Change+and+Growth

=The Only Thing Constant in the Universe is Change=

Before you answer these questions as a group, take some time, a few minutes at least, to think about these questions individually.
====Whether we like to define ourselves as change agents or not, if you are in education in some way you are a proponent of change, if only as a person who wants to change things to return to the “good ole days.”====

1) What is the difference between change and growth? Does all change lead to growth?

2) In trying to effect change should we try to change behavior first or attitude first? For example, some schools prepare staff to use school email as a primary source of communication by discussing the new system at meetings and implementing email communication slowly. Other schools simply announce that all teachers will use the email system for keeping current with school information. The thinking of the latter approach is that if teachers have to use the system, they will learn to do so. Necessity leads to adoption. Which approach do you deem more effective?

3) Define “civilization.” What does it mean to be civilized? Why would anyone want to be civilized? How are change and civilization related?

4) Think about changes that have occurred in your life. Were they self-directed or did they just happen?

5) What anticipatory changes do you expect in the next six months? Anticipate the worst and the best changes. How will you address both negative and positive changes?

6) As a group choose one of the questions above and communicate your answer to all the other participants through an illustration or some other means other than verbally. For example, could you illustrate the difference between change and growth?

Be prepared to report out to the other participants.
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