How has this course helped you be more prepared for successful leadership? Give three examples.

Course Reflection

[WLO: 3] [CLO: 3]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review Chapters 2 and 9 from the course text, Legal Rights of School Leaders, Teachers and Students.

Introduction

Throughout this course, you have considered several standards, frameworks, and best practices surrounding the role of law in education. For this journal, reflect through a two-three minute audio or video on how this course has impacted your own professional role and goals as a leader and administrator.

Recording

Respond to the following questions:

• How has this course helped you be more prepared for successful leadership? Give three examples.

• How do you see yourself using the information in this course to support your leadership goals? Cite three areas you will use this information in detail.

• How might the information in this course change or add to your own personal definition of leadership (especially considering the ISLLC standards)? Be specific and include relevant standards.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric

1. Responds with a thorough reflection that is related to all aspects of the journal prompt. Applies professional, personal, relevant prior knowledge, and/or other real-world experiences in a manner that is rich in thought and provides valuable insight into the topic. Analyzes preconceptions and biases by deconstructing elements of personal assumptions and synthesizes own awareness using new modes of thinking.

2. Effectively communicates ideas or points in a logical and organized manner. Reflections are sophisticated and formulate wholly appropriate and pertinent connections between the journal topic and relevant prior knowledge.

3. Journal contains no errors related to grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.