Educators are constantly dealing with change as they strive to respond to their students’ and societal needs. Their success in this venture lies not in changing individual components of school structures in isolation but by changing the whole culture. As Naylor argues, culture and change are interrelated and constantly influence each other either negatively or positively with the latter culminating into school improvement which should be the hallmark of the change process.
This paper therefore, discusses the impact of school culture on the change process and vice versa. It also shows how Miles’ change framework can be employed in the change process to achieve school improvement.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The impact of school culture on the change process and vise versa
- Mills' Framework of the change process
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to explore the reciprocal relationship between school culture and the change process, specifically focusing on how school culture influences change initiatives and how successful change initiatives, in turn, reshape school culture. It also examines how Miles' change framework can be utilized to achieve school improvement.
- The impact of school culture on change initiatives.
- The influence of change initiatives on school culture.
- Miles' framework for school improvement.
- The role of school leadership in cultural change.
- Strategies for overcoming resistance to change.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory section sets the stage for the paper by highlighting the constant need for change in education to meet student and societal needs. It emphasizes that successful change requires a holistic approach, focusing on transforming the entire school culture rather than individual components. The section introduces the central theme of the paper: the interplay between school culture and the change process, and its role in school improvement. It previews the discussion of Miles' change framework as a tool for achieving these improvements.
The impact of school culture on the change process and vise versa: This chapter delves into the multifaceted nature of school culture, drawing upon various definitions from prominent scholars. It establishes the interconnectedness of culture and change, highlighting how existing cultural norms, values, and beliefs either facilitate or hinder the change process. The chapter emphasizes that addressing the underlying school culture is crucial for successful change initiatives, arguing that attempts to implement changes without considering the cultural context are likely to fail. It differentiates between positive and negative school cultures, illustrating how a positive culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and a willingness to embrace change, while a negative culture breeds resistance and hinders progress. The chapter concludes by asserting the intertwined nature of school culture and change, viewing them as two sides of the same coin, mutually influencing each other.
Mills' Framework of the change process: This chapter introduces and analyzes Fullan's three-phase change model (initiation, implementation, and institutionalization). It details each phase, emphasizing the critical role of school leaders in guiding the process. The initiation phase involves stakeholder consultation and addressing potential resistance. Implementation focuses on piloting the innovation, providing staff development, and maintaining motivation. Institutionalization aims to integrate the change into the school's routines and structures, ensuring its long-term sustainability. The chapter highlights the iterative and interconnected nature of these phases, emphasizing that they are not linear but rather overlapping and mutually influential. It acknowledges critiques of the framework's linearity while suggesting its value as a practical model.
Keywords
School culture, change process, school improvement, Miles' framework, leadership, stakeholder engagement, resistance to change, positive school culture, negative school culture, implementation strategies, institutionalization, innovation.
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This chapter examines the multifaceted nature of school culture and its interconnectedness with change. It explores how existing cultural norms, values, and beliefs either facilitate or hinder change initiatives, emphasizing that addressing school culture is crucial for successful change. The chapter differentiates between positive and negative school cultures and their respective impacts on the change process.
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- Mary Anyiendah (Autor), 2014, School culture and the changing process, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/345432
