Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Imperatively Speaking!
Pressing imperatives - so many to choose from - which have priority. According to Fullan, (2005) perhaps systems would be the order of the day. Gardner would probably agree at least in part that to address the issues of diverse learning a synergistic mind would be invaluable. Additionally since we are not necessarily afforded the opportunity to address challenges in a singular fashion, adopting the DN's aptitude for Multitasking would be appropriate and necessary. Senge (1990) weighs in defining systems thinking as the integration of personal mastery, mental models, building shared vision, and team learning. Systems thinking at the core require the utilization of MI's. Fullan espouses that if we are to change systems into sustainable ones, then we must become explicitly conscious that we are engaging in widening peoples' experiences and identification beyond their normal territory. Ergo, "Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas,” is an awesome framework for establishing context to systems thinking, but do we have the fortitude to implement?
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The more I read Fullan's work, the more I enjoy him! I have been quoting "system thinking" recently in order to create positive changes. The system is bigger than any one person.
ReplyDeleteIf we are to become "new theoreticians” we must adopt the mindset that we have the fortitude to implement a visionary plan. It must be a plan that will allow our education system to adapt and regenerate itself into a collaborative network that will embrace the complex, diverse changes we are grappling with. Yes, we have the fortitude!
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