Section 11 EO C203.03 – DISCUSS CHARACTERISTICS OF A LEADER
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the Instructional Guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
Copy the handouts located at Annex A and distribute to each cadet prior to the lesson.
Using the research information sheet provided, the cadets will research a leader of their choice (a military person, political leader, pastor, teacher, etc.) prior to the lesson.
Cadets will bring to the class presentation materials (if needed) and information about the leader they researched.
An in-class activity was chosen for TP1 to reinforce leadership principles to provoke thought.
A group discussion was chosen for TP2 as it allows the cadets to interact with their peers and share their knowledge, experiences, opinions and feelings about characteristics of a leader.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall discuss the characteristics of a leader.
In discussing the characteristics of various leaders, cadets may be able to discern different leadership qualities, principles and approaches. After reflection, cadets may wish to incorporate these qualities, principles and approaches into their own leadership style.
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Teaching point 1
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Discuss the Study of Specific Leaders
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Time: 30 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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The objective of this activity is to have cadets discuss, in a group of no more than four, their studies of specific leaders.
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1.Divide the class into groups of no more than four.
2.In a group of four, the first cadet will present their study of a specific leader.
3.The other three cadets will be given three minutes to ask questions.
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Questions from cadets to the presenter should be created using the research template located at Annex A. |
4.Another cadet will present their study of a specific leader.
5.The other three cadets will be given three minutes to ask questions.
6.The rest of the cadets will present their specific leader in turn.
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The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 2
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Conduct a Group Discussion Where Cadets Volunteer to Share Their Study of a
Specific Leader With the Entire Group
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Time: 20 min
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Method: Group Discussion
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The point of the group discussion is to draw the following information from the group using the tips for answering/facilitating discussion and the suggested questions provided. |
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Use the completed handouts from the cadets as the material for the group discussion. |
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TIPS FOR ANSWERING/FACILITATING DISCUSSION •
Establish ground rules for discussion, e.g. everyone should listen respectfully; don’t interrupt; only one person speaks at a time; no one’s ideas should be made fun of; you can disagree with ideas but not with the person; try to understand others as much as you hope they understand you; etc. •
Sit the group in a circle, making sure all cadets can be seen by everyone else. •
Ask questions that will provoke thought; in other words avoid questions with yes or no answers. •
Manage time by ensuring the cadets stay on topic. •
Listen and respond in a way that indicates you have heard and understood the cadet. This can be done by paraphrasing their ideas. •
Give the cadets time to respond to your questions. •
Ensure every cadet has an opportunity to participate. One option is to go around the group and have each cadet answer the question with a short answer. Cadets must also have the option to pass if they wish. •
Additional questions should be prepared ahead of time. |
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Ask cadets if they wish to volunteer to share their study of a specific leader with the class. |
Where did the leader use their influence?
Was the leader’s influence positive or negative?
How was it positive or negative?
How did their leadership style create opportunities in the leader’s life?
What kind of leadership approach did the leader use?
Was the leader able to solve problems?
How did the leader solve problems?
When did the leader display personal integrity?
How did the leader display personal integrity?
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Other questions and answers will develop throughout the group discussion. The group discussion should not be limited to only those suggested. |
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Reinforce those answers given and comments made during the group discussion, ensuring the teaching point has been covered. |
The cadets’ participation in the group discussion will serve as confirmation of this TP.
The cadets’ participation in the in-class activity and group discussion will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Learning about different leaders and being able to describe their attributes may help cadets understand that leaders come from all walks of life with different leadership qualities, principles and approaches. Deciding whether to incorporate those attributes into the cadet’s leadership style may assist the cadet in becoming a more effective leader.
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C0-113 (ISBN 1-882664-12-4) Karnes, F. A. & Bean S. M. (1995). Leadership for Students: A Practical Guide for Ages 8-18. Waco, Texas: Prufrock Press.
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