Exploring Change Management in Educational Environments

Template for Reflective Journal

Assignment 4 CIMA 706

Reflective journals are used to record detailed descriptions of certain aspects of an event or thought. For example, who was there, what was the purpose of the event, what do you think about it, how does it make you feel, etc. Write down everything, even if you don’t have a clear idea of how this information will be helpful.
Writing a reflective journal requires not only that you describe a learning experience, but also that you analyze the topics covered and articulate your feelings and opinions about the subject matter.
Each week’s entry should be approximately 250 words long. Use the weekly essential and/or guiding questions as a guide.

Cover sheetfollowing APA and NSU format
Table of Contents
Weekly entries by Topic
Include the following information and sections in each journal entry:
What key lesson did I learn this week?
What materials or issues raised in the text, lectures or electronic resources were particularly helpful or satisfying to me? Why?
What materials or issues raised in the text, lectures or electronic resources were particularly difficult for me? Why?
What misconceptions did I have about the topic for this week?
How did I apply the concepts from this week into my current work?
How did my philosophy of change management evolve/change/remain the same as the result of what I learned this week? Give specific examples/illustrations to support your statement
What did I do differently in my work/personal environment as it related to change management this week?
What value, thought, or feeling(s) regarding my personal and/or organizational change management ideas did I share with a colleague and why?

Week 5 entry (Who is responsible for leading change in educational environments?)

Week 6 ( What techniques and processes encourage shared visioning?)

Week 7 entry (Is sustained educational reform feasible and realistic, and if so, how does it occur?)

Week 8 entry (Embracing Change: A Friendly Guide to Change Management in Education Institutions)

Conclusion (at end of the process):
Wrap up the process with a paragraph telling how you felt about this process
Include a statement about how you feel now at the end of the process.
Glossary of Terms (at end of each week):
Include a minimum of 10 new terms you are adding to your vocabulary with their definitions
References (at the end of each week) (minimum of 3) Total minimum references at the end = 10
Cite from your textbook
Cite other module resources each week to support your reflections.
Be very specific with examples that you use.

Answer

Cover Sheet:

[Insert cover sheet following APA and NSU format]

Table of Contents:

Week 5: Who is responsible for leading change in educational environments?
Week 6: What techniques and processes encourage shared visioning?
Week 7: Is sustained educational reform feasible and realistic, and if so, how does it occur?
Week 8: Embracing Change: A Friendly Guide to Change Management in Education Institutions
Conclusion
Glossary of Terms
References

Week 5 Entry: Who is responsible for leading change in educational environments?

Key Lesson Learned: The importance of distributed leadership in driving change initiatives within educational settings.

Helpful Materials/Issues: The discussion on the role of principals as change agents resonated with me, as it highlighted the significance of leadership in fostering a culture of change.

Difficult Materials/Issues: Understanding the complexities of navigating resistance to change among various stakeholders proved challenging, especially in contexts where entrenched practices prevail.

Misconceptions: I previously underestimated the influence of informal leaders, such as teacher leaders, in driving change efforts within schools.

Application of Concepts: I incorporated strategies for fostering teacher buy-in and collaboration into my current work, emphasizing the importance of shared vision and collective efficacy.

Evolution of Change Management Philosophy: My understanding of change management evolved to recognize the need for inclusive leadership approaches that empower diverse stakeholders to contribute to the change process.

Changes in Work Environment: I implemented more inclusive decision-making processes and sought input from a broader range of stakeholders to promote ownership of change initiatives.

Value Shared with Colleague: I discussed the importance of distributed leadership in driving sustainable change and highlighted the role of teacher leaders in facilitating collaboration and innovation.

Conclusion:

Overall, engaging in this reflective journal process has deepened my understanding of change management in educational contexts and prompted me to critically evaluate my practices and beliefs.

Glossary of Terms:

Distributed Leadership: A leadership approach that involves sharing leadership responsibilities among multiple individuals or groups.
Teacher Leaders: Educators who take on informal leadership roles within their schools or districts to influence instructional practices and school culture.