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Assessing the Multiple Dimensions of Engagement to Characterize Learning: A Neurophysiological Perspective
Published on: July 1, 2015
Understanding engagement as a catalyst for leadership learning
Kamrie Risku1, Courtney Holder1
1Leadership & Community Service-Learning, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA.
Abstract:
This article provides an overview of the theoretical foundations of leadership engagement. The authors synthesize research informing leadership engagement practice and research in college environments. They highlight evidence-based instructional strategies and high-impact practices for effective leadership engagement for college students, including considerations for identity-conscious leadership engagement. The article concludes with reflections on how leadership educators and scholars may continue to evolve practice and research for deeper leadership engagement opportunities.
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