2011-2012 Innovative Teaching Showcase

Videos

Joseph Garcia

Director of the K.W. Morse Institute for Leadership

Inspiration for Peer Learning

Joseph Garcia describes why he developed a peer learning model at Western Washington University, and he and some of his students comment on why leadership theory makes sense in a collaborative setting.

Peer Learning Leadership Model

Joseph Garcia explains the basic structure of the leadership studies program at Western Washington University, and some of his student participants provide insight into how the model works.

Mentoring Students as Leaders

Joseph Garcia and one of his peer leaders describe what happens in the advanced leadership class as peer discussion facilitators evolve as leaders and become mentors to the 101 students.

Value of Peer Learning

Joseph Garcia and some of his students discuss positive outcomes, the importance of learning from peers, setting the tone for peer learning, and strategies for getting students to give and receive good feedback.

Future Leaders

Joseph Garcia and a few of his students talk about why internalizing and applying leadership concepts is so essential for their future in the real world.

Explore the faculty portfolio and goals pages alongside these interviews for the full 2011 Showcase context.

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