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K–12 Standards

Leadership and Communications: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Leaders and Leadership

  • 1.1

    Define terms

  • 1.2

    Discuss the importance of leadership

    1. 1.

      Present short speeches about favorite leaders1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a short report on a political leader1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Have an elected government official serve as a resource person on leadership in government1.2.3

  • 1.3

    Appraise leadership traits

    1. 1.

      Identify leaders in the community; list their traits and value to an organization1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Describe personal leadership skills

    1. 1.

      Interview a leader to determine important leadership skills and give brief oral reports on findings1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Discuss the meaning and importance of ethics in leadership

    1. 1.

      Identify examples of ethical leadership and ethical problems that have occurred among leaders1.5.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a list of attributes of an ethical leader1.5.2

Leadership Styles

  • 2.1

    Define terms

  • 2.2

    Interpret the autocratic (authoritarian) leadership style

    1. 1.

      Give a short oral report on the autocratic leadership style2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Interpret the democratic leadership style

    1. 1.

      Discuss the characteristics of the democratic leadership style2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Interpret the participative (laissez-faire) leadership style

    1. 1.

      Compare leader attributes based on leadership style2.4.1

Goal Setting

  • 3.1

    Define terms

  • 3.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of goals and goal setting

    1. 1.

      Identify the importance of setting goals3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Set a long-term goal, and outline the short-term and intermediate goals needed to reach it3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Discuss common kinds of goals

    1. 1.

      Identify relationships among goals and ways and means of goal attainment3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe how to regularly evaluate and adjust goals and ways and means3.3.2

  • 3.4

    Explain why a goal completion date is important

    1. 1.

      Describe appropriate approaches in establishing new deadlines for goal achievement3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Relate the role of sharing goals with others as a process of goal achievement3.4.2

Time Management

  • 4.1

    Define terms

  • 4.2

    Explain the importance of setting priorities

    1. 1.

      Discuss factors to consider when setting priorities4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Differentiate between urgent and non-urgent items

    1. 1.

      Assess the role of personal values in setting priorities4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Demonstrate the proper use of a calendar book

    1. 1.

      Develop a system for grouping and planning activities4.4.1

Group Dynamics

  • 5.1

    Define terms

  • 5.2

    Explain the role of group dynamics in achieving group goals

    1. 1.

      Observe a group meeting and prepare a short report on the roles various members of the group filled5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Strive to promote positive group dynamics in meetings5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Explain the importance of teamwork

    1. 1.

      Participate in an exercise requiring teamwork5.3.1

  • 5.4

    Explain group dynamics and relate group dynamics to goal achievement

    1. 1.

      Describe group dynamics as related to goal achievement, including unity, relationships, and ability to work together5.4.1

  • 5.5

    List and explain the responsibilities of group members

    1. 1.

      Prepare a personal plan to develop skills needed to be a good group member5.5.1

Conflict Resolution

  • 6.1

    Define terms

  • 6.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of conflict and conflict resolution

    1. 1.

      Interpret the problem-solving process6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Participate in a small group problem-solving exercise using the process6.2.2

  • 6.3

    List the causes of conflict

    1. 1.

      Role-play different ways in which people deal with conflict6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify how group conflict interferes with team work and goal achievement6.3.2

  • 6.4

    Discuss conflict-management processes

    1. 1.

      Participate in a conflict-management exercise using appropriate processes6.4.1

Agricultural Communications Skills and Careers

  • 7.1

    Define terms

  • 7.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of communication

    1. 1.

      Identify and explain components of the communication process7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify barriers to the communication process7.2.2

    3. 3.

      Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication7.2.3

  • 7.3

    Discuss how to locate and apply for a job in agricultural communications

    1. 1.

      Investigate sources of information about agricultural communications occupations7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Assess ways of applying for a job7.3.2

  • 7.4

    Explain the purpose of a resume and letter of application

    1. 1.

      Prepare a resume7.4.1

    2. 2.

      Write a letter of application7.4.2

  • 7.5

    Identify good interview techniques

    1. 1.

      Role-play a job interview7.5.1

    2. 2.

      Write an interview follow-up letter7.5.2

  • 7.6

    Identify one career in agricultural communications

    1. 1.

      Research an agricultural communications career7.6.1

Public Speaking

  • 8.1

    Define terms

  • 8.2

    Distinguish between the four major kinds of speeches

    1. 1.

      Explain when it is appropriate to use the various kinds of speeches8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Participate in related FFA events involving speaking8.2.2

  • 8.3

    Identify the three major parts of a speech

    1. 1.

      Listen to a speech and identify the major parts8.3.1

  • 8.4

    Create an outline for a five-minute speech

    1. 1.

      Prepare a five-minute speech8.4.1

  • 8.5

    Explain the importance of citations and how a bibliography is prepared

    1. 1.

      Prepare a bibliography of references used in a speech8.5.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the meaning of plagiarism and the ramifications of plagiarizing8.5.2

    3. 3.

      Present a speech to the class8.5.3

Parliamentary Procedure

  • 9.1

    Define terms

  • 9.2

    Explain the meaning and purpose of parliamentary procedure

    1. 1.

      Discuss the importance of protecting the rights of individuals who are in the minority9.2.1

  • 9.3

    Explain methods of voting

    1. 1.

      Practice using the methods of voting in a student organization meeting or role play during parliamentary procedure practice9.3.1

    2. 2.

      Use consensus procedures in making group decisions9.3.2

  • 9.4

    Explain the steps in presenting a main motion

    1. 1.

      Practice the proper procedure for presenting a main motion9.4.1

  • 9.5

    Explain the purpose of an amendment

    1. 1.

      Practice the proper procedure for amending a motion9.5.1

  • 9.6

    Identify the qualities of a good presider

    1. 1.

      Assess individual personal characteristics as related to being a good presider9.6.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare an improvement plan to develop desired presiding officer qualities9.6.2

  • 9.7

    Conduct business meetings using appropriate parliamentary procedure

    1. 1.

      Use parliamentary procedure in FFA and other student organization meetings9.7.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare for and enter FFA events based on parliamentary procedure9.7.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Leadership and Communications

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