High School Block:
Develop and Lead 110
The vision for this course is to have learners discover, explore, and reflect on leadership. In Develop and Lead 110, learners will have the opportunity to plan, organize, and administer projects within their schools and communities.
Regardless of their comfort level or previous experience, learners will develop leadership potential in a safe and inclusive space. Learners will explore various roles in group dynamics, including being a leader, collaborating with others, and contributing positively to learning experiences.
When learners take on leadership responsibilities, overall participation increases, and engagement improves. Leadership potential is developed when learners are provided the autonomy to create initiatives which build and reinforce leadership attributes, styles, and skills.
This course facilitates leadership experiences by capitalizing on and creating opportunities for learners to act as change agents and facilitate growth. Learners will build rapport with peers, gain valuable understanding of group dynamics through practice, and connect with service providers and community members. Participation in Develop and Lead 110 results in a journey in which learners can create a positive legacy in their school and community.
CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS
Concepts
Discovery
- Leadership Theory
- Attributes
- Skills
- Styles
- Elements of Group Dynamics
- Growth
- Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
- Becoming Autonomous
- Self and Collective Efficacy
Exploration
- Leadership in Action
- Planning and coordination
- Goal-setting and monitoring progress
- Service
- Resilience
- Adaptability
- Group Dynamics
- Conflict resolution
- Elements of an effective team
- Becoming an effective team member
Reflection
- Leadership Journey
- Lifelong personal growth
- Managing challenges
- Celebrating successes
- Future planning
GRADE 11
Strand: Discovery
Big Idea: Investigate Leadership
Skill Descriptor:
Examine leadership attributes/traits.
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Define what it means to me to be a good leader
- Discuss attributes of good leadership
- Identify leadership attributes requiring growth/exploration
- Demonstrate growth in leadership attributes
Skill Descriptor:
Examine leadership styles.
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Differentiate between leadership styles
- Discuss ways in which leadership can be measured
- Connect relevant leadership styles to a variety of situations
Skill Descriptor:
Examine leadership skills.
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Model effective leadership skills
- Model active listening skills
- Identify listening blocks and replacement behaviours
- Identify leadership skills requiring growth/exploration
- Reflect on my growth as a leader
Skill Descriptor:
Examine elements and functionality of group dynamics.
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Define elements and roles of group dynamics
- Justify my role in a group project/event
- Contribute to a positive learning/working environment
- Identify practices of successful groups
Strand: Exploration
Big Idea: Doership
Skill Descriptor:
Model leadership theory skills in diverse situations.
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Explore and discuss how different leadership skills and styles are required for specific situations
- Apply and adapt leadership skills and styles in a variety of situations and contexts
- Assess how leadership skills and styles affect performance and outcomes
- Model resilience and adaptability
Big Idea: Purposeful collaboration
Skill Descriptor:
Developing collaborative skills.
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Model how to be an effective team member.
- Demonstrate understanding of my role within a group.
- Demonstrate confidence in my contribution to a project.
- Model strategies pertaining to conflict resolution.
Big Idea: Planning for life after high school
Skill Descriptor:
Apply leadership theory skills to real-life situations.
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Identify potential leadership opportunities within and beyond high school
- Envision ways leadership will benefit my future and that of others
- Investigate leadership opportunities in various educational settings, workplaces, and life situations
Strand: Reflection
Big Idea: Continuous reflection for improvement
Skill Descriptor:
Global Competencies:
Achievement Indicators:
- Present a summary report of my learning from my project/event
- Present a summary report of the project/event for future groups to learn from and build on
- Discuss ways leaders succeed and fail
- Discuss ways my work was successful or not
- Formulate a plan for future leadership
