Leadership for Students

This book is essential for any teacher who wants to differentiate among members of a wide range of learners. It also includes a leadership action log that allows students to record their thoughts and actions as they develop their leadership skills. It is rich in engaging learning activities, such as taking surveys about the characteristics of a good leader, organizing a leadership discussion, interviewing community leaders, and developing and implementing a plan for becoming a leader. This is a knowledgeable book about leadership in the 21st century, and a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference in this world. Dr. Frances E. Carnes, Professor and Director of the Frances Carnes Center for Gifted Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), has authored or co-authored more than 200 published research papers and is also the co-author of 49 books, with three more in print. Dr. Susan M. Bean, Director of the Roger Wicker Center for Creative Learning, is a professor of education at the University of Mississippi for Women (MUW). She has co-authored seven books, including Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted (3rd Edition), and has also written extensively in professional journals. The second edition of Leadership for Students: A Guide for Young Leaders is packed with positive ideas and activities that will help students discover their leadership potential. The activities throughout the book stimulate exploration of ideas and encourage critical thinking about leadership. Students will find guidance and advice that focuses on leadership skills in a variety of situations, including classroom leadership, school activities, and the community, including real-life stories of how students have taken on leadership roles in these situations. Obeikan Publishing