Reflection Entry 12

A journal article, "A Constructivist Case Study Examining Leadership Development of Undergraduate Students in Campus Recreational Sports," was a study on several campus leaders and their leadership skills. Some key points that the college leaders noted where that when making decisions, it is a good idea to have support from their group members. In addition, they commented on how their public speaking and written communication skills improved. The leaders also gained an appreciation for diversity while working with others. Not only that, but they said that part of learning and being a good leader is when you can learn from your mistakes. I think that this ties in to constructivism because the students are discovering how to be a good leader and working through knowing what it takes to be a good leader using the constructivist process of active learning. They are truly learning by doing, and at the same time, are learning a lot about themselves.

Hall, S., Forrester, S. & Borsz, M. (2008). A constructivist case study examining leadership development of undergraduate students in campus recreational sports. Journal of College Student Development, 49(2).