Thoughts from the first draft of an item for my Digital Pedagogy Licence:
I also reflected a lot on how important your team is when trying to implement change. Whether it's a new pedagogical approach, new school priority or a new Government initiative I think the people in charge of spreading the word are key to the success or failure of the change. At the schools I have worked, I have seen people implement change in a variety of ways:
· From the top:
Admin decides a change has to be made: this usually results in confusion amongst teachers (as to the reason for the necessary change). Teachers will grumble about it but accept it as a necessary change because it’s come from the top.
· The chosen ones:
People are (seemingly) chosen by admin to lead a change. This usually results in resentment amongst staff, and teachers discuss reasons as to why this person got the job. If the consensus is that the reasons are not worthy, the change does not go down well.
· The newbie:
The new person has to be personable. They have to be seen as hardworking, as approachable and passionate. I have seen new people crash and thrive. It’s been a good learning experience to see how they have gone right or wrong.
· The old school turned new school but doesn't really get it:
These people try to talk the talk and claim they have everything under control. They have their own interpretation of the change and leave others a little confused.
