School Change and the MicroSociety® Program

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ISBN: 9781412917612 | 1412917611
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Copyright: 6/28/2005

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The steady stream of quick-fix educational reforms du jour has drowned out the optimism and drive of many school leaders. To buoy the hopes and success of change agents, this guide offers a real look into school reform, with its trials and triumphs, and pinpoints specific strategies for overcoming the former and achieving the latter.

Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Overview of the Program
The MicroSocietyî Program
A Day in the Life of a MicroSocietyî Program School
The Origins of the MicroSocietyî Program
The MicroSocietyî Idea Spreads
The Guiding Philosophy Behind the MicroSocietyî Program
Basic Elements of the Program
MicroSocietyî Program Outcomes: What the Research Shows
The Problem of Implementation
Conclusion
Challenges Encountered in Implementing the Program
Lack of Teacher Buy-in
Excessive Time and Work Demands
Making Links Between the MicroSocietyî Program and the Core Curriculum
What to Do With "Problem" Students?
The Problem of Staff Conflict
The "Fog of Change"
Threats to Sustainability
Conclusion
Guidelines for Successful Implementation
Creating a Favorable Context
Relationships Among Teachers and Principal
Goodness of Fit
Parent and Community Involvement
Principal Support
Introducing the Program to the School
Giving Teachers a Meaningful Voice
Planning Before the Program Begins
Securing Additional Funding
Matching Teachers With Ventures
Realistic Goals and Time Perspectives
Keeping It Running
Expand Student Responsibility
Seek Out Additional Resources
Create a Culture of Experimentation
Continue to Set Aside Time for Planning
Create an Open and Flexible Decision-Making Structure
Leadership - The Critical Ingredient
The Principal as Advocate
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
Case Studies in Implementation
A Successful Replication: Mesquite Elementary School
Before-the-Beginning: Providing a Favorable Context
Introducing the Program to the School
Making It Work: The Management Team, the Coordinator, and the Consultant
Maintaining Teacher Commitment Through Decision-Making, Planning, and Training
Seeking Out and Using Resources
A Supportive Principal and Organizational Climate
The Principal's Social Capital and Emotional Intelligence
Conclusion
Wellfleet Elementary: Everything That Can Go Wrong
The School and Its History With the Program
What Went Wrong? The Before-the-Beginning Phase
Sowing the Seeds of Trouble: Introducing the Program to the School
Becoming Operational: Trying to Cope With Chaos
The Organizational Context: Weak Leadership and a Negative Climate
Montgomery Middle School: Success That Could Not Be Sustained
The School and Its Community
Introducing the Program to the School: The Principal Takes the Lead
Becoming Operational: The Teachers Confront Reality
The Program Ends
Sustaining School Change in an Ever-Changing World
Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice
Implementing Change Versus Sustaining It
Two Central Lessons That Emerge From the Study
A First Step: The Selection and Training of Educators
The Role of the External Environment
Conclusion
A Description of the Study
The Implementation Guidelines
References
Index
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