Question: Write a Discussion post reflecting on your past experiences as they relate to learning outcomes of your degree program (or of this course; or a PLA course).
1. Research the stated Learning Outcomes of your degree program or this ORGL course. Briefly list/describe the outcomes in your response.
Describe the course or courses for which you wish to earn credit. (More at PLA information.)
Links to ORGL 3000 Learning Outcomes and Organizational Leadership Educational Outcomes are in this Learning Module.
Educational/learning outcomes for other majors may be found in the current undergraduate catalog of your college. VSU''s current catalog may be found at VSU 2013-2014 Undergrad Catalog.
2. Describe experiences (such as work, volunteer, church, social, academic) you have had that resulted in learning in these outcome activities. Be as specific as possible with your examples. Attempt to tie your experiences directly to the learning outcomes. [If you haven''t had learning that connects to a particular outcome, that''s OK - explain any gaps.]
3. Discuss the reflective concept in the course which best describes your learning up to this point.
4. How might you document the learning you achieved in that context?
For instance:Training evidence, Certificates? On-the-job evaluations? Letters from people in a position to evaluate your learning at work or in volunteer activities? Artifacts, items you designed or created? Photographs or scanned items?
Mention how you plan to collect the items if you do not have them on hand.
This is a graded discussion comprising 20% of your final grade. Because of the importance of this discussion, you will be evaluated based on the Grading Rubric for Discussions. Respond to at least two classmates'' posts. Incorporate references to the concepts/theories in this course and use citations.
The Course Learning Outcomes or Objectives are aligned with class activities including discussions, written assignments and a quiz.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
1.describe past experiences that involved learning
2.analyze past events and her or his personal feelings about those events
3.summarize actions or feelings that are part of his or her past learning process
4.record events in coherent written work
5.discuss situations using conceptual frameworks for reflection
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP MAJOR EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science with a major in organizational leadership, students will demonstrate
1. An understanding of organizational leadership as it relates to and impacts individuals, communities, and wider society from democratic, multicultural, and national perspectives.
2. Through the discussion of key concepts and ideas the ability to express themselves effectively on topics and issues related to the field of organizational leadership.
3. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities regarding issues related to key challenges that organizations face when interacting with their environments.
4. An understanding of the ethical principles underlying both research and practice in organizational leadership.