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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 12th 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 • Instructional Approach • Course Materials • Lessons • Discussion/Closing Thoughts
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.
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
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.
Learning Objectives (cont.) • To identify leadership and collaboration skills needed by emergency management personnel.
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.
Course Materials • Numerous scholarly journal articles • Text: Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students (Shankman and Allen, 2009)
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
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
Lessons (cont.) • Summary and Closing Thoughts • Final Exam
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.