Leadership Development WVEIS 0146

This course is designed to provide students with basic leadership skills. Instructional areas include leadership styles, goal setting, time management, public speaking, job skills and interpersonal relationships. Safety instruction is integrated into relevant activities. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to selection, development, and maintenance of individual Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Students are encouraged to become active members of FFA, the national youth organization for those enrolled in agricultural education. FFA is an integral component of the program and provides curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement. Teachers should utilize relevant FFA activities to support experiential learning. The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.

Grade 9-12 / Leadership Development
Standard: 1 / Nature of Leadership
ASN.S.LDR.1 / Students will
·  demonstrate an understanding of the scope of leadership.
·  demonstrate the ability to use the inquiry process to solve problems.
Objectives / Students will
ASN.O.LDR.1.1 / define leadership.
ASN.O.LDR.1.2 / examine the relationship between personality traits and leadership potential.
ASN.O.LDR.1.3 / distinguish between and elaborate on the differences between formal and informal leadership styles.
ASN.O.LDR.1.4 / define and assess the role of charisma in leadership.
ASN.O.LDR.1.5 / appraise emerging issues with leadership implications.
Performance Descriptors (ASN.PD.LDR.1)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in leadership development. Students at the above mastery level will be able to define leadership, identify leaders, conduct research, and deliver an oral presentation regarding the characteristics of recognized leaders. They will define charisma, give evidence of the effect of charisma, and critique the leadership styles of individuals with varying levels of charisma. Students will identify current issues affecting an organization, community, or the world and present solutions and leadership styles to address such issues. Such solutions should address all aspects of the issue – social, financial, educational, etc. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in leadership development. Students will define leadership, identify leaders, conduct research, and produce written evidence regarding the characteristics of recognized leaders. They will define charisma and give evidence why they believe some leaders possess greater levels of charisma than others. Students will identify current issues affecting an organization, community, or the world and suggest solutions and leadership styles to address such issues. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in leadership development. Students will define leadership, identify leaders, and list the characteristics they possess. They will define charisma and determine which leaders possess greater levels of it. Students will be able to identify which issues are current from a list of issues affecting the world and vote on solutions and leadership styles to address such issues. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 2 / Content of Studies in Leadership
ASN.S.LDR.2 / Students will
·  demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and applications of facts, concepts, principles, theories and models as delineated in the objectives.
·  relate the principles contained in the sciences, economics, mathematics, and language arts to leadership development.
Objectives / Students will
ASN.O.LDR.2.1 / describe duties of officers in an organization.
ASN.O.LDR.2.2 / explain the use and purposes of specific parliamentary procedure motions.
ASN.O.LDR.2.3 / categorize motions used in the conduct of business meetings.
ASN.O.LDR.2.4 / demonstrate skills and techniques used by public speakers.
ASN.O.LDR.2.5 / examine elements of goal setting.
ASN.O.LDR.2.6 / characterize appropriate dress for the work place.
ASN.O.LDR.2.7 / explore conflict resolution.
ASN.O.LDR.2.8 / critique personal behavior as a reflection of ethics and values.
Performance Descriptors (ASN.PD.LDR.2)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in leadership development.
Students will name and demonstrate their personal abilities to fulfill the duties of officers typically found in organizations. They can provide detailed explanations about the purpose of the following categories of motions: main; subsidiary; incidental; privileged; and unclassified. They can demonstrate the specific use of motions found in each category and determine the appropriate situations to use such motions. Students can create detailed speech outlines and assemble a list of resources to develop speeches on specific topics. They can establish short and long-term goals using accepted decision-making principles. They can critique appropriate dress for all work and social settings. Students can examine case studies, identify typical causes of conflict, and suggest ways to reduce conflict. Students will depict personal conduct and habits reflecting ethical behavior. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in leadership development.
Students will name and provide detailed descriptions of the duties of officers typically found in organizations. They can explain the purpose of the following categories of motions: main; subsidiary; incidental; privileged; and unclassified. They can provide specific examples of each category of motions. Students can create speech outlines and assemble a list of resources to develop speeches on specific topics. They can establish short-term goals using accepted decision-making principles. They can select appropriate dress for all work and social settings. Students can identify typical causes of conflict and suggest ways to reduce conflict. Students will discuss how personal behaviors and habits reflect the concepts of ethics and values. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in leadership development.
Students will name and list the duties of officers typically found in organizations. They can match specific motions in each of the following categories with the proper group: main; subsidiary; incidental; privileged; and unclassified. Students can create a list of possible speech topics and assemble, with some assistance, an outline for a speech. They can establish short-term goals using accepted decision-making principles. They can select appropriate dress for most work and social settings. Students can identify typical causes of conflict. Students will define the meaning of the term “ethics” and will be able to analyze situations and determine when ethical behavior was exhibited. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 3 / Application of Knowledge and Skills Acquired Through Leadership Studies
ASN.S.LDR.3 / Students will
·  apply the principles of the sciences, economics, mathematics, and language arts to leadership development.
