Essay About Roles Of Leaders And Essential Needs Of Your Community

Leadership Session
Grade 10Leadership Session 4ObjectivesUnderstanding the meaning and importance of society, social circles and community.Make a list of various groups you are a part of: your country, your family, your school, your class, etc.What are the essential needs of your community you are a part of – your country, your family, your school, your class?The 3S formula to be more than a citizen of your community:Spotting the problemsServing with passionSkid marks on the path- leave a trail and inspire others to follow……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SCRIPTSession 4 – The Citizen LeaderSequence IDVideoAudioRemarks1MID SHOT OF THE ANCHORHello….. Skillizens!! Welcome again! I am so excited to be with you all for another wonderful year of skilling! Before we start the fourth session of leadership, Let’s take a quick look at the learning goals on leadership skills for this year……. Well……our main aim this year will be to learn about roles of leaders in our community, which will be spread over four sessions covering various features of leadership related to our society such as: Roles of leaders in our communityWhy humility & caring in must for leaders?Courage: the Key to Great LeadershipHow a leader chooses between the needs and wants of society?Skillizens….you must have heard that every Community needs a leader……but why is that so?? Can’t a community exist  without a leader? Well ……an example could help us understand the underlying logic. Have you seen a train going somewhere? Who is leading it?  Who is at the front? Yes…it’s the engine…… It is same with our community leaders. Leaders are like the engine of any community, and they guide and give directions to the community.  Got the point….?Now, let’s start today’s session. Our session objectives are: Roles leaders play in a community.Different ways in which good leaders help their community.Examples of leaders caring for people in the community.Learning Objectives:Roles leaders play in a community.Different ways in which good leaders help their community.Real-world examples of leaders caring for people in the community.All these objectives should come one by one on screen as the Anchor is speaking [d Para] Also give the heading as Learning Objectives.2ANCHOR VOICE InBackgroundCommunity leaders build community!  They bring certain changes to their community that makes everyone’s life better. Increasing job opportunities for the community, founding a day care center, getting rid of a waste dump are some examples of such changes.Well!! Now lets think about an important question……who is a community leader??. A community leader can be a person who dives into the water to rescue a drowning child. Maybe someone who cleverly persuades people to contribute and make a new library for the community. Or….simply a person who finds a solution to some problem of the community……It could be anyone……even you can be a community leader!   [Pop up question 1]Well, let me tell you a story of 2 sons of a king; both leaders of their people but ….with a big difference! One grew up to become a great community leader and the other one ….well, he lacked something, let’s see what ???? Pop up question 1……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3Story starts with Anchor narrating in backgroundKing voice overPrinces’ voice overPeter voice overSoldier voice overOnce upon a time, in the Kingdom of Dreamland, there was a king who had two sons named Peter and Albert. Both of them were very much devoted to their father.Once a great drought struck their kingdom. The king’s country estates faced a serious water shortage.King called his sons and said, “My dear children, our country estates in north and south are facing a serious water shortage, I’m going to give each of you a big responsibility. “Peter, take as much as you want from treasury and build a large canal in the north part of kingdom to supply water to my country estates”, the king ordered his elder son. “You too Albert, but you will cover the south region of kingdom”, the king told his younger son.Both sons said, “ Your wish is our command father.”Peter took part of his fathers riches and part of the army. With them, he travelled north where he ordered the people of those lands to work hard on building the canal. He supervised the work very carefully, paying the villagers fairly, and finishing the project within two years. Proud of his work, he returned to the palace with his army; he reached the palace only to find the place in the midst of celebrations.He asked the gatekeeper, “ What are these celebrations for? Are people celebrating my return?”“No Sir”, the gatekeeper replied hesitantly.“Then what” the prince almost shouted.“Sir, your brother is being crowned as King”, replied the gatekeeper.“Sir, your brother had taken only one year to build his canal in the south, and he managed to do the job with hardly any soldiers or money! Our emperor was very happy and he declared that Prince Albert will be the future king”, the gatekeeper further added.  