1. An Interdisciplinary Approach

2. Education-“The root of the word is e-ducere,
literally, to lead forth, or to bring out something
which is potentially present.”
~Erich Fromm, sociologist, psychologist, and
philosopher

3.  Has integrity
 Problem-solver
 Sees the big picture
 Strong
communication
skills
 Passionate
 Fair
 Knowledgeable
 Assertive
 Listens to/open to
new ideas
 Committed
 Loyal
 Directs, supports, and
participates

4. "There is no greatness without a passion to
be great, whether it's the aspiration of an
athlete or an artist, a scientist, a parent, or a
businessperson."
— Anthony Robbins

5.  Ask about the student’s passions and interests at
the beginning of the course.
 Incorporate student’s passions and interests.
 Assignments might incorporate a subject of
interest such as sports, history, nursing, and
others.
 Use an interdisciplinary approach to teaching
can help.

6. A Few Ideas
 Note cards at the beginning of the semester.
 Sharing interests/passions with verbal
introductions.
 Making a seating chart; noting things
mentioned.
 Questionnaires.

7. “In the best, the friendliest and simplest
relations flattery or praise is necessary, just
as grease is necessary to keep wheels
turning. ”
-Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace

8.  Praise the C student
 Why?
 Find the strengths in the work of
struggling students.
 Make them the positive example in
class.
 Praise them one-on-one.

9. The Strength of the C Student
Recognize the value in every work and
build leadership in the process.

10. Recognizing & Responding
Use intuition to adjust to student needs
and build leadership skills in the
process.

11. Equal Attention to All
Recognizing that you may be treating
students differently and addressing
that can make all the difference.

12.  Divide groups yourself based on
observations.
 Struggling students grouped together.
 Other students grouped together.
 Group exams, group assignments, and
group research.
 Assign the leader.

13. “Control leads to compliance;
autonomy leads to engagement.”
-Daniel Pink

14. Think outside of the box!
 Allow students to help plan assignments.
 Allow students to help set deadlines.
 Allow students to help instruct.
 Allow students to facilitate discussions.
 Allow students to evaluate each other.

15. “The highest result of education is
tolerance.”
-Helen Keller

16.  Set the ground rules for tolerance in the
classroom.
 Encourage openness and the freedom to
share thoughts.
 Instructor modeling may help students feel
comfortable with sharing.

17.  Encourage critical thinking skills.
 Critical thinking exercises
 Application to real world events
 News
 Campus happenings
 Pop culture

18.  Act as a facilitator
 Act as a resource
 Change directions when you see a need rather
than sticking to the same script.
 Provide opportunities for students to work
independently while you serve as a source of
guidance.
 Know your students! Recognize basic learning
styles/personality types and employ
techniques accordingly.

19.  Expect excellence.
 Set the standards up front and stick to them.
 Be flexible when appropriate.
 Be the example/model of a good leader.

20.  Drive: The Surprising Truth About What
Motivates Us by Daniel Pink
 On Becoming a Leader by Warren Bennis
 Engaging the Millennial Generation in Class
Discussions
 http://fys.utk.edu/wp-
content/blogs.dir/108/files/2014/01/Roehling_Role.pdf
 Interdisciplinary “Toolkit”
 http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repositor
y/AP-Interdisciplinary-Teaching-and-Learning-
Toolkit.pdf
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21.  The Handbook for Student Leadership
Development by Komives, Dugan, Owen,
Slack, Wagner, and the National Clearinghouse
of Leadership Programs (NCLP)

22. Jacqueline Gibbons
jgibbons0013@kctcs.edu
Or
jacqueline.gibbons@wku.edu
Joetta Harlow Kelly
jkelly@murraystate.edu
or
joetta.kelly365@topper.wku.edu

23.  Building Leadership Self-Assessment
 PowerPoint Presentation Handout
 Personality Types Handout
 Learning Styles Handout
 Introduction Lesson Plan
 Group Lesson Plan
 Interdisciplinary Handout