1. Leading Curriculum Change John West-Burnham

2. Why Change? 1.From 19 th Century schools to 21 st Century education 2.Learning for the 21 st Century 3.The impact of information technology 4.Social change 5.Economic change 6.A new political order 7.Global warming

3. Educating for the 21 st 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

4. Rethinking the Curriculum

5. Developing a Curriculum for the 21 st 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

6. From managing change to leading innovation

7. Levels of change Shallow Deep Profound

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

9. The 6i’s 1.Introspection 2.Investigation 3.Inclusion 4.Innovation 5.Implementation 6.Insight Philadelphia School of the Future Microsoft Innovative Schools Program

10. 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

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

12. 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