Semester: Fall 2015
Instructor: Paula Seniors
Course Description: "In
this course we will learn about the interdisciplinary field of African
American Studies. We will learn about the historical background of
African American Studies; explore the intersections between race,
gender, and class in the discipline; and learn about the subfields that
make up African American Studies. We will also gain an understanding of
the interconnections between scholarship and activism. Assignments
include sixteen quizzes, weekly readings viewing assigned videos,
listening to assigned music, and reading assigned plays and poems." (from the syllabus
Takeaways: 1) History can be viewed with a series of different lenses. When working with a team, as a leader it is important to consider everyone's background and experiences. This can shape the way people think and can help leaders understand people's perspectives better.
2) African American is a large group of many cultures grouped together. They are extremly diverse: Cubans, African Americans, Haitians, and native Africans. While Americans like to employ stereotypes, they can easily end up being misapplied.
3) From singers, to jazz musicians, to actors and actresses, and even to the Harlem Globetrotters. African Americans led the cultural arts revolution.
Sample Work:
http://craigldrscapstone.blogspot.com/2017/03/afst-sample-work-1.html
http://craigldrscapstone.blogspot.com/2017/03/afst-sample-work-2.html
Course: Management Theory and Leadership Practice (MGT 3304)
Semester: Spring 2016
Instructor: Steve Matuszak
Course Description: "This survey course introduces the student to a broad range of concepts, theories and practices important for a basic understanding of management. Topics also focus on the environment in which today’s managers must effectively operate." (from syllabus)
Takeaways: 1) Management is the control of people to get tasks completed by any means necessary. Leadership takes this one step further and has a lot to do with inspiring others to work towards a goal they also see value in. In both cases, assignments are completed. However, by leading, you are setting a purpose that people feel attached to and inspired to do their best work.
2) As a manager, you can be people focused or project focused. It's important to keep a fine balance between the two to keep people happy and motivated while still producing a high quality product.
3) To motivate followers, one must maintain hygiene factors while creating rewards. Hygiene factors must be maintained to keep people satisfied (like toilet paper in the restrooms, temperature in the office, etc). Motivation can also be positive rewards like bonuses tailored to what motivated employees. There's a whole hierarchy to keep in mind when coming up with rewards to make sure they're suited to your followers needs and wants.
Sample Work: This course was really all online lecture watching, book reading, note taking, and taking exams. Attached are two of my four sets of notes to study for the exams.
Notes 1
Notes 2
Course: Honors Service Learning (UH 3204) (approved course substitute)
Semester: Spring 2015
Instructor: Jake Grohs
Course Description: "Through direct service, students are engaged with the local community and witness first-hand the relevant barriers and issues that are faced. Theory is used to supplement the individual experience as both a tool for providing educational/social/local context as well as a catalyst for deepened learning. In particular, concepts of childhood development, service, education, citizenship, and social change will be unpacked and examined. To intentionally integrate theory and experience, both group process and individual reflection are used consistently throughout the course. Rich community interaction, relevant and challenging readings, and an open forum for assembling the experience, will drive students to make the most of their service-learning experience." (from the syllabus)
Takeaways: 1) Public education is failing students. Teachers unions are protecting bad teachers while completely ignoring the needs of students. School systems are stuck passing around these "bad lemons" from school to school or putting them in administration center.
2) By using lottery systems for charter schools and tracking students into honors programs from a young age, the system is determining which children will be successful and which students will fail almost immediately.
3) Education varies so much by location and there must be some standardization to ensure quality control. Programs like headstart are trying to correct this by giving children from low income families get an equal start to quality education.
4) Michelle Rhee is my hero. She ignored the need to be politically correct and went into DC public schools without holding back. She is fearless and truly cared about the future of DCs children.
Sample Work:
1) Application for course substitution discussing the 7 Cs
2) My hometown education
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