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Course · AL
Communication for Leaders
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Communication for Leaders is designed to introduce students to the essential skills needed in leadership roles. The course focuses on communication, professionalism, leadership, and advocacy as the core competencies needed to lead effectively. Throughout this course, students will have opportunities to apply these skills across multiple disciplines. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderExplain the purposes of communication in various contextsExplain the differences between nonverbal and verbal communication and demonstrate examples of each typeIdentify organizational, physical, physiological, linguistic, cultural, psychologicalDemonstrate professionalism and respect for a speaker through facial expressions, posture, movements, and gesturesCompare and contrast professional attire across education professionsCompare and contrast the physical space, physical greetings, and interactions which create a safeModel speech to meet the needs of a variety of audiences and contexts, including the use of standard grammarUtilize active listening skills, including asking open-ended and probing questions, requesting clarificationProduce written documents and electronic communications for stakeholders, utilizing appropriate formalityUse consistent, neutral, unambiguous tone, language, and timing when communicating with stakeholdersSummarize local school board social media policy for employeesResearch and model parent/teacher conference techniquesDescribe the legal requirements for maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding informationIdentify and practice professional behaviors in the work environmentOutline the characteristics and habits of an effective leaderResearch and report on the effects of various motivational methods promoting positive workplace cultureAnalyze effective leadership styles and summarize his or her own stylePlan and model meetings which incorporate goal-setting, strategic planning, documentation, debriefingUtilize parliamentary procedures to conduct a meetingResearch the role of advocates and explain how advocacy affects the development of public policyDescribe the processes used by individuals and groups to advocate for changeResearch and describe areas within education which are in need of policy changeCreate and publicize a plan advocating for a position on a selected issue, utilizing leadership and communication skills