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Leadership in Emergency Management Course Treatment

Leadership in Emergency Management Course Treatment. 12 th Annual FEMA Higher Education Conference Emmitsburg, MD June 2, 2009. Contact Information. Jane Kushma, Associate Professor Jacksonville State University (AL) jkushma@jsu.edu. Overview. Course Purpose Learning Objectives

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Leadership in Emergency Management Course Treatment

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  1. Leadership in Emergency Management Course Treatment 12th Annual FEMA Higher Education Conference Emmitsburg, MD June 2, 2009

  2. Contact Information Jane Kushma, Associate Professor Jacksonville State University (AL) jkushma@jsu.edu

  3. Overview • Course Purpose • Learning Objectives • Instructional Approach • Course Materials • Lessons • Discussion/Closing Thoughts

  4. Course Purpose To present a variety of perspectives on leadership that help to inform professional practice and the personal development of the emergency management student.

  5. Learning Objectives • To review and critique theoretical perspectives of leadership as applied to emergency management • To compare and contrast traditional and emerging paradigms • To examine the demands and requirements of crisis leadership

  6. Learning Objectives (cont.) • To apply theoretical perspectives to case situations • To understand the emotional intelligence framework and how it contributes to effective leadership. • To assess personal characteristics associated with various leadership styles in self and others.

  7. Learning Objectives (cont.) • To identify leadership and collaboration skills needed by emergency management personnel.

  8. Instructional Approach Based on M. David Merrill’s First Principles… effective instruction is problem-based and involves four phases of instruction: • Activating existing relevant knowledge • Demonstrating the knowledge and skill to the learner • Providing opportunity for the learner to apply the new knowledge and skill • Providing an opportunity for the learner to integrate this new knowledge and skill into everyday life.

  9. Course Materials • Numerous scholarly journal articles • Text: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students (Shankman and Allen, 2009)

  10. Lessons • Introduction and Leadership Overview • The Importance of Leadership: Definitions and Distinctions • Context for Leadership • Classic Theories of Leadership • Contemporary Theories of Leadership • Crisis Leadership • Performance Leadership

  11. Lessons (cont.) • Applying Leadership to the EM Cycle • Emergency Management Principles and Leadership • Leadership Applied: Federal Senior Executive Service Leadership • Ethical Leadership • Assessing Leadership • Leadership Development

  12. Lessons (cont.) • Summary and Closing Thoughts • Final Exam

  13. Discussion/Closing Thoughts • Q & A • Students need knowledge and experiences to help them learn about effective leadership. • Instruction should include activities to stimulate reflection, practical examples to improve understanding, and useful suggestions to apply learning.

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