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School change models and processes : a review and synthesis of research and practice

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  • "Broad patterns in the last 30 years of research on educational change are traced in this synthesis paper. The three dominant perspectives are: (1) the rational-scientific perspective that posits that change is created by the dissemination of innovative techniques; (2) the political perspective (the "top-down" approach) that generates change through legislation and other external directives; and (3) the cultural perspective (the "bottom-up" approach) that seeks to influence change by encouraging value changes within organizations. Change strategies vary in their aims, which include fixing the parts (curricula and teaching methods), the people, the schools, or the system. A fourth perspective on educational change called "comprehensive restructuring" is presented, which is a cultural-change-based approach that incorporates elements of both political action and scientific-technical innovation, drawing in aspects of all three perspectives. It is argued that this approach holds the most promise for successful systemic change that characterizes the third wave of educational reform. An extensive reference bibliography, examples of each of the four change strategies, and 21 additional resources are included. (Contains 44 references.) (LMI)"
  • "This report examines a 30-year history of educational change to identify differing perspectives, strategies, and useful principles. The three most influential perspectives in educational change are the rational-scientific perspective, which proposes that change is created through the dissemination of innovative techniques; the political perspective, which generates change through legislation and other directives outside the school district; and the cultural perspective which seeks improvement through value changes in organizations. There are four strategies for implementing change: fix the parts, fix the people, fix the schools, and fix the system. Systemic education reform offers new hope because it brings together the technical knowledge needed for improvement with a locally sensitive education strategy. Through the Goals 2000 Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education supports reform efforts within the framework of the six National Education Goals. The Department and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement support standards-based assessment techniques. They also assist states in developing curriculum frameworks and help disseminate sound research and practice-based knowledge. A reference bibliography, illustrative programs, and additional sources are included. (JPT)"

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  • "School Change Models and Processes A Review and Synthesis of Research and Practice. Draft"
  • "School Change Models and Processes A Review and Synthesis of Research and Practice"
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