Professor of Educational Policy, Leadership, and Innovation in the School of Education
Envisioning Educational Transformation
What You'll Learn
- Examine policy ambitions for educational transformation.
- Analyze local contexts, such as school systems, education systems, and learning schools.
- Build local visions for advancing educational access, quality, and equity
8 Modules
32 Hours
4 hrs per module (approx.)
Rating
About Envisioning Educational Transformation
Envisioning Educational Transformation supports aspiring change agents in moving beyond the status quo by building new ambitions for educational access, quality, and equity in their local contexts, with a specific focus on identifying relationships among global, national, and local agendas for systems transformation. You will engage with leading policymakers and researchers to understand global and national policy discourses about educational transformation, and you will collaborate with course colleagues in cross-national comparisons of ambitions for educational access, quality, and equity to fuel your creativity and motivation. You’ll then engage in local systems analyses and lead a local “visioning conversation” with the aim of building shared ambitions for educational transformation in your local context.
Skills You'll Gain
- Leadership
- Policy Analysis
- Systems Thinking
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion:
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Welcome Message
Envisioning Educational Transformation is the first course in Transforming Education in an Interconnected World series. Learners explore global education systems, comparative perspectives, and leadership for change through collaborative assignments and reflective gallery walks.
This abbreviated syllabus description was created with the help of AI tools and reviewed by staff. The full syllabus is available to those who enroll in the course.
Course Schedule
Module 1: Course Kickoff
- Reading: 1.1. Welcome to the Course Kickoff!
- Reading: 2.1. Course Overview
- Reading: 2.2. Meet Your Instructor
- Video: 2.3. A Personal Welcome
- Reading: 2.4 Envisioning Educational Transformation Syllabus
- Reading: 3.1. Join our Course Community
- Reading: 3.2. Join the Transforming Education Community
- Reading: 4.1. Review the Instructional Design
- Reading: 4.2. Prepare for Self-Directed Learning
- Reading: 4.3. Prepare for Community-Supported Learning
- Reading: 4.4. Complete the CAI Pre-Course Survey
- Reading: 5.1. We're Here for You!
- Video: 5.2. An Informal Visit with Prof. Peurach
- Reading: 6.1. Our Colleagues in Transforming Education
Module 2: Thinking Globally
- Reading: 1.1. Overview
- Reading: 1.2. Objective and Pre-Lesson Reflection
- Reading: 2.1. Presentation Overview
- Video: 2.2. Systems, Ecologies, and Organizations
- Video: 2.3. Defining the "Global Education Ecology"
- Video: 2.4. Sharpening Our Perspective
- Reading: 2.5. Exploring the Global Education Ecology
- Video: 2.6. Connecting to the Global Education Ecology
- Reading: 3.1. Enrichment Overview
- Reading: 3.2. Connecting to the Global Education Ecology
- Reading: 3.3. Imagine If...
- Reading: 3.4. Supplemental Resources
- Reading: 4.1. Reflection Overview
- Reading: 4.2. Revisiting and Reviewing
- Reading: 4.3. Clarifying and Contributing
- Reading: 4.4. Constructing a "Conversation Starter"
- Reading: 5.1. Community Engagement Overview
- App Item: 5.2. Gallery Walk: Introductions & Welcomes
- Reading: 5.3. Join the Community Forum
- Reading: 6.1. Summarizing and Synthesizing Overview
- Reading: 6.2. Refining Your "Conversation Starter"
- Reading: 6.3. Leading Locally
- Reading: 7.1. Overview – Course Participants & Leaders
- Reading: 7*.1. Overview – Course Leaders
Module 3: Thinking Nationally
- Reading: 1.1. Overview
- Reading: 1.2. Objective and Pre-Lesson Reflection
- Reading: 2.1. Presentation Overview
- Video: 2.2. Defining "National Education Systems"
- Video: 2.3. Exploring National Education Systems
- Video: 2.4. Defining & Exploring "Alternative Education Systems"
- Video: 2.5. Defining and Exploring "National Education Ecologies"
- Reading: 3.1. Enrichment Overview
- Reading: 3.2. Thinking Deeply about Systems & Ecologies
- Reading: 3.3. Exploring National Education Systems
- Reading: 4.1. Reflection Overview
- Reading: 4.2. Revisiting and Reviewing
- Reading: 4.3. Clarifying and Contributing
- Reading: 4.4. Reconsidering
- Reading: 5.1. Community Engagement Overview
- App Item: 5.2. Gallery Walk: Cross-Country Comparisons
- Reading: 5.3. Join the Community Forum
- Reading: 6.1. Summarizing and Synthesizing Overview
- Reading: 6.2. Continuing the Conversation
- Reading: 6.3. Taking Stock
- Reading: 7.1. Overview – Course Participants & Leaders
