Informal Learning in Academic Student Organizations: An Exploratory Examination of Student-Faculty Interactions and the Relationship to Leadership

This exploratory study examined informal learning opportunities that exist within student organizations. The researchers specifically isolated academic organizations and the interactions between students and faculty that may occur in this context. Findings indicate that 81% of participants experienc...

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Published in:Journal of leadership education 2013-04, Vol.12 (2), p.18-34
Main Authors: Holzweiss, Peggy C, Parrott, Kelli Peck, Cole, Bryan R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Educational Opportunities
Incidence
Informal Education
Interaction
Leadership
School Activities
Social Psychology
Student Attitudes
Student Leadership
Student Organizations
Student Surveys
Teacher Student Relationship
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:This exploratory study examined informal learning opportunities that exist within student organizations. The researchers specifically isolated academic organizations and the interactions between students and faculty that may occur in this context. Findings indicate that 81% of participants experienced interactions with faculty within the context of their academic organizations and students who hold leadership positions are more likely to experience interactions with faculty compared to general members. The results suggest that informal learning opportunities do exist and can be identified by using the Informal and Incidental Learning Model (Marsick & Watkins, 2001). By identifying these opportunities leadership educators can design purposeful activities within student organizations to better promote development and growth.
ISSN:1552-9045
1552-9045
DOI:10.12806/V12/I2/18