Development of student leadership skills and identity a case study at a Finnish university

The modern world is constantly changing and presents new challenges to individuals entering professional and adult life. Many scholars recognize that leadership skills are a crucial tool for solving problems in all areas of society.Leadership is no longer believed to be an inborn trait, but rather...

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Main Author: Jensen, Jae
Other Authors: Faculty of Education and Psychology, Kasvatustieteiden ja psykologian tiedekunta, Kasvatustieteiden laitos, Department of Education, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylän yliopisto
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access: https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/56117
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title_full Development of student leadership skills and identity : a case study at a Finnish university
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topic leadership university students competencies Finland Education Kasvatustiede Tapaustutkimus 102 korkeakoulut opiskelijat johtaminen
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