A Case Study on Giving HE Female Students a Voice and the Benefits for Learning and Business
Iodice, Cristina (2026) A Case Study on Giving HE Female Students a Voice and the Benefits for Learning and Business. Cases on Experiential Learning in Higher Education for Cultivating Leadership, Connection, and Community. ISSN 415875
Abstract
This chapter explores gender disparities in classroom participation and how these dynamics shape women’s confidence, voice, and leadership trajectories in profes sional environments. Using a qualitative multi- method approach—including ethno graphic classroom observations, an informal focus group with female postgraduate students, and semi- structured interviews with 19 senior female leaders—the study investigates how participation patterns emerge in higher education and persist in the workplace. Findings highlight the influence of classroom design, cultural back ground, peer dynamics, and self- confidence on women’s engagement. Drawing on the experiential learning theories of John Dewey and David A. Kolb, the chapter proposes practical pedagogical interventions to amplify female voices. By fostering experiential, inclusive learning environments, universities can help reduce partic ipation inequalities, support women’s leadership development, and contribute to global goals such as quality education and gender equality.
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