The Role of Transformational Learning in Women's Leadership Development

Autor/in	Suby-Long, Sallie
Titel	The Role of Transformational Learning in Women's Leadership Development
Quelle	(2012), (142 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Capella University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-2679-3934-0
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Leadership Training; Females; Transformative Learning; Graduate Surveys; Learning Activities; Reflection; Discussion (Teaching Technique); Experience; Holistic Approach; Adult Education; Adult Educators + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Führungslehre; Weibliches Geschlecht; Pädagogische Transformation; Lernaktivität; Erfahrung; Holistischer Ansatz; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende
Abstract	Based on the theory of transformational learning, the purpose of this study was to conduct survey research with women graduates of two community-based leadership development programs to determine what characteristics describe transformational learning among women participants and to identify what learning activities and experiences may foster transformational change. The results of the study indicated that over half of the participants experienced transformational learning as a result of their participation in a statewide leadership development program and "The Integrated Work of Leadership" © (K. Tyler Scott, "The Inner Work of the Leader: Discovering the Leader Within", 1999; K. Tyler Scott, "The Integrated Work of Leadership: A Journey of Transformation", 2009). The women leaders identified personal reflection, verbally discussing concerns, experiences, and leadership issues; small-group discussions, and support from classmates/colleagues as the top learning experiences that fostered their transformational learning. The research results also showed that holistic, integrated leadership development experiences influence women's leadership, work, relationships, and community involvement. As increasing numbers of women are integrally engaged in all aspects of leadership within organizations and communities, adult educators and leadership development professionals must identify and implement effective learning approaches that enhance women's overall development and that are attentive to women's specific leadership development needs. Although there is research indicating that women benefit from individualized leadership development practices and research indicating that transformational learning is beneficial to learners, there has been a gap in the current knowledge base regarding women's transformational learning related to leadership, work, relationships, and community involvement. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01