This seemed so strange to Peter that he began to investigate the southern canal. He found more than a few irregularities. He returned to the palace, sought the king, “father! stop this madness of making Albert King.”Why are you saying that? Is there something I should know?” asked the King. “You know how much I love my brother, but he has gone crazy”, the prince replied.“How”? asked the king.“He has destroyed your reputation. He built this canal not according to the plans you gave him. He created so many outlets for the villages that barely half the water arrives at our country estates. He opposed the prime minister in front of the villagers, and did not pay any of the workers. He even used your soldiers as labourers,” He said.The King, gazing tenderly at his son replied, “My son, what you say is true. Your brother took the initiative to modify the canal to improve it; he took this initiative to improve the lives of everyone. He convinced the villagers to work quickly and without pay. He had the courage to challenge the prime minister to defend justice, and the charisma to set his soldiers to work for longer hours than the villagers. His commitment was so great that he himself was the one who worked hardest on the project, forgetting his Princely status. You know what, my son? This is why everyone adores your brother, and they would do anything for him. He is more than their King, he is their true leader”.Peter came to recognize the greatness of his brother and without hesitation, he ran to his brother, congratulated him and hugged him and said, “you are the true leader……my brother……..my king!” Appropriate graphics with every point(some different in facial emotion of Peter and Albert should be shown so that the learners can identify how true leader looks , maybe kinder, maybe more caring and maybe more humble etc. 4MID SHOT OF THE ANCHORSo, dear Skiilizens! Did you see how perfectly Albert played the role of a community leader!!Both brothers had the same resources…….both completed their responsibilities well……but Albert……the true community leader used his imagination and resources to help the people of his Kingdom. He became a guide and inspired his people to work for making their life better……this is how a community leader works.He set an example by working hard, using his knowledge and  building a team………..……….in short, he showed the characteristics of a true community leader.  [Pop up Question 2]Pop up Question 2……………………………………………………………………………….5What does community leaders do? …..and how do they achieve their Goals? Sometimes I wonder…….. is dreaming a part of being a community leader? What do you think?  Well, it almost is….I  think it is!! As a matter of fact, the first thing you need to become a good community leader is to have a dream for your community and that also on a biiiiigggg scale……..i.e. on community scale. Of course, after that you need to selflessly work towards making the dream come true.Ok, let’s see, how a leader can help his community through this short but sweet story of Anita…..a sweet little girl! 6Story starts with Anchor narrating in backgroundVoice of AnitaAdi voiceVoce of motherVoice of friendVoice of VikkiAnita is an eight-year-old girl living in the city of Gurgaon in India. Every morning,while waiting for her school bus, she saw a group of poor children studying under a tree. She asked her mother why these children are not studying in a school. Her mother told her, “These are poor children. Their parents cannot afford to send them to school, hence some people have are helping them by teaching here.”Her curiosity was aroused so, she decided to know more about these children. She got a chance one day in the evening when she was playing in the park. She saw two of those children, one boy and one girl, playing in the park. Anita went to them and introduced herself. “Hi! I am Anita. I saw both of you studying under the tree.”“Hi, My name is Adi and this is my sister Pinki. Our mother works as a maid in the society.”” The boy told Anita. “Why do you people study under a tree?” Anita asked.“Our parents are poor; they do not have enough money to send us to school. Some ladies from society teach us in their free time.” Pinki said. “We do not have books and copies and pen and pencils.” She further added. Anita was shocked to hear this. She went to her home with a sad heart. Her mother asked, “Anita, what’s the matter? Why have you got such a long face?” Anita told her about Adi and Pinki. Her mother said, “Darling, do not think too much about the poor children. Some people help them by donating old books & stationary. You cannot do anything about it.” Anita thought for a moment and said, “But Mom, if instead of some people, all people start contributing, then their problem of school education can be solved easily.” “Yes, it can be done but who is going to do all the work. It is a tough job.” Her mother said. “I will do it.” She eagerly said. Seeing her eagerness, her mother agreed and also promised to help her. With a sense of determination, she started putting together a plan. In the evening, she collected all her friends and told them about Adi, Pinki all other children who needed their help. All of them agreed to help. “So, Anita, how do we start?” One of her friend asked.