Regenerating Education as a Living System (eBook, ePUB)

Success Stories of Systems Thinking in Action
Redaktion: Snyder, Kristen M.; Snyder, Karolyn J.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book gives readers big ideas for how to think about applying systems thinking in education to create the conditions for sustainable, continuous development. The theory of Systems Thinking is explained and concretized through stories of its application at all levels of the educational system. Chapters are designed to help readers "unearth" the importance of Systems Thinking and understand its centrality to the sustainability of education as a social system.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 156
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. September 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475866445
• Artikelnr.: 67972948

Autorenporträt

Kristen M. Snyder is a Professor of Quality Management at Mid Sweden University and an Associate professor in Education. Her international research and publications in quality management and school development have contributed to understanding the complexities of leading change in a global age, and how leaders can develop internal practices to support sustainable organizational development that is adaptive to customer needs and society. Karolyn J. Snyder, Retired Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of South Florida, and President of the International School Connection, Inc. Over 55 years she worked in 40 different countries to promote Systems Thinking for Education, and the preparation of students during their schooling years to become competent and caring global citizens. Dr. Snyder is also responsible for the publication of six books and over 300 other publications

Inhaltsangabe

Series Editor Introduction, Jeffrey Glanz
Foreword: Anneli Rautiainen
Preface: Kristen M. Snyder and Karolyn J. Snyder
Editor's Introduction: Kristen M. Snyder and Karolyn J. Snyder
Chapter 1: Systems Thinking in Curriculum Development in Finland: Irmeli
Halinen
Chapter 2: Leadership Preparation for Sustainable Schooling: Michele
Acker-Hocevar
Chapter 3: Principal Networking for School Sustainability: Renee Sedlack,
David Scanga, Tammy Berryhill, and Claudia Steinacker
Chapter 4: System Thinking Training and School District Transformation:
John Mann
Chapter 5: Toward a Human Networked School: A Natural Energy System:
Karolyn J. Snyder
Chapter 6: The Magic of Esprit de Corps: Isn't Really Magic: John
Fitzgerald
Chapter 7: (Re)imagined Teacher Learning and Improvement with Systems
Thinking: Corbett Prep and Its "Culture of Fit": Helen M. HaziChapter 8:
Complexity Thinking as a Way of Living to Develop Sustainable Schooling:
Elaine C. Sullivan and John Fitzgerald
Chapter 9: Storytelling as a Strategic Leadership Tool: Kristen M. Snyder
About the Editors and Contributors