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Book SynopsisMassaging the Mindset: An Intelligent Approach to Systemic Change in Education is a must read. Massaging the mindsets of staff is a great way to lay a foundation for change in school systems. If educational leaders desire swift collective changes to occur in today's schools, they must approach change differently. The reader becomes immersed in a journey of the mind and other human elements that school and district leaders need to take into account in order to facilitate smooth transitions. This book examines the psychology behind systemic change. School leaders will be equipped to view change from a perspective that has rarely been acknowledged. The reader will begin to see change as a process, and will understand the steps needed to attain targeted goals. School leaders will also understand that before any specific changes can take shape in a school system, leaders must first develop change skill sets in staff. Then, and only then will change become a part of school culture. Once this
Trade ReviewDr. Nace's approach to resistance to change from a psychological point of view is not only of interest for school administrators but could help others to understand why we like to stick to old solutions in an ever changing educational world. Massaging the Mindset: An Intelligent Approach to Systemic Change in Education is an enlightening must-read! -- Ton Duif, president, European School Heads Association (ESHA)
Dr. Felecia Nace's statement, "effective leaders, lead by example" resonates. Massaging the Mindset shows how effective leaders can be made and the resulting joy and privilege of being a professional educational leader. -- Darrell Rud, past president, National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
A thought provoking challenge of paradigms of education for leaders, various educators, and communities. Dr. Nace uses a mixture of common sense, best practices, and examples in creating a pathway to educational leadership and excellence. -- John Thero, CEO Amarin
Table of ContentsContents: Chapter I: Are Teachers Prepared for Change? Introduction Systems Thinking and Systemic Change in Education Teachers as Lifelong Learners Chapter II: Confronting Obstacles in Schools Outside the Box: How to get there Parent and Student Mindsets What’s outside the box? Common Errors in Leadership Choosing system-wide Instructional Practices Student Behavior Reading and Writing across the curriculum School-wide support for New Teachers Individualized Learning Chapter III—Shifts in the Quality of Education Technology and Change Change and Shared Culpability Transforming the Teacher Evaluation Process Improving U.S School Leadership Addressing the Changing Needs of Students Chapter IV: Measuring Change Flexibility, Adaptability, and Systemic Movement Breadth and Depth of Change Thinking Strategically about Families and Community Members Chapter V: Steering Saturated Changes in Education Layered transitions Common Core State Standards: The controversy Preparing Students for College and Career School Leaders and Their Contributions to Education
