Ability and Willingness

For teachers employing Situational Leadership, it is the student who determines the appropriate leader/teacher behavior.

The key here is a function of student readiness, defined as the extent to which a student demonstrates the ability and willingness to accomplish a specific task. Ability is the knowledge, experience, and skill that an individual or group brings to a particular task or activity. Willingness is the extent to which an individual or group has the confidence, commitment, and motivation to accomplish a specific task.