JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
A Preliminary Study: Using a Case Study to Prepare Potential Educational Leaders for Collaboration in Leading Cultural Inclusiveness
Author(s): Yaprak Dalat Ward
Citation: Yaprak Dalat Ward, (2018) "A Preliminary Study: Using a Case Study to Prepare Potential Educational Leaders for Collaboration in Leading Cultural Inclusiveness," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol.18, Iss. 1, pp. 167-178
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
This study explored the experiences of learners as part of a university educational leadership program
course activity. Learners chose collaborative learning in solving a real-world problem and in developing
a collective plan of action to better tackle school and community cultural inclusiveness. Observational
protocols, group interviews and reflections of 13 graduate-level potential educational leaders made up
the data. The findings revealed that collaboration proved beneficial in improving skills in cultural
responsiveness and cultural sensitivity. Moreover, leaders learned ways to set aside personal agendas
and focus on their institutional goals to better manage cultural barriers to the success of their students.
