Penn State

Consortium forSocial Movements and Education
Research and Practice

Student Activism as a Form of Leadership and Student Development

Student Activism as a Form of Leadership and Student Development

Tony Chambers, Christine Phelps
1993
1993

Abstract

Explores the notion that student activism is a form of leadership and development and raises issues regarding student activism that challenges educators to view the developmental potential of activist behavior and thought. Also discusses social and academic conditions that support the resurgence of activism in educational settings.

Abstract

Explores the notion that student activism is a form of leadership and development and raises issues regarding student activism that challenges educators to view the developmental potential of activist behavior and thought. Also discusses social and academic conditions that support the resurgence of activism in educational settings.

Social Movements

Student Activism

Keywords

Higher Education, Informal Learning

Theme

Popular Education; Adult Education; and Social Movement Learning