Create a presentation of 8–10 slides in which you show how you would create a systemic change to more fully prepare learners to meet the current needs demanded in the workforce. Instructions Using what you’ve learned from your study materials the last two weeks and the context you built around the case study in this week’s discussion, create a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation that Mary might share at her second interview with Dr. Abignal. This presentation needs to include the following: • The organizational structure of XYZ school. • The organizational theory that best fits the situation. • An outline of the needs assessment you would conduct. • The curriculum and instruction theoretical framework most appropriate to the case. • The curriculum and instruction problem of practice you have identified for this case study. Then, in a separate document, assess how the case study tool contributed to your ability to define a problem of practice. What You Need to Know Root Cause Questioning Finding root causes of a problem is the place to begin. As you read the following resources think about how you can apply this root cause questioning technique to your AIP plan. • Pettigrew, K., & Hui, J. (2019). It all begins with asking why. Reading Teacher, 73(1), 119–121. • Kaplansky, R. (2019, January 22). Applying Toyota’s 5 whys to education. RobertKaplinsky.com. https://robertkaplinsky.com/applying-toyotas-5-whys-to-education/ This article address the same idea of 5 whys, but there is a graph showing how to apply a concept map to the process. • NikPeachey. (2018, August 16). The 5 whys: Encouraging inquiry in the classroom. PeacheyPublication.com. https://peacheypublications.com/the-five-whys-encouraging-inquiry-in-the-classroom Systems, Change, and Complexity Theories Review the theories related to the system and change for organizational dynamics. Focus on how these theories apply to your AIP. • Kozirovsky, D. J. (2017, November 6). What is systems theory? [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHL-l_Iz_sA • Connell, J. P., & Klem, A. M. (2000). You can get there from here: Using a theory of change approach to plan urban education reform. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 11(1), 93–120. • Mason, M. (2016). Is thorough implementation of policy change in education actually possible? What complexity theory tells us about initiating and sustaining change. European Journal of Education, 51(4), 437–440. • White, D. G., & Levin, J. A. (2016). Navigating the turbulent waters of school reform guided by complexity theory. Complicity, 13(1), 43–80. Second Interview Presentation Overview In this assignment you will demonstrate the usefulness of the case study tool for defining a problem of practice. Mary’s assignment for her second interview with Dr. Abignal is to respond to this question: Imagine your principal at XYZ school comes to you and asks: “How can I create a systemic change to more fully prepare learners to meet the current needs demanded in the workforce?” For this assignment, imagine you are Mary and are preparing a presentation in response to this question. Additional Requirements • Presentation format: Either Prezi or PowerPoint. • Length: 8–10 slides including a title slide and a reference slide. • References: Include references as needed to support your conclusions. • APA style and format: Use current APA style and format throughout your presentation. Refer to Evidence and APA for more information. Scoring Guide Your work will be evaluated using this criteria. View Scoring Guide Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: • Competency 1: Build theoretical and environmental context around a problem or opportunity for improvement within the curriculum, instruction, and assessment environment. o Describe and justify the organizational theory that best fits the situation. o Describe and justify a needs assessment that will discover the problem of practice. o Justify the curriculum and instruction theoretical framework that is most appropriate for the case. o Identify a curriculum and instruction problem of practice and demonstrate how the decision was made. • Competency 2: Apply research skills to conduct a needs assessment for a problem of practice. o Describe the organizational structure of XYZ school district. o Assess how the case study tool contributed to the ability to define a problem of practice. • Competency 3: Apply principles of effective communication, written and/or oral, competently for the intended audience. o Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
