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Natalie Coers1, Tara Widner2, Kyle Patrick Williams3
1Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Undergraduate leadership education programs can effectively integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to prepare students for civic and professional roles. This approach enhances leadership development by addressing global challenges within academic settings.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Leadership Studies
- Sustainability Science
Background:
- Undergraduate leadership education is crucial for preparing students for civic and professional engagement.
- Integrating global challenges into curricula is an emerging trend in higher education.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a comprehensive framework for addressing complex global issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the contextual application of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within undergraduate leadership education programs.
- To identify promising classroom practices for leadership development using the SDG framework.
- To examine how higher education institutions can leverage SDGs to foster student engagement with local and global challenges.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of leadership programs at two higher education institutions.
- Contextual description of academic leadership courses and programs.
- Identification and description of pedagogical strategies aligned with the SDG framework.
Main Results:
- The SDG framework provides a relevant and effective structure for undergraduate leadership education.
- Specific classroom practices were identified that successfully embed SDG-related learning outcomes.
- Leadership education can be enhanced by connecting theoretical concepts to practical, real-world challenges.
Conclusions:
- Undergraduate leadership programs can be significantly enriched by adopting the SDGs as an organizing framework.
- The integration of SDGs promotes a more holistic and globally conscious approach to leadership development.
- Higher education institutions should consider adopting SDG-informed curricula to better prepare future leaders.
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