Lasallian Leader In Me: Reinforcing Values, School Engagement And Student Leadership

Abstract

The Lasallian Leader in Me (LLiM) is a strategic program that is based on the Lasallian Core Values (LCVs) of Spirit of Faith, Zeal for Service and Communion in Mission and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.  De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) embarked on a whole-school transformational process that teaches 21st-century leadership and life skills using theLeader In Me™ framework.  DLSZ’s Brother Rafael Donato Night High School (BRafeNHS) ran the pilot implementation in AY 2020-2021. This study examined the LLiM program in BRafeNHS and its impact on reinforcing the Lasallian Core Values and enhancing school engagement, specifically on participation in student leadership-related activities from AY 2022-2023.  A mixed-method approach was utilized with quantitative data by students’ pre-assessment (n₁=538) and post assessment (n₂=468); faculty (n₃=24); and parents (n₄=311) derived from the survey results.  Qualitative data derived from document analysis and interviews conducted with stakeholders, comprising students (n₅=5), faculty members (n₆=9), and parents (n₇=5) gained a deeper understanding of their experiences with the LLiM implementation.  Results provide evidence that the LLiM program has enhanced the Lasallian Core Values, increased school engagement through student leadership activities among the BRafeNHS students.