PETERSON LEAD 675 COMMUNICATION 1

Andrews University Graduate Leadership Program

LEAD 675- Portfolio Development: Communication
Summer 2018
Dawn Peterson
Instructor: Dr. Randy Siebold

Competency:

2.1 Leadership with Others: Effective Communication

Leadership fosters effective communication in all internal and external interaction, to establish
and maintain cooperative relationships.

Course Description:
This course focuses on application of leadership with others: effective communication. While
this class focusses on communication, it will be considered from the perspective of the
importance of leadership in the area of school, family, and community communications. The
competency paper will be a culmination of research and experiences reflecting my personal
journey using effective communication. Past, current, and future professional and personal
experiences will provide the scaffold for my reflective development. In addition, the readings
will provide a theoretical framework to be utilized now and in the future.

Purpose and Goals:

The purpose of this course is to analyze and improve my current knowledge base and self-
reflection about my own abilities in leadership with others: effective communication.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Explore aspects of leadership with others: effective communication within the complexity
of several personal and professional roles.
2. Discuss my uniquely Adventist perspective related to this competency.
3. Connect my learning from readings within this course to my current personal
and professional practice.
4. Discuss my past practices and professional responsibilities specific to competency 2.3.
5. Present portfolio materials to my LLG, academic advisor, and on my
Weebly professional portfolio website, at a minimum level 3.

Learning Strategies and Resources:

 The student learning outcomes will be met by reading, applying concepts from
the readings to professional practice, and reflecting on the experience.
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Target date of completion:
 Reflection paper – August 30, 2018

Hours:
150 hours

Evidence of Knowledge base & learning validation by Dr. Randy Siebold:

 Reflective paper for this competency meeting the reflection paper rubric requirements.

Evidence of teaching with the LLG:

 LLG meeting tutorial during a Go To Meeting Summer Semester 2018. Notes from LLG
participants that document the tutorial. Documentation of Competency on Andrews
University Leadership portal.

References:
A list of potential books I may use to advance my knowledge base. A selection of journal
articles may also be included

Brickman, C., (2012). The brilliance in failure: a leader’s learning journey.

Richmond, BC: Archway Publishing.

Faber, A., & Mazlish, E., (1995). How to talk so kids can learn: at home and in school.
New York, NY.

Knight, S., (2013). You should have asked: the art of powerful conversation.
Toronto, ON: Stuart Knight Publications. Available at http://www.lulu.com/shop/stuart-
knight/you-should-have-asked-the-art-of-powerful-conversation/paperback/product-
20692768.html

Lutzer, E., (2011). Conquering the fear of failure: lessons from the life of Joshua.
Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications.

Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillan, R., Swizler, A. (2011). Crucial conversations tools for
talking when the stakes are high (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

Porterfield, K. & Carnes, M. (2014). Why school communication matters: Strategies from PR
professionals. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

White, E. G., (1923). Fundamentals of Christian education. Nashville, TN:

Southern Publishing Association.

White, E. G., (2002). Child Guidance. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing.