June Main wrote:
> It seems that a possible pathway may be to suggest that those faculty who
> would be interested in beginning the change process form connections and
> share ideas on ways to make these changes in their classes. Discussions
> among faculty should provide ideas of how to proceed, bringing to light
> strategies that seem to work best to promote learning.
> Student/faculty
> discussions could be held at the same time, as many of us believe that
> students know what strategies help them understand and be able to transfer
> what they learn and many would be willing to share their thoughts.
June, I'd encourage you to begin dialog process--perhaps built on an open
space meeting format, that can occur regularly, and under it's own
impetus. pin dialog topics on a bulletin board. encourage those with
vested authority to participate in the dialog. If communication can occur
in an open environment, and leaders model listening and interest in the
process of change, then other organization transformations can begin to
occur.
In the dialog, model active listening. Greenleaf's book (servant
leadership) is especially powerful to share with individuals who are
involved in this "inside-out" process.
my best to you!
Doc
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