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An Examination of the Role of Learning in the Work of Community Leaders
- Date Issued:
- 2006
- Summary:
- This study was designed to examine self-directed learning readiness of volunteer community leaders and to determine if and how they used self-directed learning in their community leadership roles. The sample included volunteer community leaders in South Florida serving as board members in community leadership organizations and Rotarians serving in leadership roles in the Rotary District 6990. The results support the conclusion that community leaders are self-directed learners. They make extensive use of learning projects in their community leadership roles, use a variety of learning methods, and have a need for ongoing learning. The study suggests that designers of training for community leaders might find it valuable to reevaluate and update traditional training programs, utilize or support the identified key methods of learning and recognize that training needs to be applicable, cutting edge, and go beyond local boundaries.
Title: | An Examination of the Role of Learning in the Work of Community Leaders. |
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Name(s): |
Phares, Leatrice Turlis, author Guglielmino, Lucy M., Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
Date Created: | 2006 | |
Date Issued: | 2006 | |
Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
Extent: | 138 p. | |
Language(s): | English | |
Summary: | This study was designed to examine self-directed learning readiness of volunteer community leaders and to determine if and how they used self-directed learning in their community leadership roles. The sample included volunteer community leaders in South Florida serving as board members in community leadership organizations and Rotarians serving in leadership roles in the Rotary District 6990. The results support the conclusion that community leaders are self-directed learners. They make extensive use of learning projects in their community leadership roles, use a variety of learning methods, and have a need for ongoing learning. The study suggests that designers of training for community leaders might find it valuable to reevaluate and update traditional training programs, utilize or support the identified key methods of learning and recognize that training needs to be applicable, cutting edge, and go beyond local boundaries. | |
Identifier: | FA00000687 (IID) | |
Note(s): | Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006. | |
Subject(s): |
Experiential learning Adult learning Self-culture Organizational learning |
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Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000687 | |
Restrictions on Access: | All rights reserved by the source institution | |
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Host Institution: | FAU | |
Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |