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Reduce Change to Increase Improvement Paperback – 15 September 2017
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Viviane Robinson
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Edition: 1st
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Too much change, not enough improvementPlanned changes often fail because those designing them underestimate the complexity of implementation. Reduce Change to Increase Improvement provides a practical structure for helping system and school leaders increase improvement while reducing ineffective change and innovation. By drilling down to the beliefs and values that inform the actual practice of change leaders, Robinson identifies the mindset, processes, and actual behaviors that contribute to successful reform efforts and, importantly, provide school leaders with concrete tools that enable them to be more effective. The structures described in the book are illustrated by numerous examples, cases, and conversation extracts and center on four phases of engagement:
- Agreeing about the problem to be solved
- Revealing the beliefs that sustain the current practices
- Evaluating the relative merit of the existing practices and proposed theory
- Implementing and monitoring the new theory of action
- ISBN-101506325378
- ISBN-13978-1506325378
- Edition1st
- PublisherCorwin
- Publication date15 September 2017
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions13.97 x 0.86 x 21.59 cm
- Print length152 pages
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"There are many reasons why Viviane Robinson is one of my favorite researchers in the field of educational leadership. Her depth of knowledge and understanding of school improvement makes her a stand out in the profession. Reduce Change to Increase Improvement is a book all leaders should read because it will help them understand what improvement looks like and how to avoid the pitfalls that too many leaders fall into."Peter DeWitt, Ed.D., Corwin Author/ConsultantFinding Common Ground blog (Education Week), Albany, NY "Viviane Robinson's brilliant new masterpiece is provocatively entitled Reduce Change to Increase Improvement. It is a stunning achievement. Every sentence bristles with penetrating insights and practical recommendations in the hands of Robinson's sparkling prose. The sections on engaging respectfully with teachers' theories of action should be required reading for every school principal or superintendent. Best of all, this expertly crafted book is a pleasure to read and re-read. It will be cited frequently around the world for years to come."Dennis Shirley, ProfessorLynch School of Education, Chestnut Hill, MA Finally, a serious, evidence-proven book about educational change that takes a different tact beginning with the impact on the learner. Reduce Change to Increase Improvement is a treasure-trove of concrete information for educational leaders wanting to move away from the frequently-used, ineffective Bypass Theory leading to no change in student outcomes to the rarely-used, highly effective Engagement Theory that gets at the heart of leading school improvement. Robinson, always cautious about change for change sake, brilliantly delineates each step of the way for leaders using authentically-documented conversations and practical discussion-starters that guide us through this collective inquiry approach towards student improvement. She highlights that only by integrating new thinking into current classroom practice will reform be successful - AND only if built on a firm foundation of leaders and teachers rigorously examining shared beliefs and exposing tacitly-held disbeliefs about the capacity of all students to learn. All leaders need this concise, clearly-stated text to guide their intentional improvement practices."Dr. Lyn Sharratt, International Consultant and AuthorOISE, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada "This is a must read' for anyone who is serious about achieving meaningful improvement and understanding more about the potential of engaging with theories of action. With her forensic eye for detail, Viviane Robinson unpicks why current practice is sustained and shows how deep and respectful coaching dialogue can produce mutual commitment and powerful professional learning. It's a book with many applications."Louise Stoll, PhD, Professor of Professional LearningLondon Centre for Leadership in Learning/ UCL Institute of Education, London, England "Never was a book more welcome than one that addresses why so much change leads to so little impact. Viviane's work gets right to the heart of the beliefs, values and conditions that lie at the heart of our willingness to either embrace change or resist it. Viviane gives us an opportunity to eavesdrop on real conversations that model skillful enquiry into the values and beliefs that drive our behavior and that are more likely to lead to change that pays off.' In a world where change is constant, and resources are tight we should all be intolerant of any more failed attempts. I would like to see every Education Ministry, school adviser and school leader not just reading this book but using it to shape their practice so change can be far less frequent, but have far more impact."Maggie Farrar, Education ConsultantFarrarChapman Ltd, Cumnor, UK
About the Author
Viviane is a Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, New Zealand and Academic Director of its Centre for Educational Leadership. Her research identifying the impact of different types of leadership on student outcomes (Student- Centered Leadership) has been used to shape leadership policy and practice in Scandinavia, England, Singapore, Chile, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
She has received numerous awards from national and international professional and academic organisations including the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, the New Zealand Secondary Principals Association and the US-based University Council on Educational Administration. In 2011, she was made a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association for sustained excellence in educational research. In 2016 the Royal Society of New Zealand awarded her the Mason Durie Medal for her international contributions to educational leadership research and practice. She currently leads a research and development programme on the leadership knowledge and skills involved in school improvement.
To learn more visit her website at www.education.auckland.ac.nz/vmj-robinson
She has received numerous awards from national and international professional and academic organisations including the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, the New Zealand Secondary Principals Association and the US-based University Council on Educational Administration. In 2011, she was made a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association for sustained excellence in educational research. In 2016 the Royal Society of New Zealand awarded her the Mason Durie Medal for her international contributions to educational leadership research and practice. She currently leads a research and development programme on the leadership knowledge and skills involved in school improvement.
To learn more visit her website at www.education.auckland.ac.nz/vmj-robinson
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- Publisher : Corwin; 1st edition (15 September 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 152 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1506325378
- ISBN-13 : 978-1506325378
- Dimensions : 13.97 x 0.86 x 21.59 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 46,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An excellent summary of the bypass and engagement approaches to improving teachers' practices. In a nutshell, teachers bring with them preconceived beliefs and assumptions which might need to be engaged and modified if improvement does not fit within those existing beliefs. Unfortunately, most change agents focus on input rather than theory engagement. Not only does Robinson succinctly argue this point, she provides adequate guidance to help readers examine their beliefs and put the engagement approach to work.
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A thought provoking exploration into the deliberate nature of implementing change for improvement across a variety of leadership levels. The author demonstrates how, through interactions based on the values of interpersonal respect, the validation of information, and securing internal commitment, leaders are better placed to influence for improvement rather than for change.
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This is an essential book for anyone undertaking a leadership role in schools or any institution. Absolutely jam packed with wisdom!
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Chris Wejr
4.0 out of 5 stars
Take some time to go deep
Reviewed in Canada on 31 May 2019Verified Purchase
I read this individually and I think it would be better to read it with colleagues. I say this because it is not an easy read and some of the concepts need to be discussed with others to get a better understanding.
Robinson is well versed in research in ed leadership so her ideas about bypass and engage are so
important.
I need to give this book another read do I have a better understanding.
Robinson is well versed in research in ed leadership so her ideas about bypass and engage are so
important.
I need to give this book another read do I have a better understanding.

Tracey P
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Good read.
Reviewed in Canada on 26 December 2018Verified Purchase
Great book and quick delivery