This course provides 80 hours of field-based work in which aspiring leaders develop a plan to build and maintain partnerships that positively impact the education of students with multiple stakeholder groups within their community. Before registration can be made available for this course, students must complete all of the required internship paperwork. Please contact your Student Support Specialist for details.
This course is aligned with Standard 8 of the Professional Standards for Education Leaders 2015.
Students will:
Discussion Forum: Students will respond to whole-class discussion questions each week that will provide an opportunity to think about broader issues related to the field experience, and to share ideas/insights with the other students in the course.
Field-Based Experience Journal/Log: As part of the 80-hour field-based experience, students must document and record all activities in the “Field-Based Experience Journal/Log”. Each week students will post a 1 – 2 paragraph summary of their field experience activity for the week as well as any reflections and insights about the week’s activities. The journal/log will be submitted in weeks 2 and 6 for feedback from the instructor and will be submitted in entirety for grading in Week 7. The journal/log will also be included as a part of the cumulative ePortfolio.
Leadership Project Progress Report: Students will write up a status report which provides a summary of the project, the tasks that have been accomplished, the tasks that are in progress, the tasks that are yet to be completed, the risks that may challenge the project, and any support needed from the mentor or instructor.
Leadership Project Summary: Students will reflect on the success of their field-based experience and in meeting the goals set in their Leadership Proposal. The Leadership Project Summary will also be included as a part of the cumulative ePortfolio.
ePortfolio Section: Students will curate a “Field-Based Work” section of their cumulative ePortfolio (which is due at the end of the program, in EDU 791).
The cumulative ePortfolio is a product where students can showcase their work and shine! As students go through the course, they have the opportunity to collect artifacts from their coursework and field experiences and submit them as evidence of their professional learning and growth.
**The University of New England provides students, staff, and faculty with free access to RefWorks, a fantastic tool for collecting and managing references and making style-correct citations. Access the tool through the link on the left navigation bar. For instructions and tutorials in setting up your account and getting started, visit http://success.une.edu/blackboard-support/refworks/.
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Assignments | Points |
---|---|
Discussion Boards (6 @ 5 points each) | 30 |
Leadership Project Progress Report | 10 |
Field Experience Journal/Log (week 7 submission) | 25 |
Leadership Project Summary | 25 |
ePortfolio | 10 |
Total Points | 100 |
Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Week |
Topic |
Activities & Assignments |
Due Dates |
1 10/23 – 10/27 |
Introductions and sharing about projects |
Reading:
Whole Class Discussion Forum |
Sunday, 10/27 at 11:59 p.m. ET *Note: Initial discussion responses should be posted by FRIDAY night. |
2 10/28 – 11/3 |
Define leadership and discuss the importance of data |
Reading:
Viewing:
Discussion Forum Assignment: Field Experience Journal/Log (submit Weeks 1-2 for feedback) Continue work on cumulative ePortfolio |
Sunday, 11/3 at 11:59 p.m. ET *Note: Initial discussion responses should be posted by WEDNESDAY night |
3 11/4 – 11/10 |
Reflect on field experience and contribute as a leader |
Reading:
Discussion Forum Continue work on cumulative ePortfolio |
Sunday, 11/10 at 11:59 p.m. ET *Note: Initial discussion responses should be posted by WEDNESDAY night |
4 11/11 – 11/17 |
Gain knowledge of resources of systems, organization and individuals |
Reading:
Viewing:
Discussion Forum Assignment: Leadership Project Progress Report Continue work on cumulative ePortfolio |
Sunday, 11/17 at 11:59 p.m. ET *Note: Initial discussion responses should be posted by WEDNESDAY night |
5 11/18 – 11/24 |
Articulate the achieved areas of growth in leadership skills and activities |
Reading:
Continue work on cumulative ePortfolio |
Sunday, 11/24 at 11:59 p.m. ET *Note: Initial discussion responses should be posted by WEDNESDAY night |
6 11/25 – 12/1
|
Define how to build positive relationships with various stakeholders |
Reading:
Discussion Forum Assignment: Field Experience Journal/Log Reflection (submit Weeks 1-6 for feedback) Work towards completing the PSEL Post Assessment and Final Assessment by Supervising On-Site Mentor (due in week 8 as part of the ePortfolio) Continue work on cumulative ePortfolio |
Sunday, 12/1 at 11:59 p.m. ET *Note: Initial discussion responses should be posted by WEDNESDAY night |
7 12/2 – 12/8 |
Acquire an understanding of the administrative obligations, successes, and areas of future focus |
Assignment: Final Field-Based Experience Journal/Log (Weeks 1-7) Assignment: Leadership Project Summary |
Sunday, 12/8 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
8 12/9 – 12/15 |
Changes in Professional Practice |
Whole Class Discussion Forum Assignment: Submit ePortfolio link |
FRIDAY, 12/13 at 11:59 p.m. ET *Note: Initial discussion responses should be posted by WEDNESDAY night |
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