The New Meaning of Educational Change by Michael Fullan

The New Meaning of Educational Change by Michael Fullan

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.

'A rare treat awaits the readers of the of the third edition of The New Meaning of Educational ChangeFullan's grasp of the complexities and subtleties of the change process is simply magnificent. Grace and wit accompany powerful insights and hopeful commentary about the unfinished agenda of educational reform' - Paul J. Baker, Distinguished University Professor, Illinois State University, USA 'Everyone who strives to improve schools, and thus the life-chances of young people, especially those in the most complex and challenging contexts, will benefit immeasurably in exploring this thoughtful and powerful book.' - David Green, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'A rigorous and lucid analysis...a highly perceptive account.'-Times Educational Supplement (praise for the second edition).

Michael Fullan, OC, is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the former Dean of the Ontario Centre for Studies in Education. He is a co-leader of the global initiative New Pedagogies for Deep Learning. He advises governments and local leaders on how to fulfill the moral aim of all children learning, and he is regarded as a worldwide authority on educational reform. In December 2012, Michael Fullan was awarded the Order of Canada. Many universities throughout the world have awarded him honorary doctorates.

Fullan is a multi-award-winning author whose works have been translated into a number of languages. Learning Forward awarded his book Leading in a Culture of Transformation the 2002 Book of the Year Award. Learning Ahead chosen Change Wars (with Andy Hargreaves) the 2009 Book of the Year, and Professional Capital (also with Andy Hargreaves) was named the AACTE 2013 Book of the Year and received the Grawemeyer Prize in Education in 2015.

The Principal: Three Keys for Maximum Impact (with Joanne Quinn), Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems (with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen), Deep Learning: Engage to Change the World (with Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen), Surreal Change: The True Life of Changing Public Education (autobiography), and Nuance: Why Some Leaders Succeed and Others Fail (autobiography) are Michael Full Visit www.michaelfullan.ca for additional information about his books, articles, and videos.

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ISBN 13	9780415260206
ISBN 10	0415260205
Title	The New Meaning of Educational Change
Author	Michael Fullan
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2001-05-10
Number of pages	400
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