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Learning from the Liminal: Fiction as Knowledge.
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Neilsen, Lorri – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2002
Describes a panel discussion on the acceptability of fiction in academic discourse. Gives advice to scholars wondering whether fiction should be considered as knowledge: stop taking yourself so seriously; embrace "scholartistry", the application of the artistry of imaginative powers to scientific inquiry; know that truth changes; explore…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Change Strategies, Consciousness Raising, Context Effect
An Investigation of the Relationships between Organizational-Cultural Linkages and Teachers' Stages of Concern toward a Policy Implementation.
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Fennell, Hope-Arlene – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1992
Teachers in six rural Saskatchewan schools were interviewed and observed over a four-month period during implementation of core curriculum policy. The least teacher resistance to change was found in schools with the most communication and teacher collaboration and the least direct control by principals. Contains 33 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Seeking Ethnocultural Equity through Teacher Education: Reforming University Preservice Programs.
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Lund, Darren E. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1998
Argues that Canadian schools of education must address social justice issues of ethnicity, culture, and racism; model equitable practices in teacher education programs; and promote equity for all students in public schools. Reviews current debate on multicultural and antiracist education, challenges in pursuing equity in education, and promising…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Change Strategies, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Practices
Locating Gender Bias and Systemic Discrimination in Public Schooling Bureaucracy.
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Jull, Stephen K. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2002
The current bureaucratic model used in administering public education in Canada displays a systemic gender bias that results from sociopolitical-cultural assumptions concerning gender roles, capitalism, hierarchy, and patriarchy. A proposed neo-bureaucracy would replace individual ownership of success with an accent on teamwork and group…
Descriptors: Bureaucracy, Change Strategies, Educational Administration, Equal Education
Implementing the Modified Four-Day School Week.
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Litke, C. Del – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1994
Traces development and implementation of a 4-day school week at an Alberta junior high school that extended the school day 40 minutes, resulted in more classes taught in a shorter time period, and decreased student discipline problems. Describes parent and community reactions. Includes recommendations for planning educational change. (LP)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Community Attitudes, Discipline Problems
Teacher Development for Conflict Resolution.
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Bickmore, Kathy – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1998
In an urban elementary school, teachers trained in the Comer school development approach attempted to reform school discipline practices and plan conflict resolution efforts for students. Time constraints and teachers' aversion to coping with conflicting views inhibited the open democratic discussion needed as a foundation of change and limited…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Conflict Resolution, Discipline