Understanding how learners perceive leadership is crucial for fostering effective educational

environments. Our research delved into the perspectives of learners, revealing insightful
findings about their understanding of leadership.
Findings:
1. Attributes and Characteristics:
 Learners associate leadership with specific attributes and characteristics.
 These traits, such as communication, empathy, and decisiveness, were seen as
integral components of effective leadership.
2. Duties as Leadership:
 Learners perceive individuals with assigned duties as leaders within their
academic or social context.
 Taking on responsibilities and tasks was closely linked to their recognition of
someone as a leader.
3. Positionality:
 The learners' understanding of leadership is heavily tied to designated
positions, including class captain, president, and monitor roles.
 They equate leadership with the formal titles and responsibilities associated
with these positions.
4. Leadership Skills:
 Learners emphasized the importance of possessing a specific set of skills to be
an effective leader.
 Their perception of leadership skills includes the ability to motivate, organize,
and guide others toward common goals.
5. Control:
 Learners perceive that leadership involves a certain level of control, primarily
facilitated by teachers and school administrators.
 This control is seen as essential for maintaining order and discipline within the
educational environment.
Understanding these nuanced perceptions can facilitate the development of learner
leadership.
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