LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2013-2015

ACTIVITY REFLECTIVE SUMMARY

ACTIVITY: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U
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ACTIVITY TOPIC: Teach 3-credit Class

PARTICIPANTS NAME: Dana L. Sawyer
1. What were the significant learning points for you in this activity?
During the summer of 2014, I taught HMS 343 - Directed Practice I. I had a total of
seven Human Services students in the class who were involved in internships. Each week
we discussed a topic specific to working in the community (i.e. documentation
procedures, ethics, communication strategies, career planning etc.) and I also conducted
site visits for each student to ensure that the placement was going well. I had not been in
the classroom since 2000, when I taught Social Policy and Planning at the Wilmington
Campus, so I had to take a crash course in Blackboard from CCIT. That was helpful to
preparing for the class. The students were engaging and interested, and the internship
sites varied. I was familiar with each one of them, and knew people at all of the
internship sites which help with any issues that arose. The students were all great to work
with and appeared to enjoy the class.

2. Which leadership characteristic(s) was/were enhanced and/or learned through this

activity? Explain.
Being back in the classroom was a great experience. I have taught several non-credit
classes over the years that were shorter in duration, so helping students reach an
Associates Degree again was fulfilling. I learned more about myself while in the
classroom again, especially about how important it is to listen. The students were
thoughtful and eager for guidance - much like staff. They absorbed all of the material,
asked good questions, learned from one another and sought guidance from me about their
future career goals. We all benefitted from the experience and plan to stay connected so
that I can support them as they move forward with their career.

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