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Leadership - Lesson Plan: 2 x 1 hour lessonsA series of 'off the shelf' lesson plans and resources for use in the classroom. These lessons deal with Leadership and are relevant to the following specifications:
AimThe lessons seek to encourage some discussion about the nature of leadership, such as what the characteristics of a 'good leader' are. Also, consider why there might be different - and equally appropriate - leadership options for the same situation. The Presentation covers in more detail than usual some of the principal leadership theories and considers the problems facing leaders in introducing change. Some aspects of the issues associated with change leadership are therefore considered in the light of the process by which change can be managed. The Activity is anticipated to be carried out in small groups - no more than three, ideally - and aims to get students thinking through the process by which change can be introduced and what type of leadership approach would be appropriate given different situations. The intention is to try to discourage the idea that autocratic leadership, for example, is necessarily 'bad' - there may be times when it is appropriate - but that there are a host of factors that the leader has to consider when leading change in an organisation. In considering the difficulties, students should show some appreciation of the problems of organisational change, especially the problems of managing human behaviour. Most people in education will be familiar with the 'politics' that are an integral part of most staff rooms and the relationship with senior managers, but students may not be so aware of these subtleties and the discussion forum is a place where such issues can be raised and aired. Once the groups have considered their responses to the four situations provided, the whole class can be brought together to discuss the approaches that each group has decided upon and to debate the issues that arise from the different approaches and reasons etc. that have been suggested. It is suggested that the situations be summarised on the board or a large sheet of paper and the different leadership approaches listed next to them - see below: 
This can then provide the basis for students to recognise the different approaches that have been suggested. When presenting their ideas and thoughts as well as in the subsequent discussion, students should be encouraged to use appropriate terminology and concepts. For example, their decision might depend on whether they adopted a Theory x or Theory y approach to staff, as well as incorporating other facets of communication skills and motivation theory they may have already covered as part of the course. Learning ObjectivesAt the end of the lessons, students should be able to:
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Lesson Structure:Lesson 1
Lesson 2
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