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Leading Change Together

AUTHOR Blum-DeStefano, Jessica; Drago-Severson, Eleanor
PUBLISHER ASCD (01/02/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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"If we can get adult development right, we can change the world!" Adult development . . . in schools? Yes. In fact, understanding and sharing ideas-and implementing practices-that help adults explore experiences and assumptions is a powerful driver of school change. Eleanor Drago-Severson and Jessica Blum-DeStefano share expertise that has evolved from their many decades of research and work with educators and show you how to Deepen your understanding of adult development and its role in systemic and schoolwide change and educational improvement, Connect theory to practice with developmentally oriented structures and strategies that enhance collaboration, communication, and feedback, Support individual and organizational growth with a differentiated approach to leadership and capacity building, and Build trust, capacity, collegiality, and sustainability with developmental practices that meet adult needs. Whether you work in a school, district, university, educational institution, or other learning organization, you'll learn how to infuse leadership, collaboration, communication, and capacity building with a deep understanding of individuals' experiences and capacities-and how they influence our day-to-day work. Leading Change Together explains how you and other adult learners can effect tremendous change in schools and systems.
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ISBN-13: 9781416624974
ISBN-10: 141662497X
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 176
Carton Quantity: 44
Product Dimensions: 6.90 x 0.50 x 8.90 inches
Weight: 0.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Education | Professional Development
Education | Adult & Continuing Education
Education | Administration - General
Dewey Decimal: 371.2
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017038879
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"If we can get adult development right, we can change the world!" Adult development . . . in schools? Yes. In fact, understanding and sharing ideas-and implementing practices-that help adults explore experiences and assumptions is a powerful driver of school change. Eleanor Drago-Severson and Jessica Blum-DeStefano share expertise that has evolved from their many decades of research and work with educators and show you how to Deepen your understanding of adult development and its role in systemic and schoolwide change and educational improvement, Connect theory to practice with developmentally oriented structures and strategies that enhance collaboration, communication, and feedback, Support individual and organizational growth with a differentiated approach to leadership and capacity building, and Build trust, capacity, collegiality, and sustainability with developmental practices that meet adult needs. Whether you work in a school, district, university, educational institution, or other learning organization, you'll learn how to infuse leadership, collaboration, communication, and capacity building with a deep understanding of individuals' experiences and capacities-and how they influence our day-to-day work. Leading Change Together explains how you and other adult learners can effect tremendous change in schools and systems.
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Author: Blum-DeStefano, Jessica
Jessica Blum-DeStefano is an advanced doctoral student in Education Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University who is exploring how at-risk high school students in alternative education settings understand and describe good teaching. Jessica was awarded a research fellowship by the Teachers College Office of Policy and Research to support her work, and has worked closely with Ellie over the past five years as a research assistant, teaching fellow and co-instructor. She is co-authoring "Learning and Learning for Growth" (Corwin/Sage, 2013).
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