Product Description

Over the last 30 years there have been numerous attempts at planned educational change. It is widely accepted that the benefits have not equalled the cost, and all too often the situation has seemed to worsen. In this book, Michael Fullan distils from these experiences the most powerful lessons about how to cope with, and influence, educational change. In compiling the best theory and practice, his goal is to explain why change processes work in the way that they do and to identify what has to be done to improve the success rate. Adding to the reputation of the previous editions of this book, the author has revised and expanded it extensively, making it the definitive reference for the innovative educator in the new millennium. This is an essential new edition of the key book by Michael Fullan, one of the world's leading education writers and is designed to surpass the success of earlier editions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #152483 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 297 pages

Review
"Fullan has excelled himself in this fourth edition. This is no mere updating of a tried and tested formula. Here Fullan offers us a view of educational change as comprehensive as the first edition, but with a depth and understanding of the complexities that are unsurpassed in their authority, vision and passion." - David Hopkins, HSBC iNet Chair of International Leadership, Institute of Education, University of London.

Paul J. Baker, Distinguished University Professor, Illinois State University, USA
Grace and wit accompany powerful insights and hopeful commentary about the unfinished agenda of educational reform’

(Times Educational Supplement: praise for the second edition)
'A rigorous and lucid analysis...a highly perceptive account.'

Customer Reviews

The best book I know on managing educational innovation!
The latest edition is even better than the previous one, long a classic of its kind. Fullan gets to the heart of the educational change problem, and handles all its major aspects comprehensively, insightfully and with compelling engagement. A must for anyone interested in trying to bring about innovation in education of any kind, at any level.