Another relationship in change is product versus process. The product is what the school system will be
like after change has been affected. The process is the actual method that will be used to affect change. Historically, processes fail to affect successful implementation of change and the product is never achieved. The two ecological systemic change processes discussed in Trends and Issues in IDT are the Guidance System for Transforming Education and Step-Up-To-Excellence.
? Can you identify piecemeal and systemic change?
? Can you identify educational change products?
Instructions: Try your hand at the following while we learn how to differentiate piecemeal and systemic change from educational change products.
1.) The Education Reform Act was passed in Massachusetts in 1993. This legislation outlined what should be taught in schools at each grade level. A test called the MCAS was developed to measure performance in four disciplines and would rate each learners’ score at four possible levels.
Does this example include piecemeal or systemic change?
Is this example product- or process-oriented?
2.) In 2000 the Education Commission of Hong Kong delivered educational system reform for implementation by the Hong Kong government. This reform, the result of a two-year study, was designed to develop life-long learners and increase all-round development. Reform involved the following areas: curriculum, language, school support, professional development, admission, assessment and post-secondary education opportunities.
Does this example include piecemeal or systemic change?
Is this example product- or process-oriented?