·  analyze information and situations to select the best means of performing leadership tasks.
·  demonstrate an ability to utilize technology in the performance of leadership tasks.
·  engage in work-based learning through supervised agricultural experience programs.
Objectives / Students will
ASN.O.LDR.3.1 / demonstrate the proper use of parliamentary law.
ASN.O.LDR.3.2 / deliver a prepared public speech.
ASN.O.LDR.3.3 / deliver an extemporaneous speech.
ASN.O.LDR.3.4 / prepare an introduction for an invited guest speaker.
ASN.O.LDR.3.5 / become involved in a controlled debate.
ASN.O.LDR.3.6 / conduct small group discussions on current events.
ASN.O.LDR.3.7 / select, develop and conduct a community service project.
ASN.O.LDR.3.8 / select, develop, and conduct school improvement projects.
ASN.O.LDR.3.9 / prioritize activities to make efficient use of time.
ASN.O.LDR.3.10 / evaluate stress reduction practices.
ASN.O.LDR.3.11 / create a cover letter and resume.
ASN.O.LDR.3.12 / demonstrate proficiency in giving a personal interview.
ASN.O.LDR.3.13 / prioritize activities to make efficient use of time.
ASN.O.LDR.3.14 / hold a mock social gathering with adults.
ASN.O.LDR.3.15 / engage in appropriate supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs through entrepreneurship, placement, research, and exploratory enterprises.
ASN.O.LDR.3.16 / maintain accurate records on individual supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs.
ASN.O.LDR.3.17 / summarize and analyze records related to supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs.
Performance Descriptors (ASN.PD.LDR.3)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in leadership development. Students will be able to debate motions and issues, demonstrate three voting techniques, and determine the appropriate situations to use specific motions. Students will be able to deliver six-minute prepared and four-minute extemporaneous speeches and answer five minutes of impromptu questions about each speech. Students will organize and enact community service and school improvement projects and dedicate more than ten hours of time to such projects. They will appraise given itineraries and suggest more efficient uses of time. Students will create a cover letter and resume and evaluate others’ performances in job interviews. Students will explain how to organize formal and informal gatherings and demonstrate communication and social skills needed at such. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in leadership development. Students will be able to debate motions and issues and demonstrate at least three voting techniques. Students will be able to deliver five-minute prepared and three-minute extemporaneous speeches and answer one impromptu question about each speech. Students will be involved in the planning of community service and school improvement projects and dedicate at least ten hours of time to such projects. They will demonstrate time management skills. Students will create a cover letter and resume and experience a mock job interview. Students will demonstrate communication and social skills needed at formal and informal gatherings. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in leadership development. Students will be able to debate issues and demonstrate two methods of voting in a meeting. Students will be able to deliver three-minute prepared and two-minute extemporaneous speeches. Students will dedicate at least five hours of time participating in school improvement and community service activities. They will list suggestions for efficient use of time. Students will create a cover letter and resume and discuss items which are typically found in a job interview. Students will list communication and social skills needed at formal and informal gatherings. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 4 / Participating in the student organization
ASN.S.LDR.4 / Students will participate in a local student organization.
Objectives / Students will
ASN.O.LDR.4.1 / identify the purposes and goals of the student/professional organization.
ASN.O.LDR.4.2 / explain the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student/professional/civic organization as an adult.
ASN.O.LDR.4.3 / demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student/professional/civic organization activities such as meetings, programs, and projects.
Performance Descriptors (ASN.PD.LDR.4)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in participating in a student organization. The student examines the purposes, goals, benefits, and responsibilities of participation in a professional organization. The student demonstrates leadership skills through participation in activities such as meetings, programs, and projects. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard participating in a student organization. The student identifies the purposes and goals of the student organization. The student explains the benefits and responsibilities of participation in an organization. The student demonstrates leadership skills through participation in student activities such as meetings, programs, and projects. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective, and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in participating in a student organization. The student identifies the purposes and goals of the student organization. The student explains the benefits and responsibilities of participation in an organization. The student demonstrates leadership skills through participation in student activities such as meetings, programs, and projects. Performance needs further development and supervision.
Standard: 5 / Literacy and Numeracy
ASN.O.LDR.5 / Students will demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex, real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area and improve their thinking and reasoning skills.
Objectives / Students will
ASN.O.LDR.5.1 / utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
ASN.O.LDR.5.2 / demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
ASN.O.LDR.5.3 / demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
ASN.O.LDR.5.4 / analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects.
Performance Descriptors (ASN.PD.LDR.5)
Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery
The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed the standard in literacy and numeracy. The student chooses a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; performs writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; communicates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and evaluates tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed. / The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet the standard in literacy and numeracy. The student utilizes a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; demonstrates writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; demonstrates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and analyzes tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work independently. / The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions in literacy and numeracy. The student selects a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects; reproduces writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; illustrates accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects; and explains tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects. Performance needs further development and supervision.