Over the last 30 years there have been numerous attempts at planned educational change. It is widely accepted that the benefits have not equalled the cost, and all too often the situation has seemed to worsen. In this book, Michael Fullan distils from these experiences the most powerful lessons about how to cope with, and influence, educational change. In compiling the best theory and practice his goal is to explain why change processes work in the way that they do and to identify what has to be done to improve the success rate. Adding to the reputation of the previous editions of this book, the author has revised and expanded it extensively, making it the definitive reference for the innovative educator in the new millenium. This is an essential new edition of the key book by Michael Fullan, one of the world's leading education writers and is designed to surpass the success of earlier editions.
Author(s): Michael Fullan
Edition: 3
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 400
Book Cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 7
Preface......Page 9
PART I: UNDERSTANDING EDUCATIONAL CHANGE......Page 12
1 A Brief History of Educational Change......Page 13
2 Sources of Educational Change......Page 24
3 The Meaning of Educational Change......Page 29
4 The Causes and Processes of Initiation......Page 43
5 Causes/Processes of Implementation and Continuation......Page 56
6 Planning, Doing, and Coping with Change......Page 74
PART II: EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL......Page 87
7 The Teacher......Page 88
8 The Principal......Page 105
9 The Student......Page 115
10 The District Administrator......Page 124
11 The Consultant......Page 139
12 The Parent and the Community......Page 148
PART III: EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AT THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS......Page 163
13 Governments......Page 164
14 Professional Preparation of Teachers......Page 178
15 Professional Development of Educators......Page 190
16 The Future of Educational Change......Page 201
References......Page 205
Index......Page 214
About the Author......Page 231
