Education

Drawing on a five-phase model of the change process, this book uses real-world examples to examine the discovery, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of educational innovations and improvements.

Class and field tested, The Challenges of Educational Change provides the most comprehensive and recent examination of research and practice related to educational change. The text addresses the main challenges of change—how to lead, evaluate, and explain educational change. In order to effect change, people need to understand how it occurs and what is most and least likely to occur. The book blends practical advice on the right and wrong ways to go about educational change with theoretical perspectives on describing, explaining, and evaluating change. By learning how to evaluate change, students gain valuable skills while learning how change is created.

• The book provides a timely synthesis of “what works” regarding educational change.

• Case studies illustrate specific aspects and types of educational change, enabling students to better grasp the many facets of change.

• Key terms underscore vital concepts of change.

• “Change Controversies” feature examines unresolved issues relating to change, illustrating how change can cause unintended, as well as intended, consequences.

• A “Conclusion” section in each chapter reinforces the topics covered.

• Activities and questions ask students to apply the knowledge they've gained and expand upon the chapters.

Introduction.

I. THINKING ABOUT CHANGE.

II. PREPARING FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE.

III. ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL CHANGE.

IV. UNDERSTANDING EDUCATIONAL CHANGE.

Education Policy  (Educational Administration & Leadership)
Reform  (Educational Administration & Leadership)

“I found the comprehensive nature of this book refreshing, instead of focusing in on a limited number of ideas, this scholarly book presents a wide spectrum of theories and research findings that undergird the complexities inherent in educational change.”

Tony Rigazio-Digilio
Central Connecticut State University

“This is a thoughtfully written text that can easily be utilized in an academic/university setting as well as in the field by practitioners. The use of case studies and storytelling truly complement the author's discussion and ideas. ”

Whitney Sherman
Georgia State University

Drawing on a five-phase model of the change process, this book uses real world examples to examine the discovery, design, development, implementation, and sustaining of educational innovations and improvements.

Class and field-tested, The Challenges of Educational Change provides the most comprehensive and current examination of research and practice related to educational change. This book is designed for change and reform courses in schools of education as well as policy and organizational behavior courses. It addresses the main challenges of change, including how to lead, evaluate, and explain educational change. In order to effect change, people need to understand how it occurs and what is most and least likely to occur. The book blends practical advice on how and how not to go about educational change with theoretical perspectives on describing, explaining and evaluating change. By learning how to evaluate the process and outcomes, students will gain valuable skills in addition to learning how change is created.

Allyn & Bacon Digital Media Archive CD-ROM for Education, 2001 Edition
Allyn & Bacon
©2001 | Allyn & Bacon | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319602 | ISBN-13: 9780205319602
URL:  http://www.ablongman.com/dma

Responding to Hate at School: A Guide for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
Southern Poverty Law Center
©2001 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130284580 | ISBN-13: 9780130284587

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