Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: A Global Study of Student Leadership
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| Title: | Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: A Global Study of Student Leadership |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ewan Wright (ORCID |
| Source: | Educational Studies. 2025 51(3):327-347. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Human Capital, Student Leadership, Student Attitudes, Cross Cultural Studies, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Australasia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, India, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Tanzania, United States |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03055698.2023.2216331 |
| ISSN: | 0305-5698 1465-3400 |
| Abstract: | Schools play a crucial role in developing the next generation of leaders. However, most leadership research in schools focuses on adults rather than students. In this article, we apply a reimagined human capital framework to investigate student perspectives on leadership at a global association of elite schools. Based on survey data from 6,760 students in 34 countries and interview data from 93 students in 11 countries, the findings demonstrate student perspectives on leadership, how leadership is developed, and how student leaders can drive social change. First, we discuss how schools can support leadership development by understanding how students conceptualise leadership, promoting an ethos that leadership can be learnt, and providing opportunities for 'hands-on' leadership experience. Second, we highlight student views on the social returns of student leadership. Finally, we draw attention to the importance of inclusivity in leadership opportunities. Overall, we underscore the importance of schools expanding student leadership opportunities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1486038 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Schools play a crucial role in developing the next generation of leaders. However, most leadership research in schools focuses on adults rather than students. In this article, we apply a reimagined human capital framework to investigate student perspectives on leadership at a global association of elite schools. Based on survey data from 6,760 students in 34 countries and interview data from 93 students in 11 countries, the findings demonstrate student perspectives on leadership, how leadership is developed, and how student leaders can drive social change. First, we discuss how schools can support leadership development by understanding how students conceptualise leadership, promoting an ethos that leadership can be learnt, and providing opportunities for 'hands-on' leadership experience. Second, we highlight student views on the social returns of student leadership. Finally, we draw attention to the importance of inclusivity in leadership opportunities. Overall, we underscore the importance of schools expanding student leadership opportunities. |
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| ISSN: | 0305-5698 1465-3400 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03055698.2023.2216331 |
