Dolan, Rose
(2001)
Today's Youth,
Today's Leaders and Citizens:
Youth Leadership and its Importance
in Education.
Masters thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Abstract
This study focuses on youth leadership as one way in which students within the
school community are encouraged to be involved in the school and the effects of
this involvement on them. It discusses the styles of leadership utilised and the
views of youth on leadership. It considers the characteristics of a leader as
defined by adolescents and the potential opportunities for involvement as
perceived by the adolescent. Research conducted with participants in a youth
leadership training programme forms the basis for discussion. Research
conducted with a school not involved in the programme allows a basis for
attitudinal comparisons.
The methods employed for data gathering include questionnaires, interviews with
key personnel and a focus group discussion. Findings include a description of
leadership characteristics based upon personality, physical traits and work ethos.
Participation in leadership programmes is influential in opinion formation,
development of self-esteem and an increased sense of belonging to the school
community. In addition, it provides a model for citizenship and democratic
involvement. There is an increase in skills at both personal and interpersonal
levels and an improved understanding of the school structure and personnel.
| Item Type: |
Thesis
(Masters)
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| Keywords: |
Youth;
Leaders and Citizens;
Youth Leadership;
in Education |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Education |
| Item ID: |
5142 |
| Depositing User: |
IR eTheses
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| Date Deposited: |
10 Jul 2014 13:12 |
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| Use Licence: |
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