Lesson Plan
Course Title: Concepts of Engineering and Technology
Session Title: Leadership - What Type of Leader am I? (Part 1)
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this lesson/assignment the student will be able to identify eight basic types
of leadership styles and explain why they need to know what the different types are, complete
an online assessment to determine what type leader they are, and demonstrate their
understanding of leadership styles by completing the “What Type of Leader am I?” handout and
application for a class office(s) to run for based on what type leader they are.
Specific Objectives:
 Identify the eight basic types of leadership styles
 Explain why they need to know what the different leadership types are
 Socratic discussion about what the types of leaders are like and how they effect others
 Assess what type leadership style by completing the Robert M. Galford and Regina
Fazio Maruca online leadership assessment
http://www.yourleadershiplegacy.com/assessment/assessment.php
 Determine which class office best suits their leadership style by completing the “What
Type of Leader am I?” writing assignment and class officer application
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Concepts of Engineering and Technology:

130.362 (c)(2)(A)
...use clear and concise written, verbal, and visual communication techniques;

130.362 (c)(5)(A)(B)(C)
...describe and demonstrate how teams function;
...identify characteristics of good team leaders and team members;
...work in a team face-to-face or in a virtual environment to solve problems;
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Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:

110.42(b)(6)(A)(B)
…expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing;
…rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative
language, idioms, multiple meaning words, and technical vocabulary;

110.42(b)(7)(A)(I)(J)
…establish a purpose for reading such as to discover, interpret, and enjoy;
…use study strategies such as skimming and scanning, note taking, outlining, and using
study-guide questions to better understand texts;
…read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time;
Teacher Preparation:
Teachers need to know the eight basic leadership styles, take/review the online leadership
assessment, and know how to use Socratic discussion.
References:
 Robert M. Galford and Regina Fazio Maruca online leadership assessment
http://www.yourleadershiplegacy.com/assessment/assessment.php
 http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/a/leadstyles.htm
 http://www.yourleadershiplegacy.com/index.html
Instructional Aids:
1. Leadership Styles PowerPoint presentation
2. Class Officer Elections PowerPoint presentation
3. “What Type of Leader am I”? and Class Officer Application handout
4. Internet to “Google” more about leadership styles and/or good leaders in history (for
advanced students)
Materials Needed:
1. “What Type of Leader am I”? and Class Officer Application handout for each student
2. Print outs of PPTs for students
3. Writing utensils for students
4. Computer with Internet access
5. Leadership Styles pop quiz
6. Leadership Styles pop quiz key
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer with Internet access
2. Data projector for PowerPoint presentation
3. Printer for students unable to complete handout may print his/her test results
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Learner Preparation:
1. The day prior to the lesson engage students in discussion about some good leaders
from U.S. history, asking questions like, “Who was your favorite president and why?”
2. Lesson is intended to expose students or get them thinking about what a good leader
really is because the following day elections will be held for class officers who must be
good leaders to help our class function smoothly and efficiently.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
NOTE: The class discussion is meant to be Socratic in nature and not true/false or this is the
only correct answer. Encourage your students to explain WHY they think the way they do!
There is NO wrong answer if they can explain the WHY!
ASK/SAY/SHOW: Follow the slides and questions embedded in it for the 8 basic types. Allow
enough time for input from your students on each one.
ASK: Do you think you are only 1 type of these?
ANSWER: No, a good leader is a combination, or changes to meet the needs of the
situation.
ASK/SAY: Follow the slides and slide questions for the three school/teacher styles. Allow
enough time for input from your students on each one.
ASK: Can you explain to me now why it’s important to know what the styles are and how they
affect you?
ANSWER: Knowledge means you are “Forewarned and fore armed”.
ASK: How do we use this knowledge to work better with each other. (Leave time to discuss)
ASK: Why are we taking the online assessment?
ANSWER: Because tomorrow we will elect class officers.
ASK: Is the test 100% accurate?
ANSWER: No, but it will at least get us started.
SAY: Go over the 6 types from the assessment and what they are. Discuss them as needed.
SAY: Now complete what your assessment results are on the handout. (Give 3-5 minutes to
complete that portion).
SAY/SHOW: The class officers PowerPoint presentation and explain the duties.
SAY: Now complete the platform statement or officer application for at least 1 of the positions
on the handout.
SAY: Make sure this gets turned in for grading at the end of class.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in
conjunction with the following outline.
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Outline
Notes to Instructor
I. Identify the 8 basic types of leaders
A. Autocratic leadership
B. Bureaucratic leadership
C. Charismatic leadership
D. Democratic or participative leadership
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Go over the
Leadership Styles
PowerPoint
presentation and ask
students the slide
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E.
F.
G.
H.
Laissez-faire leadership
People-oriented leadership
Servant leadership
Task-oriented leadership
questions. Allow 3-5
minutes to discuss
each one as a group.
II. Explain why they need to know what these different
types are
A. Can affect your educational success
B. With knowledge you are “forewarned and forearmed”
C. You can figure out HOW to work with others
so you both get what you need
Socratic discussion on
why there are different
leadership types and
when each type is and
can be useful.
III. Complete the Robert M. Galford and Regina Fazio
Maruca online leadership assessment to help
students find their leadership style
A. Ambassador
B. Advocate
C. People Mover
D. Truth-Seeker
E. Creative Builder
F. Experienced Guide
Take the online
assessment and
record the results on
the “What Type Leader
Am I?" handout.
The assessment is
also available as a
handout with this
lesson.
Note that slide 31
shows a comparison of
Galford and Maruca’s
6 leadership styles to
the 8 basic styles of
leadership listed in I.
IV. Select a class office(s) to run for in class tomorrow
A. Vice-President
B. Secretary
C. Treasurer
D. Reporter
E. Sergeant-at-Arms
Show and explain the
Class Officer
PowerPoint
presentation and
explain the
responsibilities and
duties of each office.
Have students select
at least one office to
run for.
VI. Complete the “What Type of Leader am I?”
handout and write platform statement(s)
Complete the handout
as given and complete
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the application or
platform statement.
VII. Students may complete Leadership Styles pop
quiz
Teachers may choose
to have students take
the Leadership Styles
pop quiz.
Copy and paste Multiple Intelligences Graphic in appropriate place in left column.
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Go through the PowerPoint and have Socratic style class discussion about the information and
what they think/feel. No answer is wrong if they can explain WHY. Show the online assessment
and how to take it. Quickly explain the class officer election positions available and that they will
have to complete a platform statement for at least one of them. Have them take the
assessment and complete the handout and turn it in by the end of class.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will take the online leadership assessment or provided as a handout with this lesson.
They will complete the “What Type of Leader Am I?” handout. Students will select at least one
class office to run for and complete the application or platform statement(s). Students may take
the Leadership Styles pop quiz.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
To be able to understand that there are different types of leadership styles and that all are
important and have a place/use in our lives.
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Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Make sure that every student has input and participates in the discussion at least once.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
“What Type of Leader am I”? handout and online assessment. Teacher may choose to give
students the Leadership Styles pop quiz.
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
“Google” more about leadership styles and/or good leaders in history.
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Pop Quiz - Leadership Styles
1. List the eight (8) basic types of leadership styles.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2. Explain in your words why it is important for you to know what the different leadership
types are.
3. What leadership type best describes you?
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Pop Quiz Key - Leadership Styles
1. List the eight (8) basic types of leadership styles.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Autocratic
Bureaucratic
Charismatic
Democratic or participative
Laissez-faire
People-oriented
Servant
Task-oriented
2. Explain in your words why it is important for you to know what the different leadership
types are. (Answers from PPT presentation)
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They can affect your education success.
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If you have knowledge you are what is called “fore warned and fore armed”.
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You can figure out HOW to work with others so that you both get what you need.
3. What leadership type best describes you?
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Name: __________________________________________________________________ Class & Period #: __________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________________________________ What Type Leader Am I? Class Officer Platform Statements (Self Nominations – you MUST run for at least 1 position) Take the 30 question online Leadership Assessment: http://www.yourleadershiplegacy.com/assessment/assessment.php What are your scores? Ambassador = ________ / Advocate= ________ / People Mover = ________ / Truth‐Seeker = ________ / Creative Builder= ________ / Experienced Guide = ________ What do you think these scores say about you? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ I think I would make a great “XYZ” and explain why you would be good for this leadership position. Officer Choice #1: ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Officer Choice #2: ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Yes you may type up your choice #1 & #2 if you wish to. Print it out and attach to this handout when you turn it
in.
Duties: are to Assist the president as needed (Teachers Asst.); serve as president in the
absence of the president (when we have a sub); make sure other officers are doing their
duties.
Duties: are to count and record member votes; read the days Objective(s); if someone
is tardy they make sure that they sign in on the tardy log.
Duties: are to keep track of equipment and make sure it is taken care of (like checking
out and in head phones); only person other than President who gets to use the class
keys to open cabinets; President keeps the keys.
Duties: are to take photos and write up a short article about what your class is doing or
has learned at the end of every month. Mrs. Baxter will post on these on her website
and email out to all CHS staff.
Duties: are to make sure the room is ready for instruction; call for clean up 3-4 minutes
before the end of class; make sure classmates clean up trash, return chairs, etc…
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