Leadership 440: Developing Administrative Competence
Last updated May 2024
Welcome
This is the course book for LDRS 440: Developing Administrative Competence. This book is divided into 10 units of study to help you engage with administrative concepts. The course resources and learning activities are designed not only to help prepare you for the course assessments, but also to give you opportinities to practice various administrative skills.
On the next page you will find a summary of the course syllabus, as well as how to navigate this book. Please also refer the schedule in Moodle, as well as the Asseessment section in Moodle for instructions on required readings and assignments.
I hope you enjoy the course.
Course Notes
Course Units
This course is organized into 10 units. Each unit of the course will provide you with the following information:
- A general overview of the key concepts that will be addressed during the unit.
- Specific learning outcomes and topics for the unit.
- Learning activities to help you engage with the concepts. These often include key readings, videos, and reflective prompts.
- The Assessment section provides details on assignments you will need to complete throughout the course to demonstrate your understanding of the course learning outcomes.
Course Activities
Below is some key information on features you will see throughout the course.
Learning Activity
This box will prompt you to engage in course concepts, often by viewing resources and reflecting on your experience and/or learning. Most learning activities are ungraded and are designed to help prepare you for the assessment in this course.Personal Application
This box will encourage you to apply what you have learned in each unit. It will also remind you to check Moodle for assignment instructions, including the grading criteria and due dates.Checking Your Learning
This box is for checking your understanding, to make sure you are ready for what follows.
Note
This box signifies key notes, important quotes, or case students. It may also warn you of possible problems or pitfalls you may encounter!