Lesson Plan
Course Title:
Professional Communications
Session Title: Leadership
Lesson Duration: Approximately two 90-minute class periods
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to identify and apply key concepts
to leadership and leadership qualities.
Specific Objectives:
1. Define terms associated with the lesson.
2. Identify leadership qualities.
3. List 5-10 reasons why certain businesses fail and give examples of failed businesses.
4. Research successful businesses and business leaders.
5. Write a paper describing the five qualities of a leader and what it means to be a great
leader.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.99 (c)
(1) The student applies English language arts in professional communications projects. The
student is expected to:
(B) use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents;
(2) The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to:
(B) organize oral and written information;
(C) interpret and communicate information, data, and observations;
(E) apply active listening skills; and
(F) develop and interpret tables, charts, and figures.
(7) The student develops leadership characteristics. The student is expected to participate in
student leadership and professional development activities.
Instructor/Trainer
References:
1. Kouzes, J., & Posner, B. (2008). The leadership challenge. Hoboken, N.Y: Wiley and
Sons.
2. McNamara, C. All about Leadership. Online Integrated Library for Personal.
Professional and Organizational Development. from http://managementhelp.org
Instructional Aids:
1. Leadership slide presentation
2. Leadership Key Terms Document
3. “What Is Leadership?” writing assignment (instructions)
4. Rubric
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Materials Needed:
1. Pen/Pencil (one per student)
Equipment Needed:
1. Projector for slide presentation
2. Computers with the following capabilities:
• Online access
• Desktop publishing software
• Printer
Learner
1. Learner should have prior knowledge on how to search for information online and use
word processing software.
Introduction
MI
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
ASK: What is Leadership?
[Allow the students a few minutes to reflect then open a class discussion about
leadership.]
ASK: What are some characteristics of a good leader?
[Allow the students a few minutes to reflect then listen to their responses.]
SAY: Today we will evaluate what a leader is, what different leadership styles are,
what good leadership qualities are, and what type of leader you are.
Outline
MI
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
I. Define terms associated with the lesson.
A. Leader – a person who has a vision, a drive
and a commitment to achieve that vision, and
the skills to make it happen.
B. Leadership – process by which a person
influences others to accomplish an objective
and directs the organization in a way that
makes it more cohesive and coherent.
C. Authoritarian – when leaders tell their
employees what they want done and how they
want it accomplished, without getting the advice
of their followers.
D. Participative – the leader including one or
more employees in the decision making
process (determining what to do and how to do
it). However, the leader maintains the final
decision making authority.
Instructor Notes:
Present the Leadership
presentation to the class.
Have students create an
electronic document to
record notes and key
terms as you go through
the presentation.
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E. Delegative – the leader allows the employees
to make the decisions. However, the leader is
still responsible for the decisions that are made.
II. Identify leadership qualities
A. Honesty – people want to follow an honest
leader.
B. Forward-Looking – figuring out where to go
from where you are now.
C. Competent – demonstrate competency in a
way that people notice.
D. Inspiring – influencing the way people think
and feel about organizational issues; getting
others excited about possibilities and ideas.
E. Intelligent – committed to continual learning–
both formally and informally.
III. List 5-10 reasons why businesses fail or
succeed based on the leadership qualities.
Give examples of failed/successful businesses.
IV. Research successful business leaders.
Give students a list of businesses that would
be great to research.
A. Steve Jobs
B. Bill Gates
C. Oprah Winfrey
D. Kosta Kartsotis
V. Write a paper describing the five qualities of a
leader, providing examples of what it means to
be a great leader.
Students should record
this information on their
notes document.
After reviewing
leadership styles and
qualities, have students
complete an online
leadership style quiz and
discuss results.
This can be facilitated
through a whole-class
discussion.
Allow the students to
search online and
explore successful
businesses and business
leaders.
Students will use their
findings for their writing
assignment.
Hand out and explain
“What Is Leadership?”
writing assignment.
Establish a due date for
each section of the paper
so you can check on their
progress and keep
students on track.
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Application
MI
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
• Show students a list of successful business leaders and leaders in the world
(past and present).
MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
• Students will research successful business leaders and other leaders (past and
present).
• Students will write their papers individually.
Summary
MI
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Q & A Session
Q: What is Leadership?
A: Process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and
directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent.
Q: What are the three leadership styles?
A: Authoritarian, Participative, and Delegative
Q: What are the five Leadership Qualities?
A: Honesty, Forward-Looking, Competent, Inspiring, and Intelligent
Q: Why is it vital to understand the importance of leadership styles and
qualities?
A: So we can make better choices when choosing our leaders or becoming a leader
Evaluation
MI
MI
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
•
Teacher will circulate through the lab as students research leaders and
leadership.
•
Teacher will observe student work during the completion of the writing
assignment.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
•
Use rubric to evaluate writing assignment.
