Human Side of Changing Education - How to Lead Change With Clarity, Conviction, and Courage

Learn to make sense of challenging change journeys and accelerate implementation with this practical framework that includes human-centered tools, resources and mini case studies.

List of contents

Foreword by Arthur Levine
Acknowledgments
About the Author
INTRODUCTION
Becoming Agents of Our Own Learning
Schools That Support Human Development
The Core of Change Is Learning
Change Is a Developmental Task
Chapter 1. WHAT'S WORTH LEARNING? YOUR NORTH STAR
A Rising Tide of Consensus
Worthy Skill 1: Self-Directed Learning
Worthy Skill 2: Creativity and Innovation
Worthy Skill 3: Planning, Adaptability, and Agility
Worthy Skill 4: Strengths Awareness and Application
Worthy Skill 5: Self-Efficacy
Worthy Skill 6: Global Citizenship
Worthy Skill 7: Relationship Building
Worthy Skill 8: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Key Points
Questions for Reflection and Action
Chapter 2. HOW DO WE REDESIGN AN EXISTING SYSTEM?
The Pedagogy Needs to Reflect the Outcomes We Seek
Changing Pedagogy Changes Your Culture
Moving From the Industrial Educational Model to a Postindustrial Model
What Kind of Change Is It?
Differentiating Your Approach
Key Points
Questions for Reflection and Action
Chapter 3. FIVE SUCCESS FACTORS FOR CHANGE
Success Factor 1: Sustained Leadership and a Visionary School Board
Success Factor 2: A Shared Vision of the Change
Success Factor 3: Unleashing Talent and Building Teams
Success Factor 4: Rethinking the Use of Time and Space
Success Factor 5: Overhauling the Assessment Structure of Learning and School Performance
Leading Transformative Change Requires Adult Development
From Socialized Minds to Self-Authoring Minds
Moving Away From the Patriarchal Model of Education
Key Points
Questions for Reflection and Action
Chapter 4. LEADING YOUR ORGANIZATION THROUGH CHANGE: STRATEGIES
Success Factors in Action
Strategy 1: Your Learning History
Strategy 2: The Future: Where Would You Like to Go?
Strategy 3: Building Organizational Change Capacity
Strategy 4: Helping Others Through Change-The Power of Development
Strategy 5: It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint-Leading Through the Uncertainty of Change
Strategy 6: Building Effective Teams
Strategy 7: It Could Be a Library or . . .
Strategy 8: Measuring What We Value
Key Points
Questions for Reflection and Action
Chapter 5. LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH CHANGE
When You Are or Are Not in Charge
The Hero's Journey
Stages of the Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey of Real People Like You
Key Points
Questions for Reflection and Action
CONCLUSION
Getting Clear on Your "Why" and Taking Action
Summary Questions for Reflection and Action
Appendix
Organizational Change Capacity Questionnaire
Individual Development Plan
The Strengths-Based Conversation
References
Index

About the author

Julie M. Wilson is a coach and advisor to school leaders, educational institutions, and foundations whose mission is to shape the future of K-12 education. She has over 15 years experience building effective learning environments that unlock human potential and enable organizational culture to adapt and grow during times of change.
 
She is the Founder and Executive Director of Institute for the Future of Learning, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping transform the factory model of education. Projects include working with school leadership and teacher teams to reimagine curriculum and pedagogy, researching the current state of the K-12 transformational landscape, and coaching school and district leaders. Julie has worked with a diverse range of clients including public schools, independent schools, public charter schools, and educational philanthropic organizations.
 
In addition to helping schools and communities lead sustainable change, Julie highlights great practice and shares reflections on curriculum, pedagogy, and change at www.the-IFL.org.  Speaking engagements include TEDx, fuse, the Center for Transformational Leadership, and the Ideas in Education Festival. Julie graduated from Harvard's Graduate School of Education with a Master's degree in Technology, Innovation, and Education, and a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration and French from Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. During her time as a staff member at Harvard, Julie was the recipient of the 'Harvard Hero' award for outstanding contributions to the University.
 
Connect with Julie via twitter @juliemargretta or via email: [e-mail]

Summary

Learn to make sense of challenging change journeys and accelerate implementation with this practical framework that includes human-centered tools, resources and mini case studies.

Product details

• Authors: Julie Margretta Jungalwala, Julie Margretta Margretta Jungalwala, Julie M. Wilson, Julie Margretta Wilson
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2018
• EAN: 9781506398532
• ISBN: 978-1-5063-9853-2
• No. of pages: 152
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Education / Teaching, EDUCATION / Leadership, EDUCATION / Decision-Making & Problem Solving