Fall 2010
PTE 401: PTE Leadership Organization
Dr. Timothy R. Whicker
The College of Education and Technology (CET) at Eastern New Mexico University views itself and its constituents as a
community of learners, involved in a journey of learning. This journey is marked by a strong commitment to the preparation
of lifelong learners who are continuously involved in professional growth and development. The College refers to this
learning journey as TREC. TREC represents excellence in Theory, Research, Effective Practices, and Commitment.
In this course the significance of the learning journey or T.R.E.C is measured (or benchmarked) by the weekly discussion
board posting/responding assignments that exemplify critical thinking and allows travelers (course participants) to reflect
on what has been learned and experienced.
I. Course Description
This course covers the process of Professional Technical Education (PTE) program leadership, supervision, and project
management. Also covered is the study of human relations factors including planning, organizing, evaluating, staff
development, labor relations, policy practices, and public relations.
II. Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants should be able to apply leadership concepts and practices to achieve
organizational goals in career and technical education.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Define leadership (Assessed Quiz One & Final Exam)
Discuss leadership organization in career and technical education (Assessed Final Exam)
Discuss how leadership as a trait is different than leadership as a process (Assessed Quiz One & Final Exam)
Discuss the difference between appointed and emergent leadership (Assessed Quiz One & Final Exam)
Differentiate between leadership, power, coercion, and management (Assessed Quiz One & Final Exam)
Identify the elements of the leadership trait approach (Assessed Quiz One, Project/Assignment One & Final Exam)
Assess personal leadership traits (Assessed Project/Assignment One)
Identify the elements of the leadership skills approach (Assessed Quiz Two & Final Exam)
Assess personal leadership skills (Assessed Quiz Two & Final Exam)
Identify the elements of the leadership style approach (Assessed Quiz Two, Project/Assignment Two & Final Exam)
Assess personal leadership style (Assessed Project/Assignment Two)
Identify the elements of the leadership situational approach (Assessed Quiz Three & Final Exam)
Assess personal approach to situational leadership (Assessed Quiz Three & Final Exam)
Identify the elements of transformational leadership (Assessed Quiz Three & Final Exam)
Assess personal transformational leadership behavior (Assessed Quiz Three & Final Exam)
Discuss ethical issues that arise in leadership situations (Assessed Project/Assignment Three & Final Exam)
Identify the elements of team leadership (Assessed Final Exam)
Assess team and leadership effectiveness (Assessed Final Exam)
Note: PTE 401 Course Objectives are also assessed through the graded weekly discussion board posting/responding
assignments. See Grading Rubric for Discussion Question Postings and Response for specific assessment criteria.
III. General Course Information
Instructional Facility Design (PTE 401P)
CRN 17458 Section 1WW
Fall 2010
3 Credit Hours
Fax: (575) 562-2080
Instructor: Dr. Timothy R. Whicker
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (575) 562-4124
Office: UA 112A
Office Hours: See Course Introduction
IV. Required/Suggested Course Materials
Required Course Materials:
A. Text:
Leadership: Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition by Peter Northouse
B. Students in online courses must have access to computers and software that meet certain minimum technical
specifications to use Blackboard.
V. Grading Policy
For each Unit an “Assignment Sheet” document will be posted that will detail all coursework to be completed for that
Unit. The table below provides an overview of the course assignments. Specific details regarding each assignment will be
included in the “Assignment Sheet” that will be posted weekly. The weekly Unit Assignment Sheet may be located by
selecting “Learning Modules” from the “Course Tools” menu and then the “Unit” desired (such as, Unit One Assignments).
For additional information regarding assignments, due dates, and point values, refer to the course “Calendar.”
Assignments Overview
Assignment
Due Date
Total Points (390)
Discussion Questions/Response
Weekly (Sunday – 11:55
pm MST)
24 Points Weekly
192 Points (Total)
Introduction
10/24/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
10
Browser Verification
10/24/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
8
Project/Assignment One
10/31/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
20
Project/Assignment Two
11/21/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
20
Project/Assignment Three
12/5/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
20
Quiz 1 (Units 1-2)
Available 11/3/10 –
11/6/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
20
Quiz 2 (Units 3-4)
Available 11/17/10 –
11/20/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
20
Quiz 3 (Units 5-6)
Available 12/1/10 –
12/4/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
20
Final Exam (Units 1-8)
Available 12/8/10 –
12/10/10 (11:55 pm
MST)
60
Note: If you are pursuing the Bachelor of Occupational Education (BOE) Degree, a grade of “D” in this course will not
count in the Secondary Concentration.