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Extension
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Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
•
Students will apply key leadership concepts on future assignments/projects.
•
Have students research the various leadership organizations available to them
as part of their CTE courses. Slide presentations on various Career and
Technology Student Organizations as well as leadership and teambuilding topics
are available online: http://www.cte.unt.edu/home/CTSO.html
•
Students can join and participate in school-sponsored CTSO activities.
•
Students can design and contribute to a class leadership blog.
•
Students without access to CTSOs, can seek involvement in student government
and other leadership organizations in their area.
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KEY TERMS
a) Leader – a person who has a vision, a drive and a commitment to achieve that
vision, and the skills to make it happen.
b) Leadership – process by which a person influences others to accomplish an
objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and
coherent.
c) Authoritarian – when leaders tell their employees what they want done and how
they want it accomplished, without getting the advice of their followers.
d) Participative – the leader including one or more employees in the decision
making process (determining what to do and how to do it). However, the leader
maintains the final decision making authority.
e) Delegative – the leader allows the employees to make the decisions. However,
the leader is still responsible for the decisions that are made.
f) 5 Leadership Qualities:
a. Honesty – people want to follow an honest leader.
b. Forward-Looking – figuring out where to go from where you are now.
c. Competent – demonstrate competency in a way that people notice.
d. Inspiring – influencing the way people think and feel about organizational
issues; getting others excited about possibilities and ideas.
e. Intelligent – committed to continual learning–both formally and informally.
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What Is Leadership?
Writing Assignment
1. COVER PAGE: Your cover page must include the following and should be centered on
the document:
a. Title of paper: What Is Leadership?
b. By: Your First and Last Name
c. Class Title: Professional Communications
d. Teacher Name: Mr./Mrs. Last Name
e. Class Period:
f.
Date: Insert the current date
g. Page number: Insert the page number in lower right corner (pg 1)
2. INTRODUCTION:
a. Your introduction paragraph should include the definition of a leader and
leadership. Summarize what the writing assignment is about and what
information will be covered.
3. LEADERSHIP STYLES:
a. Mention the three leadership styles and talk about your leadership style. Include
an example of a current or past leader for each style.
4. HISTORIC LEADERS:
a. Include your opinion on who you think is a great leader
b. Include example of historic leaders for each style.
5. SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS LEADERS
a. Research successful business leaders and what they do to make their
businesses successful.
6. CONCLUSION
a. Conclude your paper and summarize what leadership means to you.
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Student Name:
Date:
What is Leadership? Writing Activity
Criteria
Excellent
4
Above Average
3
Cover Page
The cover page is
(Organization) present and
contains all the
required
information.
Introduction
The introduction
(Organization) includes the
definition of a
leader and
leadership.
Summarize what
your writing
assignment is about
and what
information you
will cover.
Below Average
2
The cover page is
present and
contains most of
the required
information.
The introduction
states the main
topic and
summarizes what
the writing
assignment is about
as well as what
information will be
covered but does
not include the
definition of a
leader and
leadership.
Focus on Topic There is one clear, Main idea is clear
(Content)
well-focused topic. but the supporting
information is
Main idea stands
out and is
general.
supported by
detailed
information.
Accuracy of
All supportive facts Almost all
Facts (Content) are reported
supportive facts are
reported accurately.
accurately.
The cover page is
present and
contains at least
half of the required
information.
The introduction
states the main
topic but does not
adequately preview
the structure of the
paper nor the
definition of a
leader and
leadership.
Sentence
Length
(Sentence
Fluency)
Grammar &
Spelling
(Conventions)
Some sentences
vary in length.
Sources
(Content)
Every paragraph has Almost all
sentences that vary paragraphs have
in length.
sentences that vary
in length.
Writer makes no
Writer makes one
errors in grammar to two errors in
or spelling that
grammar or spelling
distract the reader that distract the
from the content. reader from the
content.
All sources used for All sources used for
quotes and facts are quotes and facts are
credible and cited credible and most
correctly.
are cited correctly.
Poor
1
There is no cover
page present.
There is no clear
introduction of the
main topic.
Main idea is
somewhat clear but
there is a need for
more supporting
information.
The main idea is not
clear. There is a
seemingly random
collection of
information.
A few supportive
facts are reported
accurately.
NO facts are
reported OR most
are inaccurately
reported.
Sentences rarely
vary in length.
Writer makes three
to four errors in
grammar or spelling
that distract the
reader from the
content.
Most sources used
for quotes and facts
are credible and
cited correctly.
TOTAL POINTS:
Writer makes five
or more errors in
grammar or spelling
that distract the
reader from the
content.
Sources used for
quotes and facts are
less than credible
(suspect) and/or are
not cited correctly.
Point to Grade Conversion Scale:
25-28 = A
22-24 = B
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20-23 = C
8
17-19 = D
16 or Below = F