Context

 

The contexts of the leadership program affects the conceptual framework which, in turn, determines in large measure, program content, teaching and learning approaches and outcomes and assessment. This section poses questions that guide the collection of relevant expertise and experience on how context impacts leadership programs

 

Questions on Various Contextual Categories

•           How have the following contextual categories been considered and addressed: Identity (Gender, Culture, Socio-economic, Regional, National); sector (For-profit, Not-for-profit, Education, Politics, Community, Social Change); academic (Graduate, Undergraduate, Co-curricular, Curricular, Practice and experience, On-line, on ground, and distributive)?

•           How has 'place' as defined by physical, professional, political and/or cultural identity been considered in the program?

•           What are the narratives (‘stories’) behind the development or evolution of the program?

•           How does disciplinary or organizational context impact the leadership program?

•           What are the fields of practice your program serves?

•           How does the field of leadership get translated into and connect with that field of practice?

 

Questions on Cultural Contexts

•           How does the institution’s global setting impact leadership programming?

•           How are current issues and trends (e.g., diversity, globalization, security, and technology) addressed?

•           How does the program recognize and build upon cultural foundations?

•           How does the program recognize the intersection of different cultures, traditions, and values?

 

Questions on Institutional Context

 

•           What is the institution’s and program's vision for the future?

•           What is the institution’s and program's mission?

•           How do the program and institutional visions and missions relate?

•           What professional, government, institutional, or other guidelines of excellence are used to develop programs?

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