The Hidden Leadership Curriculum: Alumni Perspectives on the Leadership Lessons Gained through Co-Curricular Engagement

Autor/inn/en	Rosch, David M.; Wilson, Kevin D.; May, Reuben A.; Spencer, Gayle L.
Titel	The Hidden Leadership Curriculum: Alumni Perspectives on the Leadership Lessons Gained through Co-Curricular Engagement
Quelle	In: Journal of Leadership Education, 22 (2023) 1, S.116-130 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
DOI	10.12806/V22/I1/R7
Schlagwörter	Leadership Training; Hidden Curriculum; Alumni; Outcomes of Education; Cooperative Learning; Decision Making; Needs Assessment; Student Leadership; Capacity Building; Undergraduate Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Führungslehre; Heimlicher Lehrplan; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Kooperatives Lernen; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Bedarfsermittlung; Studentenwerk
Abstract	Co-curricular engagement in postsecondary education provides students with a breadth of opportunity for leadership-focused developmental experiences. However, few studies have qualitatively examined in detail how alumni describe years later how formal co-curricular involvement contributes to their development. Such lack of attention has resulted in what we describe as a "hidden leadership curriculum" embedded in co-curricular engagement. To address this gap in the literature, we explored the leadership experiences of 25 recent alumni who were engaged within various co-curricular organizations, and the leadership lessons relevant to their professional success that they report learning as a direct result of their involvement. Findings from this study reveal how the inherent organizational challenges embedded within co-curricular engagements lead students to develop a more interdependent, relational conception of effective leadership behaviors. These conceptualizations place value on collective group engagement and decision-making, and help students recognize group needs over individual desires. In addition, many participants reported acquiring the value of generativity -- building a leadership pipeline -- within their respective co-curricular organizations. We discuss practical implications, such as the central role of challenging experiences within the co-curriculum, and suggest future research recommendations. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Association of Leadership Educators. e-mail: Jole@aged.tamu.edu; Web site: http://leadershipeducators.org/page-1014283
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01