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The Garden of Leaders: Revolutionizing Higher Education,Used
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The Garden of Leaders explores two related questions: What is leadership? And what sort of education could prepare young people to be leaders? Paul Woodruff argues that higher educationparticularly but not exclusively in the liberal artsshould set its main focus on cultivating leadership in students. Woodruff advances a new view of liberal arts education that places leadership at the root of everything it does, so that students will be prepared to lead in their lives and careersand not necessarily in management roles.Woodruff views the contemporary university as sorely lacking an emphasis on leadership, and presents three core sets of recommendations for how they can and should foster it. First, Woodruff posits cocurricular groups, activities, and projects as essential activities for students to gain confidence and leadership skills. Administrations should encourage students to engage in activities outside the classroom, convert coached sports teams into studentled clubs as far as possible, and discourage social organizations that are segregated by race or sex.Second, Woodruff advocates for a different curriculum for all undergraduates, no matter their majorarguing that they need to be taught leadership in the forms of key skills including communication (including good writing, listening, and speaking), as well as exposure to key material in history literature, social science, and ethics. Students should be asked to consider the hardest ethical dilemmas that leaders face, toggling between Machiavelli and great ethical thinkers such as Confucius and Socrates.Third, Woodruff calls for the teaching methods used by instructors to reorient themselves around the question of leadership, particularly by emphasizing teamwork. Professors should respect their students' independence, avoid tyrannical teaching, and remember that all teachers teach ethics simply by the examples they set in dealing with students.Whether in engineering, music, or classics, The Garden of Leaders advances leadership as a core value that should be at the heart of the educational enterprisecontending that while a college campus can be many things, it should at the very least be a ground upon which new leaders can grow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Garden of Leaders'? A: 'The Garden of Leaders' primarily focuses on exploring the concepts of leadership and the education necessary to cultivate future leaders, particularly in the context of higher education.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Garden of Leaders' is Paul Woodruff, who provides insights into the role of leadership in liberal arts education.
- Q: What are the key recommendations made by Paul Woodruff for fostering leadership in education? A: Woodruff recommends enhancing co-curricular activities, revising undergraduate curricula to include leadership skills, and changing teaching methods to emphasize teamwork and ethics.
- Q: How does Woodruff suggest students can develop leadership skills? A: Woodruff suggests that students can develop leadership skills through participation in co-curricular groups, engaging in activities outside the classroom, and taking on leadership roles in student-led clubs.
- Q: What subjects does the book recommend incorporating into the curriculum? A: The book recommends that the curriculum include key skills in communication and exposure to material in history, literature, social science, and ethics to prepare students for leadership.
- Q: How does 'The Garden of Leaders' view the current state of universities regarding leadership? A: 'The Garden of Leaders' argues that contemporary universities lack a strong emphasis on leadership and outlines ways to integrate it into their educational mission.
- Q: What teaching methods does Woodruff advocate for in higher education? A: Woodruff advocates for teaching methods that respect student independence, avoid authoritarian approaches, and focus on teamwork and ethical examples set by instructors.
- Q: What is the significance of leadership in liberal arts education according to the book? A: According to the book, leadership is a core value that should be central to liberal arts education, preparing students to lead effectively in diverse fields.
- Q: When was 'The Garden of Leaders' published? A: 'The Garden of Leaders' was published on January 24, 2019.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: 'The Garden of Leaders' is available in hardcover format and is in new condition.