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Social Network Theory and Educational Change
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Description for Social Network Theory and Educational Change
Paperback. "Social Network Theory and Educational Change "addresses social networks in school. Do they improve productivity or hinder school growth and change? The editor investigates how the flow of information through networks impacts education reform as a whole. Editor(s): Daly, Alan J. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
Social Network Theory and Educational Change offers a provocative and fascinating exploration of how social networks in schools can impede or facilitate the work of education reform. Drawing on the work of leading scholars, the book comprises a series of studies examining networks among teachers and school leaders, contrasting formal and informal organizational structures, and exploring the mechanisms by which ideas, information, and influence flow from person to person and group to group. The case studies provided in the book reflect a rich variety of approaches and methodologies, showcasing the range and power of this dynamic new mode of analysis. ... Read more
Social Network Theory and Educational Change offers a provocative and fascinating exploration of how social networks in schools can impede or facilitate the work of education reform. Drawing on the work of leading scholars, the book comprises a series of studies examining networks among teachers and school leaders, contrasting formal and informal organizational structures, and exploring the mechanisms by which ideas, information, and influence flow from person to person and group to group. The case studies provided in the book reflect a rich variety of approaches and methodologies, showcasing the range and power of this dynamic new mode of analysis. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Harvard Educational Publishing Group United States
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
472g
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United States
ISBN
9781934742808
SKU
V9781934742808
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Ref
99-4
About Unknown
Alan J. Daly is an assistant professor of education at the University of California, San Diego.
Reviews for Social Network Theory and Educational Change
If you re interested in the rescue of urban school children and wondering why the top-down superhero superintendents aren t having much success with organizational change that stands the test of time, Daly provides many of the answers. This groundbreaking book explores the social networks and relationships that are a critical part of the work in schools, especially those relationships ... Read more