L.E.A.D. : leadership, enhanced, achieved and developed
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Date
2001
Authors
Lorne, Darran Richard
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2001
Abstract
The objective of this study was to develop a framework in which a curriculum on
leadership could be developed. This framework specifically addressed the needs of
middle school students. Throughout Alberta many middle schools teach elements of
leadership through various courses, or mini projects. A course dedicated to teaching the
essential elements of leadership for middle school students is unique.
The leaders of our school population and the future leaders of our world are the students
attending our schools. What these people think, believe in, and act upon will help
determine the future course of world events. Students need to gain knowledge about what
leadership is, the different types of leadership and the skills associated with leadership
but, most importantly, they should learn how to implement leadership skills.
In this project, an 'action research' approach was used to develop a new curriculum
design, specific to one situation, with the potential of transferability to other middle
school settings. The participants were me as the teacher, the grade eight students enrolled
in the leadership course and the principal of the school. As the students and I progressed
through the course components, we evaluated the quality and usefulness of each
component employing the 'triangulation' technique developed by Elliott and Adelman
(1976). Data from the journal entries of all participants were collected once a week and
summarized. What the participants wrote, the feelings they expressed and the
explanations they gave of their perceptions were the key to understanding particular
topics. All have contributed to the development of a leadership curriculum, unique to our
school and owned by all.
Description
vi, 61 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Leadership , Leadership -- Study and teaching (Secondary)