Members' attainment of National FFA leadership and personal growth precepts /
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the National FFA Organization based on the self-perceived leadership skills of members present at the 2001 Washington Leadership Conference. The objective of this study was to determine if holding a position in the organization or winni...
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the National FFA Organization based on the self-perceived leadership skills of members present at the 2001 Washington Leadership Conference. The objective of this study was to determine if holding a position in the organization or winning awards influences a member's self-perceived leadership skills. This study looked at the demographical information about FFA members to determine if these variables were influencing factors. This study ultimately looked at the different elements that potentially impact the self-perceived leadership skills of FFA members. A correlational design was used for this study. The population consisted of FFA members from across the nation. The accessible population consisted of those members attending the Washington Leadership Conference during the summer of 2001. National FFA staff gave each student a questionnaire composed of demographical questions and the Leadership Skills Inventory. This study found that holding a chapter office in the FFA strengthens members' perceptions of their ability to make decisions and be leaders. The more times students hold an office, the stronger their perception of their ability to communicate, lead, and develop a vision for the future. Participating in career development events, regardless of whether or not the students place in those events, impacts students' perceptions of their ability to communicate, lead, and determine a vision for the future. Female FFA members felt more strongly about their ability to work with groups, understand themselves, and communicate. The following recommendations for action were based on the findings and conclusions of this study. The opportunity to hold a chapter office impacts a student's self-perceived leadership skills; therefore, advisors should create classroom experiences that give students the opportunity to practice communicating in front of groups, planning events, being seen by their peers as a leader. It is important to encourage students to participate in career development events, which have proven to be effective tools in developing perceptions of leadership skills. |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Agricultural Education". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | x, 110 leaves ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-101). |