D2L Corporation
2015-07-27T21:18:33-04:00
2015-07-27T21:18:33-04:00
D2L Corporation
Leadership and Service Learning (Grades 9-12)
Leadership and Service Learning emphasizes the importance of leadership skills, volunteerism and professionalism in the development of personal qualities. This course focuses on the benefits of community service, leadership roles and civic responsibilities.
2015-07-18
2013
Arkansas Department of Career Education
1.0
Standard
Use technology to create a professional portfolio documenting career skills, leadership skills and service learning activities
1.1
Performance Indicator
Investigate the use of technology in relation to leadership and service learning
1.1.1
Demonstrate the use of a digital camera
1.1.2
Demonstrate the use of a scanner
1.1.3
Demonstrate the use of personal mobile devices
1.1.4
Demonstrate the use of presentation software
1.1.5
Demonstrate the use of electronic mass storage
1.1.6
Demonstrate the set-up and use of multi-media equipment
1.2
Performance Indicator
Compile a professional portfolio
1.2.1
Maintain and edit a personal professional portfolio
1.2.2
Critique or compose a cover letter and resume
1.2.3
Compose a thank you note
1.2.4
Maintain a reflection journal
1.3
Performance Indicator
Research careers within the Human Services Cluster
1.3.1
Explore career options in the Human Services cluster
1.3.2
Set a goal and collect information related to a career in the Human Services Cluster
2.0
Standard
Actively participate in leadership and service organizations (FCCLA – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
2.1
Performance Indicator
Investigate FCCLA as a leadership & service organization
2.1.1
Examine reasons for belonging to FCCLA
2.1.2
State requirements for active membership in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (acronym-FCCLA)
2.1.3
Develop a plan for membership recruitment, retention, and recognition
2.1.4
Investigate the Power of One Modules
2.2
Performance Indicator
Describe the important fundamentals that FCCLA encompasses
2.2.1
Describe significant events of FCCLA history
2.2.2
Describe significant symbols in FCCLA (colors, emblem, flower)
2.2.3
Explain the meaning of the mission, creed, and the motto of FCCLA
2.2.4
Explain the 8 purposes of FCCLA
2.2.5
Relate FCCLA National Programs to relevant service learning projects
3.0
Standard
Plan and conduct community-based service learning projects
3.1
Performance Indicator
Research various types of service opportunities and organizations
3.1.1
Brainstorm opportunities for service learning at the local level
3.1.2
Compare and contrast foundation and corporation
3.1.3
Explain the difference between a donation and a grant
3.1.4
Research a non-profit organization, charity, or civic organization
3.1.5
Research a humanitarian, philanthropist, or volunteer who endorses or supports a cause, charity, or issue
3.2
Performance Indicator
Explain how shared group leadership can positively impact changes/opportunities in a community
3.2.1
Develop a network of community contacts with partners who benefit the community
3.2.2
Analyze the traits of leaders who make an impact in communities (commitment, compassion, dedication, empathy, determination, respect, work ethic)
3.3
Performance Indicator
Use the FCCLA planning process to develop a service learning project
3.3.1
Apply the concepts, in order, of the FCCLA planning process
3.3.2
Explain the eight components of a quality service learning project (Meaningful Service, Link to Curriculum, Reflection, Diversity, Youth Voice, Partnerships, Progress Monitoring, and Duration, and Intensity)
3.3.3
Motivate an audience to participate in a service learning project
3.3.4
Communicate with media the goals, activities, and outcomes of a service learning project
3.3.5
Apply for awards, scholarships, or other applicable recognitions as a component of a quality project
4.0
Standard
Apply qualities of leadership to complete long-term, cooperative projects
4.1
Performance Indicator
Discuss attributes of what makes a person a leader
4.1.1
Provide examples of effective leadership qualities (charisma, character, courage, enthusiasm, generosity, initiative, integrity, willingness)
4.1.2
Describe the different kinds of leadership styles and how those styles affect working relationships (Autocratic, Democratic, Laissez-faire)
4.1.3
Analyze leadership theories
4.2
Performance Indicator
Explain how character development and ethical values affect personal leadership abilities
4.2.1
Analyze the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship)
4.2.2
Explain how families influence a person's character
4.2.3
Examine ethical behavior in various settings
4.2.4
Examine the impact of personal standards and codes of conduct on interpersonal relationships
4.3
Performance Indicator
Explain how effective time management impacts a person's leadership abilities
4.3.1
Defend view about an individual's role & responsibility to family, school, community, and nation
4.3.2
Create a time management plan
5.0
Standard
Use effective communication skills in personal, public, and group settings to accomplish goals
5.1
Performance Indicator
Assess the benefits of having positive public relationships
5.1.1
Determine characteristics that create a positive impression
5.1.2
Demonstrate skills that build effective public relations
5.2
Performance Indicator
Demonstrate effective speaking skills
5.2.1
Examine barriers to effective speaking skills, verbal and non-verbal
5.2.2
Analyze speaking skills to develop goals for improvement
5.3
Performance Indicator
Compare effective communication techniques in written communication
5.3.1
Write effective business correspondence, in the form of a business letter, follow-up letter, and thank you letter using appropriate format
5.3.2
Use electronic means of written communication to convey a message (memo, email, text, post, blog, wiki, tweet, etc.)
5.3.3
Create a printed document to inform a specific audience about project goals
5.4
Performance Indicator
Describe the benefits of using parliamentary procedure
5.4.1
Develop an agenda to conduct a meeting
5.4.2
Participate in a meeting using parliamentary procedure, observing Robert's Rules of Order
6.0
Standard
Apply leadership skills to resolve conflict and to improve team dynamics
6.1
Performance Indicator
Describe conflict resolution skills
6.1.1
Identify reasons leading to conflict or adversity
6.1.2
Use conflict resolution techniques to resolve routine and non-routine disputes
6.1.3
Propose techniques for dealing with difficult people or situations
6.2
Performance Indicator
Participate in team building activities
6.2.1
Examine advantages of teamwork versus working individually
6.2.2
Plan and conduct team building activities with specific goals in mind
6.2.3
Identify characteristics of effective teams<ul><li>Strong sense of purpose of well-defined goal</li><li>Good leadership</li><li>Listening skills</li><li>Clear roles</li><li>Mutual appreciation & tolerance</li><li>Trust</li><li>Lack of selfishness</li></ul>