.
Student cites cursory or secondary sources and attempts to support arguments with external materials, but sources are still lacking appropriateness.
Student utilizes good sources in support of his or her arguments. Sources are well placed and are recognizably appropriate.
In addition to expected resources, student utilizes exceptional external choices in support of her or his argumentation and in defense of her or his thesis.
20% – Twenty (20) points are possible
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"Leadership is.. .The leader must know, must know that he knows, and must be able to make it abundantly clear to those about him that he knows." -Clarence B. Randall, quoted (approvingly!) by John Maxwell, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" ------------------------------------
Leadership Is Influence: Nothing More, Nothing Less
Of course, you know the final has been posted since April 19. But here it is with the exact questions for Part 1 revealed (in red) Review class blog to be prepared for Part 2 (The questions will not be detailed. One question from each month of class).. But spend most of your time prepping for part 3.
