Realizing giftedness and responding in gratitude: A grounded theory of university graduates' commitment to excellence and service

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Educational Leadership and Management

Subject Categories

Theory and Philosophy

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Adviser

Carmelita I. Quebengco

Defense Panel Chair

Roberto T. Borromeo

Defense Panel Member

Sherlyne Almonte Acosta
Adelaida L. Bago
Allan B.I. Bernardo
Teresa P. Yasa

Abstract/Summary

Using grounded theory, this research inquired into university students' commitment to excellence and service. Thirty-five personnel and 60 graduates of De La Salle University participated in the study, which revealed that students undergo a basic social process of committing to excellence and service. The key principle in making this commitment is realizing giftedness and responding in gratitude. This is encouraged through: 1) the university's commitment to excellence and service 2) academic programs balanced by extracurricular activities; 3) supportive learning environment: friends and peers, models and mentors, support structures to balance the trimester; 4) exposure to diverse realities: the poor, the different, the difficult, the best, and the possible; and, 5) cultivation of depth through reflection. Implications of the theory and recommendations for future research are presented.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004395

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

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