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The Global Fourth Way
The Quest for Educational Excellence
First Edition
- Andy Hargreaves - Boston College, USA, Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, Canada
- Dennis Shirley - Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA, Boston College, USA
September 2012 | 256 pages | Corwin
Learn from global lessons of successful educational change!
Deep and lasting educational reform doesn't happen overnight, even in this fast and flexible 21st century. This example-packed sequel to The Fourth Way draws upon inspiring examples unearthed by brand new research to challenge educational leaders, teachers, and policy makers to put proven strategies to work promoting student learning and achievement and the high quality teaching that drives it. With striking success stories from diverse systems around the world, Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley present a bold new vision for education aimed at:
- Focusing on the real-life, nitty-gritty challenges facing change leaders on a global scale
- Anticipating stumbling blocks to enacting best principles and practices
- Developing and implementing a dynamic and coherent plan of action and culture of determination to overcome challenges to lasting change
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. The Crisis of Educational Change
2. The Paradox of Innovation and Improvement
3. Finland: Professionalism, Participation, and Persistence
4. Singapore: Innovation, Communication, and Paradox
5. Alberta: Innovation With Improvement
6. Ontario: Inclusion, Interaction, and Local Diversity
7. England: Inspiration, Responsiveness, and Sustainability
8. California: Professional Organizing for Public Good
9. Pointers for Practice: The Global Fourth Way in Action
Endnotes
Index
Did not cover enough of the content for the course I am teaching. Has been recommended as a "should buy" book for my students.
Faculty of Education, Univ of Lethbridge
September 30, 2013