The Teaching of Leadership, Cooperation, and Communication in a Class Entitled: Management of Counseling Programs

The Effect of Collegial School Management on Improvement of Students’ skills

“…Interaction management makes the teaching-learning process lively and happy (Sutama et al, 2012), and create a healthy learning atmosphere without disruptive behaviors (Morales, 2001). Continuous assessment (Balla, 2014), the leadership skills (Pelsma & Neufeld, 2002), and learning individually, learning from others and learning by doing (Jake & Sheri, 2007), support interaction, learning, and critical thinking, as well as contribute to minimizing disruptive behaviors. Time constraints and lack of teamwork (Magsino & Opulencia, 2015), as well as class size (Best, 2005) influence negatively on the prevention of disruptive behaviors.…”

Developing Servant Leadership Through Counselor Community Engagement: A Case Example

“…The authors suggested that there may be other extant pedagogies that could promote interest in social service and concern. Pelsma and Neufeld (2002) reported that another teaching method, collaborative project-based learning within a counseling course, was an effective way to help students learn leadership skills (e.g., planning, organization, designing original projects, and motivating others). Because CCE is a collaborative project, many of these skills are also needed to implement services in this context (CSI, n.d.).…”

“…Refugees had not previously met; however, after the workshops the interpreters reported that refugees remained connected and supportive of one another. All of these workshop development tasks offered an opportunity to practice important leadership skills such as planning and organization, designing original projects, and motivating others (Pelsma & Neufeld, 2002). These tasks are also important to achieving CCE goals of positively impacting the community (CSI, n.d).…”

“…Further, leadership skills are difficult to impart solely in the classroom, and thus, real-life projects are needed to facilitate development of these skills (Pelsma & Neufeld, 2002). Counselor community engagement (CCE), a collaborative process whereby counselors and community members identify, plan, and execute strategies that promote wellness and human dignity within the community (Brubaker & Goodman, 2012), may provide such an opportunity.…”