Grading Scale
351 – 390 PTS (90% – 100%) =
A
312 – 350 PTS (80% – 89%) =
B
273 – 311 PTS (70% – 79%) =
C
234 – 272 PTS (60% – 69%) =
D
233 PTS OR BELOW (59% OR
BELOW) =
F
Make-Up Work/Late Work Policy
All make-up work and missed work is the student’s responsibility. Additionally, all work turned in late will lose 10
percentage points for each day it is late. For example, an assignment worth 20 points will lose 2 points (10 percent of 20)
for each day it is late. Accordingly, after 10 days, a “0” zero will be recorded.
VI. General/Miscellaneous
A. Attendance Policy
“Attendance” in this course is defined by participation in assigned course activities. Lack of participation in weekly
discussions and failure to submit assignments in a timely manner will result in loss of credit, thereby effecting final
grades.
B. Disability Services
If you have a diagnosed disability or believe that you have a disability that might require reasonable
accommodation on the part of the instructor, please contact the Disabilities Services Office at (575) 562-2280. As
part of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the student to disclose a disability prior to
requesting reasonable accommodation. Students with disabilities who request accommodations are to provide an
academic accommodation form within the first two weeks of class. For additional information regarding Services
for Students with Disabilities you may access the Office of Disabilities Services at
http://www.enmu.edu/disabilityservices.
C. Student Conduct
When on campus, online students will adhere to all University policies for conduct and behavior. The same
standards will also apply to online discussions/chat sessions, email, and any other communications. These
standards will apply to student-student as well as student-professor communications. A student's online behavior
that is deemed disruptive by the professor will result in the student being dismissed from the class. Students are
expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate and collegial manner while interacting with the professor and
each other online. Also, it is important to remember that all participants should respect each person’s
contributions. Furthermore, students are to avoid profanity, off-color language, and personal attacks in all course
communications, both private and public. For additional information regarding student conduct, see the posted
Course Introduction and the ENMU Student Handbook found at ENMU’s “Student Affairs” Page
(http://www.enmu.edu/services/student-affairs/).
D. Academic Integrity
Students are responsible for achieving academic and course goals and objectives as prescribed by their instructors
and for demonstrating attainment in an honest manner. Failure to do so may result in two different outcomes.
Misrepresentation of knowledge can influence a course requirement. Cheating, plagiarism, or other acts of
academic dishonesty compromise the integrity of the academic process and community and are subject to
disciplinary action. An act of academic dishonesty, at the will of the University, may result in both grade changes
and/or disciplinary action.
Cheating behavior includes but is not limited to: (a) dishonesty of any kind on examinations, quizzes, written
assignments and projects; (b) unauthorized possession of examinations, quizzes or instructor records; (c) use of
unauthorized notes or information during an examination or quiz exercise; (d) the obtaining of information during
an examination or assignment from another individual and/or assisting another to cheat; (e) alteration of grades
on an examination or assignment or in instructor or University records, and (f) illegal entry or unauthorized
presence in an office of the University or residence of an instructor or unauthorized access to grade records or
examination and assignment requirements.
Plagiarism includes but is not limited to: offering the work of another as one’s own; offering the work of another
without proper acknowledgement; and/or failing to give credit for quotations or essentially identical expression of
material taken from books, encyclopedias, magazines, other reference works, term papers, reports, or other
sources of another individual (ENMU Undergraduate Catalog, 2009-2011, pp. 24-25).
E. Course Withdrawal
The Withdrawal Policy still applies to online courses, but remember that attendance is determined by completing
assignments by the due dates and by completing the required number of online discussion postings. Also,
remember that October 29, 2010 is the last day withdrawal is possible.
VII. Course Outline
A. Introduction to Leadership Organization (Unit 1)
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Leadership Trait Approach (Unit 2)
Leadership Skills Approach (Unit 3)
Leadership Style Approach (Unit 4)
Leadership Situational Approach (Unit 5)
Transformational Leadership (Unit 6)
Leadership Ethics (Unit 7)
Team Leadership (Unit 8)
VIII. Syllabus Modification
The instructor reserves the right to change or modify information, course structure, and guidelines provided in the syllabus
as needed to accommodate extraordinary or unforeseen circumstances. If modifications become necessary, students will
be notified in as timely a manner as practical.