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Tables of Contents for Overcoming Inertia in School Reform
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
ix
About the Author
xiii
Part I: The Role of Inertia Theory in Education
1
50
Inertia Theory in Education---Why Things Don't Change
3
16
An Education-System Model
5
1
Planned Educational Change
6
3
When Is Change a Good Idea Rather Than a Bad Idea?
9
1
Dimensions of Educational Change
10
6
The Book's Structure
16
1
Using the Book
17
2
System Participants
19
32
Educational Personnel
19
15
Members of the External Support System
34
6
Students
40
10
Conclusion
50
1
Discussion Topics
50
1
Part II: The Teaching/Learning System
51
52
Learning Objectives
53
10
Objectives' Specificity
53
3
Learner Suitability
56
2
Social Acceptability
58
2
Conclusion
60
1
Discussion Topics
60
3
Teaching Methods and Materials
63
22
Teachers' Preparation
64
5
Learners' Preparation
69
1
Method Complexity
70
4
Equipment/Supplies Availability
74
4
Reasonable Expectations
78
2
Time Constraints
80
3
Conclusion
83
1
Discussion Topics
83
2
Evaluation Techniques
85
18
Assessment Function
85
3
Diagnostic Function
88
4
Predictive Function
92
1
Motivational Function
93
2
Objectives Suitability
95
2
Learner Suitability
97
2
Conclusion
99
1
Discussion Topics
100
3
Part III: The Internal Support System
103
40
Policy-Making
105
10
Preparation
106
2
Consistency
108
3
Implementation
111
2
Conclusion
113
1
Discussion Topics
114
1
Management
115
18
Data Collection
115
3
Authority and Control
118
5
Leadership Consistency
123
1
Communication
124
3
Participation
127
4
Conclusion
131
1
Discussion Topics
131
2
Services
133
10
Bureaucratic Efficiency
134
2
Critical Mass
136
2
Cost/Benefit Ratio
138
3
Conclusion
141
1
Discussion Topics
141
2
Part IV: The External Support System
143
52
Cultural Traditions
145
16
Language Usage
146
3
Religious Convictions
149
2
Moral Values
151
3
Role Suitability
154
3
Styles of Thought
157
3
Conclusion
160
1
Discussion Topics
160
1
Political Forces
161
18
Tradition
162
6
Legality
168
9
Conclusion
177
1
Discussion Topics
178
1
Economic Conditions
179
16
A Society's Economic Strength
179
3
Money Controllers' Preferences
182
5
Competition for Funds
187
5
Conclusion
192
1
Discussion Topics
193
2
Part V: A Practical Use for Inertia Theory
195
10
Applying Inertia Theory to Education
197
8
The Decision Steps
197
1
A Simple Classroom Example
198
5
Conclusion
203
1
Discussion Topic
204
1
References
205
6
Index
211