The development of student leadership: a study on primary students of Aalok Shikkhaloy School

Abstract

This thesis paper will explore how primary students of Aalok Shikkhaloy School (Dhaka, Bangladesh) are getting the opportunity to develop their leadership qualities and how teachers are helping them towards achieving this great quality. The process of nurturing leadership skills involves enhancing students’ comprehension of other people and their own self-awareness of the various roles and obligations they have as leaders in diverse settings. In my study, I have also shown this connection with the development of student leadership at Aalok Shikkhaloy School. Qualitative case study method has been followed to complete this paper. I have conducted five one-to-one interviews and one FGD to collect data for this study. It was COVID-19 while I was collecting data from participants. So, considering this situation, I conducted each interview and FGD over the online. My study has found that six elements are responsible for the leadership development of primary students of Aalok Shikkhaloy School. Giving every student the chance to be a leader is possible through student leadership culture. Teachers and students are working consciously towards creating this culture throughout the whole school.