Dennis Shirley presents "The Fourth Way", 21st century teaching and learning, 11/07/09
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People for Education Conference Toronto, Ontario November 7, 2009 The Fourth Way: The Inspiring Future for Educational Change With Professor Dennis Shirley Lynch School of Education Boston College
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Professor Dennis Shirley gave a lively and thoughtful presentation of his research on innovative change in education, The Fourth Way, and suggested strategies for successful change in Ontario schools to produce greater success for students.At the People for Education Conference on Nov. 7th, 2009, at York University in Toronto.
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People for Education Conference Toronto, OntarioNovember 7, 2009
The Fourth Way: The Inspiring Future for
Educational Change
WithProfessor Dennis ShirleyLynch School of EducationBoston College
• Three Historical Ways of Change• Three Current Paths of Distraction• Can We Envision a Better Way
Forward?
What is Your Vision for Your Schools?
The First Way
The Second Way
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The Third Way
• The Path of Autocracy• The Path of Technocracy• The Path of Effervescence
First Way Inspiration,
Innovation,Autonomy
Second Way Urgency, Consistency, Equity, and Entrepeneurialism
Third Way Balance and Inclusiveness; Public Involvement;
Financial Reinvestment; Better Evidence;
Professional Networks
Retain Abandon
First Way Inspiration, Innovation,Autonomy
License, Inconsistency and Lack of Transparency
Second Way Urgency, Consistency, Equity,
Entrepreneurialism
Excessive Confidence in Standardization and Markets
Third Way Balance and Inclusiveness Public Involvement
Financial Reinvestment
Better Evidence
Professional Networks
Persistent Autocracy
“Deliverology”
Imposed Targets
Obsession with Measurement Effervescent Interactions
Are our schools distracted from their true moral purposes?
If so, what could my role be in finding a better way ahead?
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An inspiring and inclusive vision Public engagement No achievement without investment Corporate educational responsibility Students as partners in change Mindful learning and teaching
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Questions?
