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Week 2 Assignment Overview

Last week, you developed a sense of where you stand as an aspiring leader by completing eight self-assessments. This week, you will document your professional experience and accomplishments by developing a professional vita. The vita is a vital tool for those aspiring to leadership positions. Developing a vita that highlights your leadership accomplishments not only provides those evaluating you for a leadership position a snapshot of who you are and what you will bring to the position, it also serves as a motivational tool for you to seek new opportunities for improvement and professional growth. Your second assignment this week requires you to interview two leaders at your district or on your campus. As you ask these individuals questions related to their leadership styles, strategies, and experience, you will gain insight into not only what they believe are the essential skills of a leader, you will also be able to measure your own leadership knowledge and skills against those who currently hold positions of leadership in your learning environment.

Rubric
Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 2 Assignment.

Tasks

Accomplished 20 The evidence suggests that this work is a Habit of Mind. The educator is ready to mentor others in this area.

Proficient 18 The evidence suggests that performance on this work matches that of a strong educator. Vita follows the majority of guidelines outlined in the course text. Student conducts interviews with two respected educational leaders, and for each interview provides answers to most of the questions provided. Student provides written reflection

Needs Improvement 14 The evidence does not yet make the case for the educator being proficient at this task. Vita does not follow guidelines outlined in the course text.

Vita Development

Professional vita follows all guidelines outlined in the course text. Student conducts interviews with two respected educational leaders, and for each interview provides answers to all of the questions provided. Student provides written reflection

Leadership Interviews

Student does not conduct two interviews, or does not provide answers to the majority of the questions provided.

Student does not provide written

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on each response given by interviewees. Assignment Mechanics Few errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

on most responses given by interviewees.

reflection on most responses given by interviewees. Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Responses lack clarity and depth and/or include multiple errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, including APA errors. Assignments are not posted in group discussion forum.

Assignments are posted in group discussion forum as required.

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Week 2 Assignment, Part 2: Leadership Interviews

For your second Week 2 assignment, you will conduct interviews with two respected educational leaders. You have the choice of whom you wish to interview, but it is recommended that you interview persons who are highly respected as leaders in your school or district. This may be a principal, a central office supervisor, an athletic director, or a person who fills a position of interest to you. At least one of your interviews should be with a principal. Interviews will typically be 20 minutes in length, and should be scheduled in advance. Each interview must elicit responses to the questions provided below. You may ask additional questions if you so desire, or follow-up questions to the ones listed. If you ask additional questions, put them at the end of the list. Take detailed notes during your interviews. For each question, write the responses given by the interviewee. Keep the same order as the questions listed below. If some responses are lengthy, summarize or include highlights of the response. Once you have finished both interviews, write a 300-500 word reflection on what you learned. When you are finished, post interview responses and reflections to the group discussion board. Students are advised to read other interview responses posted by other group members.

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Interview Questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. What is your definition of leadership? What are the positive aspects of being in a leadership position? What are the negative or difficult aspects of being in a leadership position? What do you believe are the attributes of a good principal? What ethical standards do you hold dear? What is your vision for the school and do you think it is shared by all? When and how do you use collaborative decision making? Is it worth the time and effort? What differing ways do you use to communicate (give & receive) with faculty and students? What are the biggest communication problems? How do you effectively get groups to work together to reach the goals of the organization?

10. What strategies do you use to motivate your staff? 11. What methods have you found effective for resolving conflicts? 12. How would you describe your leadership style? When do you need to alter your style? 13. Should principals have more power and central office less? And should teachers be more empowered? If so, why? 14. What are the positive aspects of the current campus culture and climate? What aspects are you trying to improve? 15. What major changes to public education would you recommend? Why do you believe change is so difficult in schools? 16. What aspects of the school (people, programs, etc.) are regularly evaluated? What are the advantages and pitfalls of evaluation? 17. What books, training, or professional organizations would you recommend for my further professional development in leadership? 18. What additional experience, learning, or advice can you share for my developing an effective internship? In the space below, post responses to each question from your interviews. At the top of this text box, write the name and title of the person you chose to interview. Name of Interviewee 1 Title of Interviewee 1 Name of Interviewee 2 Title of Interviewee 2 1. What is your definition of leadership?

Q1. Interview 1

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Q1. Interview 2

2. What are the positive aspects of being in a leadership position?

Q2. Interview 1

Q2. Interview 2

3. What are the negative or difficult aspects of being in a leadership position?

Q3. Interview 1

Q3. Interview 2

4. What do you believe are the attributes of a good principal?

Q4. Interview 1

Q4. Interview 2

5. What ethical standards do you hold dear?

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Q5. Interview 1

Q5. Interview 2 6. What is your vision for the school and do you think it is shared by all?

Q6 Interview 1

Q6. Interview 2

7. When and how do you use collaborative decision making? Is it worth the time and
effort?

Q7. Interview 1

Q7. Interview 2

8. What differing ways do you use to communicate (give & receive) with faculty and students? What are the biggest communication problems?

Q8. Interview 1

Q8. Interview 2

9. How do you effectively get groups to work together to reach the goals of the

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organization? Q9. Interview 1

Q9. Interview 2

10. What strategies do you use to motivate your staff?

Q10. Interview 1

Q10. Interview 2

11. What methods have you found effective for resolving conflicts?

Q11. Interview 1

Q11. Interview 2

12. How would you describe your leadership style? When do you need to alter your style?

Q12. Interview 1

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Q12. Interview 2

13. Should principals have more power and central office less? And should teachers be more empowered? If so, why?

Q13. Interview 1

Q13. Interview 2

14. What are the positive aspects of the current campus culture and climate? What aspects are you trying to improve?

Q14. Interview 1

Q14. Interview 2

15. What major changes to public education would you recommend? Why do you believe change is so difficult in schools?

Q15. Interview 1

Q15. Interview 2

16. What aspects of the school (people, programs, etc.) are regularly evaluated? What are

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the advantages and pitfalls of evaluation?

Q16. Interview 1

Q16. Interview 2

17. What books, training, or professional organizations would you recommend for my further professional development in leadership?

Q17. Interview 1

Q17. Interview 2

18. What additional experience, learning, or advice can you share for my developing an effective internship?

Q18. Interview 1

Q18. Interview 2

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In the textbox, write a 300-500 word reflection on what you learned. When you are finished, post interview responses and reflections to the group discussion board.