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This Award helps learners understand the meaning of leadership. Pupils learn about the variety of different leadership styles, skills and qualities. A number of leaders are compared in an attempt to discover what makes an effective leader. The knowledge gained from this task helps pupils consider their own potential for leadership. Learners move on to using their leadership abilities in an activity of their choosing. This Award gives learners the chance to explore the relationship between leadership and teamwork. School wide opportunities are promoted which allow individuals to build their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Pupils will also have the opportunity to achieve the L5 Barista Skills Unit as part of the Leadership Course.
Assessment
Assessment is all carried out internally and can take the form of: written records, recordings of interviews, emails, blogs, assessor record of learner responses, review sheets, diaries, log books, evaluations sheets, electronic presentations, electronic journals, photographs, and videos, etc.
There are two Units in this course:
1. Leadership: An Introduction
2. Leadership in Practice.
Recommended Entry Requirements
Four National 5 Qualifications including English
Homework
Homework will be regular and may take the form of research, or the planning of a future activity. Pupils may also be involved in leadership activities out with the normal school day or using additional study periods.
Career Information
In general, the award will: build confidence in learners and in their own leadership abilities; help learners to develop leadership skills and the values necessary for working with others; help learners to see the impact they can have on others and on the success of an activity; encourage reflective learning; improve self-esteem and the self-awareness of learners in relation to the contribution they can make to society.
What are the possible career opportunities from this course?
Business management, Sports Leadership, Sports Coaching, Teaching, Project Management
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