Week 1 Assignment Rubric:
Use the Rubric to guide your writing.
Tasks
Level 1: Does not meet the minimum criteria
Level 2: Approaches minimum criteria
Level 3: Meets minimum criteria
Level 4: Meets target criteria
Part 1:
Candidate analyzes leadership approaches (i.e., servant, transactional, transformational) and draws comparisons and contrasts between them.
(W1LO1) (CLO1)
Candidate lists the three leadership approaches. (K)
Candidate lists the three leadership approaches with little description. (K)
Candidate describes the three leadership approaches briefly, and may lack clarity. (K)
Candidate describes the three leadership approaches comprehensively and with clarity. (K)
Candidate provides vague or incomplete statements regarding similarities and differences of the three leadership approaches. (K)
Candidate identifies similarities and differences of the three leadership approaches with little or no analysis. (K)
Candidate provides minimal analysis of the three leadership approaches with general information of similarities and differences. (K)
Candidate provides in depth analysis of the three leadership approaches with specificity of similarities and differences. (K)
Candidate articulates little or no supporting evidence from the readings and lectures, and analysis is not evident. (S)
Candidate articulates little supporting evidence from the readings and lectures, and may lack clarity and/or specificity in analysis. (S)
Candidate articulates general supporting evidence from the readings and lectures, and may lack clarity and/or specificity in analysis. (S)
Candidate articulates comprehensive evidence from the readings and lectures to support analysis with specificity and clarity. (S)
Part 2:
Candidate explains each Personal Leadership Lever and reflects on the level of proficiency he/she utilizes each Lever in several capacities.
(W1LO2) (CLO1)
Candidate lists Personal Leadership Levers with no explanation and/or the list may be incomplete. (K)
Candidate lists each of the 5 Personal Leadership Levers with little explanation. (K)
Candidate explains each of the 5 Personal Leadership Levers with general understanding. (K)
Candidate explains each of the 5 Personal Leadership Levers with depth, specificity, and clarity. (K)
Candidate demonstrates little or no self-reflection regarding personal values, beliefs, and attitudes related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and reference to the Levers is incomplete. (M)
Candidate demonstrates superficial self-reflection regarding personal values, beliefs, and attitudes related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and is lacking in specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate demonstrates an emerging depth of self-reflection regarding personal values, beliefs, and attitudes related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and may be lacking in specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate articulates depth of self-reflection regarding personal values, beliefs, and attitudes related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers with specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate demonstrates little or no self-reflection regarding how he/she approaches his/her work related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and reference to the Levers is incomplete. (M)
Candidate demonstrates superficial self-reflection regarding how he/she approaches his/her work related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and is lacking in specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate demonstrates an emerging depth of self-reflection regarding how he/she approaches his/her work related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and may be lacking in specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate articulates depth of self-reflection regarding how he/she approaches his/her work related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers with specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate demonstrates little or no self-reflection regarding interaction between staff, students, and families related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and reference to the Levers is incomplete. (M)
Candidate demonstrates superficial self-reflection regarding interaction between staff, students, and families related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and is lacking in specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate demonstrates an emerging depth of self-reflection regarding interaction between staff, students, and families related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers, and may be lacking in specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate articulates depth of self-reflection regarding interaction between staff, students, and families related to each of the Personal Leadership Levers with specificity and clarity. (M)
Candidate articulates little or no supporting evidence from the readings and lectures, and analysis is not evident. (S)
Candidate articulates little supporting evidence from the readings and lectures, and may lack clarity and/or specificity in analysis. (S)
Candidate articulates general supporting evidence from the readings and lectures, and may lack clarity and/or specificity in analysis. (S)
Candidate articulates comprehensive evidence from the readings and lectures to support analysis with specificity and clarity. (S)
Part 1: Leadership Approaches – Comparative Essay
(W1LO1) (CLO1)
Directions: Submit a 3 – 5 paragraph/500-word minimum comparative, analytical essay. Compare and contrast servant, transactional, and transformational leadership approaches. Use the Basic Writing Elements model provided in the course Resources, and include evidence from the readings and lectures to support your analysis. Consider the following:
Þ What specific differences did you find in these approaches?
Þ What specific similarities did you find in these approaches?
Þ What specifically did you read and learn from the lectures that informed your analysis of these approaches?
Use 12 pt. black font: Times New Roman. The text box will expand to fit the narrative.
Part 2: Personal Leadership Levers – Reflective Essay
(W1LO2) (CLO1)
Directions: Submit a reflective essay of 500 words (minimum) using the five personal leadership levers from the readings and lecture to reflect on the following:
Þ Your values, beliefs, and attitudes
Þ The way you interact with staff, students, families
Þ How you approach your work
Use the Basic Writing Elements model provided in the course Resources and include specific evidence/references to the readings and lectures in your reflection.
Use 12 pt. black font: Times New Roman. The text box will expand to fit the narrative.