The New Meaning of Educational Change
The New Meaning of Educational Change
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Fullan distils the most powerful lessons about how to cope with, and influence, educational change. In compiling the best of theory and practice his goal is to explain why change process work in the way that they do, and how to improve them.
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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 is Dean of the Ontarion Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. He has published widely on the topic of educational change. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to education, including the Canadian Educational Association 'Whitworth Award for Educational Research'. He is RoutledgeFalmer's best selling author.
Eleoussa Polyzoi is Professor of Education and Coordinator of Development Studies at the University of Winnipeg.
John P. Anchan is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Winnipeg.
Eleoussa Polyzoi is Professor of Education and Coordinator of Development Studies at the University of Winnipeg.
John P. Anchan is Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Winnipeg.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| 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 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |