JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Developing Leaders through Service-Learning: A Canadian Experience

Author(s): Victoria Calvert

Citation: Victoria Calvert, (2012) "Developing Leaders through Service-Learning: A Canadian Experience," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.12, Iss. 5, pp. 60 - 73

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

This article includes theoretical and empirical evidence suggesting that Service-Learning (SL) experiences are conducive for the development of two critical dimensions of positive leaders; emotional intelligence and ethical leadership. SL promotes leadership development experiences by providing ‘crucible’ learning moments to students, thereby supporting arguments for the adoption of SL androgogy in Management Education. The impact of multiple SL experiences is also examined, with research results confirming a continuum of SL influence whereby the greater the exposure to SL by undergraduate students the greater the leadership development.