INCULCATING STUDENT LEADERSHIP PRACTICE THROUGH CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The Philosophy of National Education in Malaysia is indeed playing a big role in developing students' potential in leadership practice. Students are the backbone of future leadership. This study aims to identify the level and differences of student leadership practices among National Secondary School students in the eastern zone of Malaysia. A quantitative survey using a questionnaire as the instrument was conducted on 394 students selected through random cluster sampling. The instrument used was adapted from the Inventory of Student Leadership Practices (S-LPI) to measure the dimensions of student leadership. The results showed the findings of the level and differences of student leadership practices based on aspects of gender, co-curricular activities and dimensions in the Student Leadership Model. The study finding is hoped to help achieve the National Education Philosophy's target which is to develop the potential of students and prepare great future leaders needed by the country and the people.