A Methodology for Promoting Educational Innovations.

Shears, Arthur E.

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Publication Date: 1987

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A Methodology for Promoting Educational Innovations.

Shears, Arthur E.

Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, v24 n3 p169-73 Aug 1987

Describes a five step mechanism for promoting change and illustrates it with a case study from the Telecommunication and Broadcasting Training Institute (TBTI) in Saudi Arabia. The steps outlined are: (1) organizational analysis; (2) determining receptivity to change; (3) implementation strategy; (4) implementing change and overcoming resistance; and (5) evaluation. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Audiovisual Aids, Case Studies, Change Strategies, Developing Nations, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Instructional Innovation, Job Training, Organizational Climate, Postsecondary Education, Program Evaluation, Program Implementation, Telecommunications

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia

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