Date of Award
2006
Document Type
Dissertation
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Guglielmino, Lucy M.
Abstract
This study was designed to examine self-directed learning readiness of volunteer community leaders and to determine if and how they used self-directed learning in their community leadership roles. The sample included volunteer community leaders in South Florida serving as board members in community leadership organizations and Rotarians serving in leadership roles in the Rotary District 6990. The results support the conclusion that community leaders are self-directed learners. They make extensive use of learning projects in their community leadership roles, use a variety of learning methods, and have a need for ongoing learning. The study suggests that designers of training for community leaders might find it valuable to reevaluate and update traditional training programs, utilize or support the identified key methods of learning and recognize that training needs to be applicable, cutting edge, and go beyond local boundaries.
Extent
138 p.
Recommended Citation
Phares, Leatrice Turlis, "An Examination of the Role of Learning in the Work of Community Leaders" (2006). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2000 - 2009. 990.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_5/990
Identifier
FA00000687
Comments
Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006.|Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006.