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So You Really Want Change in the Classroom?

10/2/2014

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Many years ago while working with schools in Scotland I remember my colleague Bruce Bonney pondering the question, "What does it take to implement change in the classroom?"


He came up with a list that always stuck with me. I'm currently working with a couple of schools who are struggling to get teachers to create a more engaging classroom environment. It has become apparent to me that one of the major obstacles are schools' inability to create all the conditions on the list. Bruce used the metaphor of "creating conditions for seedlings to flourish." Take a look at the list and see what you think:


  1. Create teams of skilled teachers - Teachers must be skilled at creating and facilitating engaging lessons
  2. Groups of students - Students need to work in teams if we are going to replicate the 21st Century workplace.
  3. Extended blocks of time - It is extremely difficult (although not impossible) to create meaning lessons in 45 minute blocks of time.
  4. Visionary skilled leadership - Teachers can't take risks and try new things without administrative support.
  5. Clearly articulated outcomes - What do you want both teachers and students to know and do?
  6. Appropriate support - Teachers and students both need the resources to do the job. It may range from professional development to time to financial support.
  7. Accountability System - All stakeholders need to be part of the accountability system
  8. A sense of urgency - All stakeholders need to see the importance of the need for change and a desire to have it occur as soon as possible. 

What do you think?

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