Assignment:
Post a brief summary analyzing each of the right drivers (capacity building, collaboration, pedagogy, and systemness) for whole system change. Consider the following:
- Analyze the inner workings of each component.
- Explain how the right drivers look in practice. Cite evidence from the examples used in the text.
- Discuss how the "right drivers" will influence effective systems change within a special education program.
- Explain the qualities needed for a leader when implementing a whole system change initiative.
Fullan, M., & Quinn, J. (2016). Coherence: The right drivers in action for schools, districts, and systems. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
- Chapter, "Coherence Making" (pp. 1-16)
- Review Chapter of the Fullan and Quinn course text, focusing on the four right drivers. Consider how the "right drivers" support leaders in sustaining system change, as seen through the Ontario and California Model.
- Review the Cooper et. al article. Reflect on the teachers' practices in implementing change within their organization.
- Review Fullan's article, reflecting on the school leader establishing professional capital and how it impacts whole systems change.
- Review "The Six Secrets of Change" in Module II of Fullan's "Motion Leadership: The Skinny on Becoming Change Savvy." Reflect on the aspects identified and how focus is placed on teachers, staff, students, and the community as the "right drivers" are embraced to influence change.
Readings:
1. The teacher leadership process: Attempting change within embedded systems
By Kristy S. Cooper and Randi N. Stanuli
2. The Change
By Michael Fullan
3. Motion Leadership-The Skinny on Becoming Change Savvy
By Michael Fullan