“Well! I have made a plan. Let me tell you.” Anita replied eagerly. “First we will form a group and also involve Adi, Pinki and her friends to help us collect all the things which they need for their education. “Yes! We will name our group ‘Friends Forever’ ” shouted Anita’s friend Vikki. “No….. Let us name it ‘Friends in Need’” said Anita. Yes! Yes! Yes!…all other children agreed enthusiastically. “Friends in Need is a good name.”“Ok! Let it be ‘Friends in Need’. Now let me tell you my complete plan” Anita pleaded. “We will divide into teams of two people each. Each team will have one child from the society and one from school. Then we will visit homes in society. We will request people to donate old books and stationary. We will also prepare leaflets and stick them on all notice boards of society. We will also organize street plays.” “Wow! What a brilliant idea!” exclaimed all her friends.Next day onwards, ‘Friends in Need’ started their campaign. They started posting notices, distributing leaflets and visiting homes in the society. Their efforts started bearing fruits. People started bringing old books and stationary. Even people from other societies started collecting things to help the children. In a few weeks, Anita’s group has collected enough material to last a few years! Anita did not stop at it. Soon she and her group started organizing evening classes in labourers’ colony where even the poor children’s parents took part in the classes. She taught them about hygiene and other basic human skills.Very soon everyone noticed marked improvement in the life of those poor children. Seeing Anita’s efforts bearing good results, many people joined her cause. Even the elderly people started coming and helping. A small step by Anita has turned into a revolution! Her work and dedication has brought a positive change into the society. 7MID SHOT OF THE ANCHORSo, what do we learn from this story……….we learnt that …..there are many ways through which leaders can help their community…….all you need is determination and initiative!Now Let’s do a quick activity to revise our understanding of Leadership in community.Activity8MID SHOT OF THE ANCHORWelcome back! Skillizens……now as we are very clear about the relation between a community and its leader………let us try to name some famous community leaders who stand apart from others and whose contribution will be remembered throughout the history!! 9ANCHOR VOICE IN THE BACK GROUND[with soothing music]Mother Teresa……a noble soul who embraced a part of the society whom nobody was even ready to touch…….the Neglected and Poor leprosy patients of Calcutta in India…….. Her entire life was fully devoted to helping the poor, the sick, the needy, and the helpless. Her work led to creation of the organization ‘Missionaries of Charity’ that till today is working hard for poor, destitute and needy people of the world.Kailash Satyarthi…….the Noble Laureate is an activist against child labour. He has worked hard to protect the rights of young children all over the world. It is due to his efforts that many countries have banned child labour. Florence Nightingale ….also called ‘Angle of Mercy’ was a person who enjoyed caring for sick people. She learnt nursing and during her lifetime saved thousands of lives. Her selfless work for the community led people to call her a ministering angel. Today, she is known as the founder of modern nursing.Martin Luther King…..Was an American Civil rights activist and one of the most important persons in USA who stood up for the equality of Blacks. During his time, blacks were considered 2nd class citizen and did not have many rights as compared to whites. It is due to his efforts that….. today, constitution of USA provides equal rights to blacks and even a person of Black origin can even become the President of USA.Attractive different photos of the leaders throughout voice over with zoom in and appropriate background.10MID SHOT OF THE ANCHORSo you see, leaders play a very important role in our society. A community leader should have many essential qualities such as honesty and commitment. Community members should be proud to follow him/her…….like we saw in the case of an ordinary school kid like Anita or great people like Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King.Okkk…..Skillizens…..now is the time to play a game to practice playing the role of a leader in community. Go ahead, click on the following link and play a very interesting video game. LINK of Game11MID SHOT OF THE ANCHORFriends….lets end this session now. I am sure that all of you now want to be a good leader of your community. Go ahead and do it…..I wish you all the best. Now with this, we come to the end of our session. Take care and good bye  ☺Link to Assessment Questions