The Is A Spiritual Journey Of A Student's Education

Mezirow (1991) states that a learner’s viewpoint is interrupted when faced with perplexing problems in regards to their Weltanschauung. He defines several steps and phases of transformational learning which gives the learner an adaptation of a new way of thinking (Mezirow, 1991). It’s important to know that transformational learning is based on our own reflection and how we interpret our experiences, ideas, and assumptions gained through prior learning. By looking deeper into ourselves we can reflect on the positive and negative outcomes of our behaviors.

At the beginning of this course, “Collaboration, Communication, & Case Analysis for Health Care Master’s Learners”, I had a generalized definition of what a leader is. A leader is an individual who overlooks an organization. However, I learned that the definition of a leader or leadership is much more complex than that. An effective leader is ethical, sensitive to diversity, and has the ability to form strong relationships. Currently, I do not hold a professional leadership position. However, I am taking courses in the public health field and taking nursing classes to become an infection prevention nurse.

The researchers reviewed related educational peer-reviewed literature, as it pertained to their study. They reviewed literature topics related to transformational leadership, best practices of educational leadership, strategies for improved school culture, and leadership styles and its impact on teacher morale. The researchers identify in their review of the literature characteristics of “true” transformational leadership to include a leader’s ability to “lead by example and have the ability to articulate goals of the organization which

Author Tara Isabella Burton writer of “Why Are American Colleges Obsessed With 'Leadership'” challenging the assumption that universities should seek out leadership qualities in students. “The implicit message behind the rhetoric of the leadership is that learning for learning’s sake is not enough” she says. Than questions the readers: “What’s the wrong with being a follower? Or a lone wolf?”

Leaders are motivators, innovators, and passionate individuals. Through their hard work and personality, leaders are able to set goals for themselves to create positive change both on their own and with others. Michael Pollan, an author, food activist, journalist and professor at UC Berkeley, demonstrates and actively practices key leadership skills that I find both inspiring and thoughtful. His system thinking approach to his own personal learning, to leading others, and his approach to health promotion is what makes him an exemplary leader that Kouzes and Posner would approve of.

Leadership is often defined as the process of “influencing the thinking and action of others with respect to achieving a goal” (Gaudine & Lamb, 2015, p. 2). This paper focuses on interactional theories, specifically transformational leadership, which involves the leader creating and providing a vision and influencing followers to achieve the goals, exhibiting enthusiasm and optimism (Gaudine & Lamb, 2015). To be an effective leader, one must exhibit a transformational leadership style. This includes being emotionally intelligent, having appropriate conflict resolution strategies and being able to respect diverse views. For this assignment, we conducted an interview with our former instructor, K.R., who we

John Quincy Adams once said “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, and become more, you are a leader.”

Spiritual disciplines will prepare us for our journey in Christ. I feel if understanding correctly, the classical Christian Pilgrimage remind us that we all have issues requiring regular examination. In chapter eight, the classical Christian Pilgrimage tells us we are at different stages on the path of wholeness in Christ. However, in my thoughts some areas of our Christian journey we may be doing well, but in other areas we have not touched at all. Not to mention, these are the place we are not ready or capable of handling yet, however, as we mature in God and He knows what we can handle, then we are awakened. God awakens us to our true selves which have not been completely revealed. In reality, once we reach maturity to God, he reveals all that is hidden deep inside of us (the real us/you). By the same token, he let us see the inner behaviors, attitudes, desires, in fact how we measure up in them being Christ-like. I feel the awakening stage deals with the comfort of being set free of these issues that are holding us back also causing detours on our path to wholeness in Christ. Equally, the threat is being afraid to see who we really are; also how far from Christ-like we really are. We must first be awakened from our separation also alienation from God (Mulholland 79-82).

One who is in a leadership position must be knowledgeable in his or her field. If one is not knowledgeable, then he or she cannot provide adequate guidance, be innovative, effectively advocate on the behalf of students, or effectively collaborate with a team of professionals. I strive to be competent by being aware of the latest evidence based research, by collaborating with my colleagues, and by pursuing more about the field of education through continuing my education as a high-quality teacher. An effective educator must be proficient in the skills needed to be a leader. If one is not competent in showing compassion, perseverance, innovation, and collaboration, one cannot depict positive acts of

The way I look at and feel myself today would readily reveal not only the palpable changes in me but the undeniable transformation that happened to my whole self brought about as a product of my undertaking the Superintendents’ Leadership Program. A number of my subordinates and local stakeholders have noticed that difference in my person since I subjected myself to the strenuous but enjoyable regiment of the Superintendents’ Leadership Program.

Living in the Residential Leadership Community during my freshman year at Virginia Tech was an experience that yielded many results. For one, I developed a holistic leadership philosophy where leadership is defined as the relationship between a leader and his or her followers in which the two parties are bound by common values. In this relationship, the two parties are devoted to bringing the other to a higher level of moral character in the path toward accomplishing group goals. Social change, then, transcends through this relationship because of such moral change and goal achievement. However, leadership development did not cease with philosophical discussions concerning the definition and boundaries of leadership. After the development of our leadership theory, students were asked to partake in a “Praxis Experience,” in which each student was allowed the freedom to explore his or her personal leadership philosophy in the local community. For my project, I chose to study the leadership styles of public health officials in rural Appalachia. With this study, I worked closely with countless individuals devoted to changing the face of Appalachian health, and further developed a language to discuss the health issues plaguing the region. Because of these studies, I feel better prepared to face an ever-changing world of health care in which a physician is

There are many positions in life, personal, professional, spiritual, and so on that asks us to have a particular stance or belief. These positions will change over time and are often quiet fluid in nature. The mission of the University of Charleston (University Of Charleston About Us, 2015) is to educate and enrich students to conform their current and future lifestyles. The Organizational Leadership (OL) program I started in 2011 has revealed to me the various complexities associated with change. My development in the organizational leadership curriculum has opened my eyes to areas that have helped me relate to others. Introduction of the adult learner, the explanation of psychological, personality development, the study of different types of leadership and their styles for certain positions. The organization and process to be successful in every environment are studied in the field beginning with having a vision, to communication in an enterprise and cross-cultural boundaries with interventions to conform structure.

be finding in their individual studies. “The learning took place in the struggle, just as it does for

My father once told me that, “everything we do— be it in academia, at work, social or family life—we are guided by principles, beliefs and values that collectively form our ideology of life.” I believe that every leader, to a certain extent, is shaped through her individual personal experience. Although in some cases, we may not realize to what extent our personal assumptions and beliefs shape our ability to lead or be led.

There were 165 students that participated in this study. The study found that transformational leadership correlates positively with student learning outcomes (Bolkan & Goodbay, 2009). Although this study included men and women, it is useful to explore this leadership style because it influences a positive learning environment. Because of the unique background and experiences of African American male students, transformation leadership styles support the change that is needed to increase student