Educational Reform: New Significance - 3rd Edition

Author: Michael Fullan [Canada]
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This is the third edition of The Meaning of Educational Change. Ten years after the second edition, numerous major events have occurred. If anything, it is the "meaning assumption" that has been deeply confirmed. As we will see, the development of cognitive science has made "meaning" the foundation of the new constructivist pedagogy. Chaos theory or complexity theory inevitably leads us to conclude that a commitment to "consistency" is crucial for addressing the demands of an overloaded reform agenda, which is often nonlinear and fragmented. This book avoids jargon: one cannot claim that meaning is the answer and then write in-depth papers on the topic. The main research findings in this book are well-supported by references. For students who wish to delve into the theme of change, the reference section includes approximately 250 entries, many of which are new. For those who are not interested in the research foundation, they can read the chapters but ignore the references. In short, this book is written for professionals at all levels of the education system, as well as for professors and university students seeking texts on the theory and practice of educational change. The New Meaning of Educational Change, published in 1982, is a masterpiece that revolutionizes how we view educational reform. Now, Michael Fullan's reinterpretation and expansion of the concept makes this book the new authoritative reference on educational innovation themes in the new millennium. It offers an in-depth understanding of the complexity of reform and proposes inspiring practical strategies for continuous improvement. Fullan presents a classic guide to reform in clear and concise language. "For those seeking the most valuable text on the state of reform in the past decade, there is no more informative resource than this book, and for those seeking guidance on the trends of the next decade, there is no better leader. Michael Fullan once again convinces us that we can learn to coexist with change."