2011-2012 Innovative Teaching Showcase
Videos
Joseph Garcia
Director of the K.W. Morse Institute for Leadership
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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