The New Meaning of Educational Change, Fourth Edition - Softcover

Michael Fullan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807747653 ISBN 13: 9780807747650

Publisher: Teachers College Press, 2007

Synopsis

When Michael Fullan published the first edition of this seminal work in 1982, he revolutionized the theory and practice of education reform. Now, a quarter of a century later, his new fourth edition promises to be equally influential for radical reform in the 21st century. Capturing the dilemmas and leading ideas for successful large-scale systemic reform, Fullan bases his text on practical and fundamental work with education systems in several countries. The New Meaning of Educational Change is your definitive compendium to all aspects of the management of educational change-a powerful resource for everyone involved in school reform.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Fullan is Special Education Adviser to the Premier of Ontario, and to the Minister of Education. He is Professor Emeritus at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Recognized as an international authority on educational reform, he is engaged in training, consulting, and evaluating change projects around the world. His books have been translated into many languages.

Review:

'A rare treat awaits the readers of the of the third edition of The New Meaning of Educational Change. Fullan's grasp of the complexities and subtleties of the change process is simply magnificent. Grace and wit accompany powerful insights and hopeful commentary about the unfinished agenda of educational reform.' --Paul J. Baker, Distinguished University Professor, Illinois State University, USA

'Everyone who strives to improve schools, and thus the life-chances of young people, especially those in the most complex and challenging contexts, will benefit immeasurably in exploring this thoughtful and powerful book.' Supplement (praise for the second edition). --David Green, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'A rigorous and lucid analysis...a highly perceptive account.'-Times Educational

'Everyone who strives to improve schools, and thus the life-chances of young people, especially those in the most complex and challenging contexts, will benefit immeasurably in exploring this thoughtful and powerful book.' Supplement (praise for the second edition). --David Green, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'A rigorous and lucid analysis...a highly perceptive account.'-Times Educational

'Everyone who strives to improve schools, and thus the life-chances of young people, especially those in the most complex and challenging contexts, will benefit immeasurably in exploring this thoughtful and powerful book.' Supplement (praise for the second edition). --David Green, University of Pennsylvania, USA 'A rigorous and lucid analysis...a highly perceptive account.'-Times Educational

About this edition

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0807747653
• ISBN 13: 9780807747650
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 352