“Singing to the Choir:”  The Struggle for Systemic Organizational Change in Community College Teaching

John M. Dirkx; Frank Conner

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“Singing to the Choir:” The Struggle for Systemic Organizational Change in Community College Teaching

Authors

- John M. Dirkx
- Michigan State University
- Frank Conner
- Grand Rapids Community College

Abstract

This study reports the results of a case study of a systemic change process in a community college aimed at fostering improvement of teaching practices. The results suggest that systemic change is limited by an organizational culture that is multiplistic and fragmentary.

Keywords: Professional development, systemic change, teaching improvement

How to Cite: Dirkx, J. M. & Conner, F. (2006) ““Singing to the Choir:” The Struggle for Systemic Organizational Change in Community College Teaching”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2006).