14 courses with the subject LLS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LLS 510A Contemporary Understanding of Lasallian Pedagogy (5 cr.)
In this course, the implications for the leadership and management of the Catholic School in a pluralist society are explored. The relevance and application of Lasallian pedagogies in the contemporary Lasallian school are critically examined, particularly in the context of religious education and the application of teaching and learning strategies.
This course explores the spirituality of the teacher through examining a number of De La Salle’s texts, and the Scriptures on which they are based. Particular emphasis is given to studying the text Meditations for the Time of Retreat. Contemporary views of spirituality are examined, with particular emphasis on Catholic education, and the ways in which an authentic Lasallian Catholic culture can be developed in today’s pluralistic school or workplace.
This course presents a range of skills, attitudes and behaviors directed toward personal, group, and organizational levels that contribute to, or detract from, socially responsible and professional leadership. Strategies for developing high levels of personal and institutional integrity and authenticity are presented.
In this course students combine content knowledge, instructional goals, and learning technology capabilities to create meaningful learning opportunities.
This course focuses on the skills and methods required by leaders to facilitate communication with various constituencies. Included are academic writing skills, public speaking, presentation skills, and utilizing technology to facilitate communication.
This course presents the components of nonprofit finance and investigates various forms of ministry funding. Fundraising strategies, alternative sources of funding, and budget development are discussed.
Curriculum design models and assessment principles appropriate for Lasallian ministries are discussed. Design, articulation, and assessment of curriculum for adult and student audiences are explored.
This course explores the process of school (ministry) planning. Topics include stakeholder analysis, facilitating change, project management, and planning models.
The capstone project includes a reflective portfolio that documents the learning in each course. Students create an online portfolio as they progress through the program. Upon completion of the program, this portfolio is reviewed and synthesized into a leadership model for a Lasallian ministry and personal development.
