Educational Diagnosis

As I reviewed, read and reflected on the readings assigned for the week I realized the tools I have learned to continue to grow in my profession. In the article, Organizational Diagnosis, they discuss establishing  a purpose to a shared understanding of a system based on determining whether change is desirable. Without a shared understanding of the system, change would not be an easy outcome. Once all stakeholders share the same understanding programs can be developed and implemented with rigor and fidelity.When people consider themselves full fledged members of an organization they become part of the greater good and are tied to the cause.

When we think about changing social systems it can be accomplished with developing strong PLC's where communication and trust are well established. As I read on appreciative inquiry and action research I reflected on the research available and going on in my own organization. Trust has been fostered on my campus and teachers are involved in their own action research with their colleagues and have involved the student body. The energy going on as staff continue to bridge the educational gap is amazing! I want to continue to learn more about action research and the best way to develop and implement.

In closing, I have continued to connect with the organization I will be studying and doing a comparison/ contrast. So far, the presidents and owners of the organization have been supportive and inspiring. They have shared their feelings about education and have expressed interest in the support of higher education. They have given me access to the human resource department and we are working on an observation calendar. I was interested in the case study on HR consultants as I work with this HR department and look forward to comparing and contrasting my own organization. My goal is to have my first on site observation this week and one every week for the next four weeks.