Designed to overcome a common barrier to successful implementation of school improvement efforts -- entrenched belief systems -- this book digs deeper into the power of collective efficacy. Teams with a strong sense of collective efficacy devise ways to make "what's supposed to work" actually work, and find ways to exercise control over challenges that surround them. In addiiton to the examples from both inside and outside education, readers will find:
Ways to create environments that tap into mastery as the number one source of collective efficacy
Methods to strengthen vacarious experience through observational learning
Examination of social persuasion and affective states as additional sources of collective efficacy
Common definitions, frameworks, best practice resources, and tips for implementing and synthesizing each of the behaviour initiatives
Reflective prompts that connect the existing body of knowledge with real life experiences and practices
Tips to avoid common implementaiton challenges and missteps
Don't just reach for the "next best thing." Learn to select, self-assess, and build a plan for effective implementation of a behavior system that meets the diverse academic and social/emotional learning needs of your students.
