Leadership Development in Technology Education

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Abstract

This research aims to create a methodology for the integration of leadership development in teaching Information Technology (IT) courses by using the Problem Based Learning method (PBL). The research objective was pursued through a review of important current and future leadership skills that IT students need to develop in order to meet IT job market challenges. A conceptual leadership model was developed. This research then investigated the alignment of this conceptual model with the skills requirements of the IT job market and the impact of employing the PBL approach. This study used a quantitative method of survey that was completed by undergraduate students enrolled in an IT web development course. Findings indicated that the use of PBL is an integral part of the process of daily leadership development in teaching IT courses. Students’ perceptions were studied and positive views were recorded.

ISSN

2155-496X

Publisher

IGI Global

Volume

2

First Page

86

Last Page

98

Disciplines

Education

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no

Open Access

no

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