Introduction
Leadership qualities are important.
You are to investigate what qualities a leader has and how they have contributed to the development of Australian society in a positive way.
Leadership qualities:
honesty
responsibility
reliability
determination
loyalty
positive attitude
respect others
role models to others.
Contribution to society – portray Australia in a positive way, portray their field in a positive way?
Task
With a partner you are to choose one person from Australian society who you believe has leadership qualities.
Why do you consider this person to be a leader?
What are the things they do that identify them as a leader?
What field do they come from (arts, science, sport, education, government, industry)?
Why are they leaders within this field?
How have their actions affected Australian society?
What qualities do they have that make them leaders?
Process
Websites that will assist in your research:
http://aussieeducator.org.au/reference/general/famousaustralians.html
http://www.whitehat.com.au/australia/people/Living.asp
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/achievers/australian.html
http://www.artshub.com.au/au/news-article/opinions/arts/artshubs-top-australian-arts-leaders-183057
Evaluation
Your work will be evaluated.
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Leadership qualities |
Has clearly identified a range of leadership qualities with supporting evidence. |
Has identified a few qualities with little supporting evidence |
Has identified one or two qualities with no supporting evidence. |
Has not identified any leadership qualities |
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Actions of individual |
Has clearly identified how the actions of the individual have affected a group or whole society. |
Has identified some actions of the individual without full specifics of the affect that they have had |
Has identified some actions of the individual but not how they have affected a group or whole society. |
Has not identified actions taken by the individual |
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Explain the significance of individual |
Explicit explanation as to why this individual is a significant person in history/society. |
Some explanation with minimal detail. |
Identified as significant but no detail given. |
No explanation given |
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Selection of information |
Has made informed choices regarding important and relevant information which demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. |
Some irrelevant material included and/or evidence of plagiarism.
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Minimal information and/or mostly irrelevant. Evidence of plagiarism. |
Little or no consideration given to relevance of content. Plagiarism. |
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Organisation of information |
Information is presented in a logical sequence with appropriate headings and sub-headings where necessary. |
Some sub-headings. Most information in a logical sequence. |
Some sub-headings, some sequencing |
Little organisation or thought given to presentation of information. |
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Detail of text |
Text elaborates on key ideas |
Most key ideas identified with some elaboration |
Few key ideas identified with little or no elaboration. |
Key ideas not identified and no elaboration |
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Presentation of information |
Confident presentation, which engages and informs the audience. Clear speech demonstrating a thorough understanding of the topic. |
Was prepared to have a go, and showed some understanding of the topic. |
Presentation was rushed and lacked detail and planning. |
Unprepared presentation or unwilling to present. Speech difficult to hear/understand. Little understanding of topic demonstrated. |
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Grammar and punctuation |
All correct |
Up to 5 errors |
5 – 10 errors |
10+ errors |
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Spelling |
All correct |
Up to 5 errors |
5 – 10 errors |
10+ errors |
Conclusion
You and your partner will present your findings in a final presentation to the whole class and teacher.
How you present these findings are your choice.
PowerPoint
Poster
Verbal presentation
Feedback will be provided from other students and the teacher.
Credits
Author Biography
Susie Neil. I am a Bachelor of Education, Primary student. I have been studying part time for 5 years.
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Teacher Page
Grade 6.
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority: History (2012)
- ACHHK116
- ACHHS120
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority: English (2012)
- ACHELY1709
- ACELY1715