Publication Date
3-1-2015
Abstract
The ACTFL 21st Century Skills Map (2011) proposes incorporating “leadership and responsibility” into language learning (LL). This study offers a foundational framework for combined LL and leadership development (LD) and contains a snapshot of the presence of LD in the language curriculum and observations and attitudes regarding LD in LL courses (using feedback forms and focus groups) at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in 2012. Results suggest a two dimension structure to inform LL (a) generic vs. discipline-specific LD, and (b) implicit vs. explicit incorporation of LD. Lower frequency of explicit, discipline-specific types of LD led to a department-wide exploration of LD and LL integration. These results can inform all levels of language instruction across myriad educational settings that seek to incorporate leadership.
Recommended Citation
Long, Sheri Spaine; Derby, LeAnne; Scharff, Lauren; LeLoup, Jean W.; and Uribe, Daniel
(2015)
"Leadership Development and Language Learning: A Foundational Framework,"
Dimensions: Vol. 50, Article 3.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/dimensions/vol50/iss1/3