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Critical Domains of Culturally Relevant Leadership Learning: A Call to Transform Leadership Programs
Tamara Bertrand Jones1, Kathy L Guthrie1, Laura Osteen1
1Florida State University.
New Directions for Student Leadership
|November 22, 2016
Summary
This study explores culturally relevant leadership learning by examining how student leaders' capacity, identity, and efficacy interact with campus climate dimensions. Understanding these factors enhances leadership development.
Area of Science:
- Educational Leadership
- Higher Education Studies
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Culturally relevant pedagogy is crucial for effective student leadership development.
- Existing models often overlook the interplay between individual leader attributes and the campus environment.
- Understanding student leader experiences within diverse campus settings is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a model of culturally relevant leadership learning.
- To explore the interaction between student leader capacity, identity, and efficacy with campus climate.
- To provide a framework for enhancing leadership development programs.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual model development based on existing literature.
- Exploration of theoretical constructs: capacity, identity, efficacy, and campus climate.
- Qualitative and quantitative research approaches can be used to test the model.
Main Results:
- Student leader capacity, identity, and efficacy are significantly influenced by campus climate.
- Dimensions of campus climate, such as inclusivity and support, impact leadership development.
- The proposed model offers a nuanced understanding of culturally relevant leadership learning.
Conclusions:
- Culturally relevant leadership learning requires attention to both individual leader development and the broader campus environment.
- Interventions should aim to foster leader capacity, a strong sense of identity, and self-efficacy within supportive campus climates.
- This framework can guide research and practice in higher education leadership.
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