The Leader in Me? Understanding Student and Teacher Perspectives of Leader in Me

Author

Summer El-AttracheFollow

Campus Location

Abilene Campus

Date of Award

Spring 5-12-2018

Document Type

Manuscript

Department

Teacher Education

Degree Name

Master of Education in Teaching and Learning

First Advisor

Andrew Huddleston

Abstract

Within the last 20 years, Leader in Me has become increasingly popular among elementary schools looking to incorporate leadership skills in their curriculum. The purpose of this study was to look at the perceptions that students and teachers have of Leader in Me and their perceptions about its impact on student leadership. The author collected data through student and teacher surveys, student and teacher interviews, observations, and document collection. After analyzing and coding the data using the constant comparative method, the author found four major themes. First, participants believed Leader in Me helped students take more ownership of their learning. Second, participants believed the program led to an increase in student kindness. Third, teachers believed the program worked for most students, but not all. Fourth, teachers believed that it placed more work on them. This study provides beneficial information for schools who may be looking to implement Leader in Me.

Recommended Citation

El-Attrache, Summer, "The Leader in Me? Understanding Student and Teacher Perspectives of Leader in Me" (2018). Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning. 9.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/metl/9