12389 (v.3) Ed 731 - Managing Educational Change
| Area: | Department of Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Focuses on the nature of educational change and change processes, through a critical examination of models and theories associated with innovation, dissemination, implementation and continuance. Emphasis is on recognised practice in the areas of implementation of innovations, through examination of strategies developed to assist the implementation processes. Examination of the role(s) and characteristics of key players in the change processes - change agents, teachers, principals and administrators |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have understood the results of theoretical research into change and innovation. Explained how conditions within schools and organisations can support or impede innovation implementation. Appreciated thecomplexities of innovation implementation. Understood the practical considerations in successful innovation implementation. Evaluated a major educational innovation. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Bascia, N. and Hargreaves, A. (2000). The Sharp Edge of Educational Change: Teaching, Leading and the Realities of Reform. London, Routledge. Beyer, L.E. and Liston, D.P. (1996). Curriculum in Conflict: Social Visions, Educational Agendas and ProgressiveSchool Reform. New York, Teachers College Press. Caldwell, B.J. and Hayward, D.K. (1998). The Future of Schools: Lessons From the Reform of Public Education. London, Falmer Press. Chapman, J.D., Froumin, I.D. and Aspin, D.N. (1995). Creating and Managingthe Democratic School. London, Falmer Press. Crowther, F. and Ogilive, D. (1992). The New Political World of Educational Administration. VIC, Australian Council for Educational Administration. Davies, B. and West-Burnham, J. (1997). Reengineering and Total Quality in Schools: How to Reform and Restructure your School to Meet the Challenge of the Future. London, Pitman Publishing. Evans, R. (1996). The Human Side of School Change: Reform, Resistance and the Real-Life Problems of Innovation. San Francisco,Jossey-Bass. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Tutorial Presentation 20%. Essay 1 40%. Essay 2 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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