Cultivating leadership skills through co-curriculum in polytechnics

Abstract

The purpose of the study conducted is to survey student's perception on leadership skills cultivation through co-curriculum in Malaysian Polytechnics. Research type was descriptive research on a survey sample who involved 409 Polytechnics students by using questionnaire instrument. Results of the research showed positive feedback from respondents regarding leadership skills application through co-curriculum in Polytechnics. In the results, it is found that there was no significant difference on perception among certificate and diploma respondents on leadership skills application through co-curriculum in Polytechnics. In terms of aspect, it is found that there is a significant difference among types of co-curriculum the students joined whether it is Polibriged co-curriculum, associations and clubs, sports and games or unit with uniform. The study shows that Polytechnics students can build leadership skills through co-curriculum.