Reinforcing academic outcomes and satisfaction in Higher Education through  the incorporation of Positive Leadership

Agueda Benito; Veena Dutta; Alka Dwivedi; Khanka S; Vipul Sharma

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss3.1357

Authors

Agueda Benito

Laureate International Universities, Spain
Veena Dutta

Laureate International Universities
Alka Dwivedi

Laureate International Universities
Khanka S

Laureate International Universities
Vipul Sharma

Laureate International Universities

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss3.1357

Keywords:

Positive Leadership, Higher Education, academic outcomes, learning effectiveness, educational improvements

Abstract

The engagement of students and faculty in the teaching and learning process of Higher Education is key to ensure the career readiness of graduates, and their future ability to make a positive impact in their communities and the world. It is in this context that Positive Leadership has been piloted in a young, comprehensive Indian university, where the two professors that led this innovative approach were trained so that the delivery of their subjects enhanced the principles of positive meaning, positive climate, positive communication and positive relationships.

The research carried out during this pilot study incorporated a mixed-methods approach, which allowed to scientifically assess the very positive impact of the initiative. Both students and faculty appreciated a more human methodology and reported highly satisfactory results, including boosted engagement and improved grades.

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