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Assignment: Leadership that Connects the Heart and the Mind
This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability with the learning outcomes Evaluate a systems-based approach that builds coherence through a standards-based curriculum and instructional model and Create strategies that support a professional growth, standards-based teaching culture.Additionally, this assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the Course Learning Outcomes 1 and 3 while reinforcing the MAED Program Learning Outcomes 6 and 8.
A critical aspect of effective leadership involves personal and interpersonal behaviors. According to Ash and D'Aurio (2013), extensive research shows a relationship between behaviors in leaders creating positive change and student achievement.
Instructions
Read Chapter 6: Leaders at All Levels from Ash and D'Aurio. Respond with graduate level, formal writing consisting of five to seven pages to the following:
NOTE: Chapter 6 is included an attachment
Part 1
Utilizing Ash and D'Aurio's excerpt from the leadership matrix modified from the NYC Leadership Academy, reflect on the following Leadership Dimensions as they pertain to you. What challenges do you see? What importance is there in each of these personal and interpersonal behaviors of effective leaders? Respond to just one indicator for each leadership dimension.
Create your assignment to meet the content and written communication expectations below.
Content Expectations
a. Introduction
Write a short paragraph introducing our topic and your purpose for writing about it.
b. Leadership Dimensions
For each dimension listed reflect on a) the relationship of each to you, b) potential challenges associated with each, and c) the importance of each in being an effective leader (1-to-2 paragraphs each = 2-to-3 pages).
- Personal behavior
- Resilience
- Communication
- Learning
- Leadership Development
- Climate and Culture
Part 2
In approximately one page, Describe the impact the leadership dimensions qualities could have on the teachers you collaborate with and ultimately lead. Describe the impact you see these qualities will have on students.
Written Communication Expectations
a. APA Formatting
Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment.
b. Syntax and Mechanics
Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
c. Source Requirement
References three scholarly sources providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the references page need to be used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
References
Nettles, S., & Herrington, C. (2007).Revisiting the importance of the direct effects of school leadership on student achievement: The implications for school improvement policy. Peabody Journal of Education, 82(4), 724-736.
Seashore Louis, K., Leithwood, K., Wahlstron, K., & Anderson, S. (2010). Investigating the links to improved student learning. Washington, DC: Wallace Foundation.
Soehner, D., & Thomas, R., (2011). The interdependence of principal school leadership and student achievement. Scholar-Practitioner Quarterly, 5(3), 274-288.
Attachment:- Chapter 6.pdf
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