Cognitive competence: A key positive youth development construct for university students

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Abstract

� 2016 by De Gruyter 2016. Cognitive competence is an important quality for effective leaders. To help university students understand the importance of cognitive competence and develop this quality, a lecture on cognitive competence is designed and incorporated in a general education subject entitled "Tomorrow's Leaders". The present paper reviews the basic concepts and theories of cognitive competence and outlines its linkages with positive youth development and effective leadership. The objectives, intended learning outcomes for students, lecture outline, and related materials of the lecture on cognitive competence are introduced. Some teaching and learning issues in relation to this lecture are also discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-142
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal on Disability and Human Development
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2016

Keywords

  • cognitive competence
  • curriculum development
  • experiential learning
  • leadership
  • university students

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Sensory Systems
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Advanced and Specialised Nursing
  • Speech and Hearing

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