Thesis
Cross-curricular instruction and leadership: how experiential education experiences develop management strategies
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2016
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/103242
Abstract
The study conducted in this paper is a two pronged, mixed-method study examining the transference of learning from lecture in a semester long class to weekly leadership studios and weekly reflections. Journals entries were analyzed using qualitative methods throughout each semester the study was conducted along with quantitative analysis of pre- and post-activity surveys administered at the beginning and end of each semester. This two pronged research method was designed to answer the following research questions: Do students identify instances in which they transferred leadership skills from lecture to leadership studios based on challenge course activities? If so, how? Do students' reflections in their journal indicate a belief that their leadership skills changed during the semester? If so, how? The quantitative data indicated a significant correlation for two of the three semesters. Analysis of the qualitative data indicated support for both research questions. Leadership skills were transferred from lecture to leadership studios and then to their future careers or relationships. Semester results ranged from 83% to 96% of students in a post-activity survey, self-identifying an increase in leadership skills with 41% of students identifying at least one way in which content from class related to their current real life and future real life experiences.
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Details
- Title
- Cross-curricular instruction and leadership
- Creators
- Tamara Danielle Crooks
- Contributors
- Jo Clay Olson (Degree Supervisor)Joan L. Ellis (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Teaching and Learning, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525025701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis