Leading Curriculum Change John West-Burnham

Why Change? From 19th Century schools to 21st Century education Learning for the 21st Century The impact of information technology Social change Economic change A new political order Global warming

Educating for the 21st Century From information to knowledge From content to skills and qualities Literacy and numeracy as the core A new curriculum Thinking, problem solving and decision making Self management Working with others, emotional literacy Managing information, ICT Creativity

Rethinking the Curriculum

Developing a Curriculum for the 21st Century Build on existing strengths Empower teachers to use professional judgement Rethink the learning process Recognise the changing context of schools See schooling as a cumulative process

From managing change to leading innovation

Levels of change Shallow Deep Profound

Fallacies in the management of change Change is linear Change is predictable Change can be controlled Change can be managed

The 6i’s Introspection Investigation Inclusion Innovation Implementation Insight Philadelphia School of the Future Microsoft Innovative Schools Program

The qualities of change leaders A commitment to personal change Comfort with complexity and ambiguity High moral confidence A compelling vision Interpersonal engagement A willingness to challenge authority Personal resilience and sustainability

Change as an emotional experience Investment in the status-quo Life histories Psychological contracts Cultural imperatives

Creating a culture for innovation Alignment on purpose and values High trust – a learning community Collaboration and interdependence Openness to innovation and risk Shared leadership Celebration