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The New Meaning of Educational Changes
The first part of the book deals with the meaning of educational change and how it works. Fullan argues that many school innovations are not well thought out nor are they conne...
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The first part of the book deals with the meaning of educational change and how it works. Fullan argues that many school innovations are not well thought out nor are they connected to the stated goals of education. Therefore change does not always mean progress. He also shares concerns about the number of innovations a school can effectively incorporate at once and the short time frame given for expected results.
In order for desired outcomes to be achieved, Fullan says educational leaders should concentrate on capacity building to turn schools and districts into organizations that will have the ability to accept, implement and sustain beneficial educational change.
"Educational change, above all, is a people-related phenomenon for each and every individual," he says. This leads to a discussion of the roles of the individuals in the following positions in the process of change: teachers, principals, students, district administrators, consultants, and parents and the community.
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