- Reading: 7*.1. Overview – Course Leaders
Module 4: Shared Ambitions
- Reading: 1.1. Overview
- Reading: 1.2. Objective and Pre-Lesson Reflection
- Reading: 2.1. Presentation Overview
- Video: 2.2. Framing Ambitions for Transforming Education
- Video: 2.3. Historical Perspectives
- Video: 2.4. Thinking Locally
- Reading: 2.5. Ambitions for Foundational Learning
- Video: 2.6. A Conversation with Prof. Lant Pritchett
- Reading: 2.7. Ambitions for Holistic Student Development
- Video: 2.8. A Conversation with Prof. Amanda Datnow
- Reading: 3.1. Enrichment Overview
- Reading: 3.2. Foundations of Our Ambitions Framework
- Reading: 3.3. Our Research Colleagues
- Reading: 3.4. Policy Actors and Activities
- Reading: 4.1. Reflection Overview
- Reading: 4.2. Revisiting and Reviewing
- Reading: 4.3. Clarifying and Contributing
- Reading: 4.4. Reconsidering
- Reading: 5.1. Community Engagement Overview
- App Item: 5.2. Gallery Walk: Cross-National Comparisons
- Reading: 5.3. Join the Community Forum
- Reading: 6.1. Summarizing and Synthesizing Overview
- Reading: 6.2. Continuing the Conversation
- Reading: 6.3. Taking Stock
- Reading: 7.1. Overview – Course Participants & Leaders
- Reading: 7*.1. Overview – Course Leaders
Module 5: (Re)Building Systems
- Reading: 1.1. Overview
- Reading: 1.2. Objective and Pre-Lesson Reflection
- Reading: 2.1. Presentation Overview
- Video: 2.2. Analyzing Systems: A Developmental Framework
- Video: 2.3. School Systems
- Video: 2.4. Education Systems
- Video: 2.5. Learning Systems
- Video: 2.6. A Global Agenda
- Reading: 3.1. Enrichment Overview
- Reading: 3.2. National Perspectives on System (Re)Building
- Video: 3.3. A Conversation with Prof. Dennis Kwek
- Reading: 3.4. Global Perspectives on Transforming Systems
- Video: 3.5. A Conversation with Prof. James Spillane
- Reading: 3.6. “Global Systems” Research
- Reading: 3.7. Center for Global Development & RTI International
- Reading: 4.1. Reflection Overview
- Reading: 4.2. Revisiting and Reviewing
- Reading: 4.3. Clarifying and Contributing
- Reading: 4.4. Reconsidering
- Reading: 5.1. Community Engagement Overview
- App Item: 5.2. Gallery Walk: Comparing Within and Between Countries
- Reading: 5.3. Join the Community Forum
- Reading: 6.1. Summarizing and Synthesizing Overview
- Reading: 6.2. A Conversation with Yourself
- Reading: 6.3. Taking Stock
- Reading: 7.1. Overview – Course Participants & Leaders
- Reading: 7*.1. Overview – Course Leaders
Module 6: A Historical Moment
- Reading: 1.1. Overview
- Reading: 1.2. Objective and Pre-Lesson Reflection
- Reading: 2.1. Presentation Overview
- Video: 2.2. Historical Perspective
- Video: 2.3. Sustainable Development Goal 4
- Video: 2.4. The 2022 Transforming Education Summit
- Reading: 2.5. Political Perspective
- Video: 2.6. A Conversation with Dr. Leonardo Garnier
- Reading: 2.7. Youth Perspective
- Video: 2.8. A Conversation with Ms. Doris Mwikali
- Reading: 3.1. Enrichment Overview
- Reading: 3.2. National Statements of Commitment
- Reading: 3.3. SDG4 Profiles
- Reading: 3.4. United Nations Policy Context
- Reading: 4.1. Reflection Overview
- Reading: 4.2. Reviewing and Revisiting
- Reading: 4.3. Clarifying and Contributing
- Reading: 4.4. Reconsidering
- Reading: 5.1. Community Engagement Overview
- App Item: 5.2. Gallery Walk: Practicing Collective Voice in the Global Context
- Reading: 5.3. Join the Community Forum
- Reading: 6.1. Summarizing and Synthesizing Overview
- Reading: 6.2. Your Development as a Change Agent
- Reading: 6.3. Taking Stock
- Reading: 7.1. Overview – Course Participants & Leaders
- Reading: 7*.1. Overview – Course Leaders
Module 7: Leading Locally
- Reading: 1.1. Overview
- Reading: 1.2. Objective and Pre-Lesson Reflection
- Reading: 2.1. Presentation Overview
- Video: 2.2. Leading While Learning
- Reading: 2.3. Using Protocols to Structure Conversations
- Video: 2.4. A Conversation with Ms. Michelle Li
- Reading: 2.5. Advice and Guidance for Emerging Change Agents
- Video: 2.6. A Conversation with Prof. Vicki Park
- Reading: 3.1. Enrichment Overview
- Reading: 3.2. Protocols as a Resource for Local Change Agents
- Reading: 3.3. Leadership Concepts and Strategies
- Reading: 4.1. Reflection Overview
- Reading: 4.2. Reviewing and Revisiting
- Reading: 4.3. Clarifying and Contributing
- Reading: 4.4. Enacting and Summarizing
- Reading: 4.5. Reflecting and Reconsidering
- Reading: 5.1. Community Engagement Overview
- App Item: 5.2. Gallery Walk: Introducing Communities and Sharing Learning
- Reading: 5.3. Join the Community Forum
- Reading: 6.1. Summarizing and Synthesizing Overview
- Reading: 6.2. Consolidating Your Learning
- Reading: 6.3. Reconsidering Your Goals and Reflecting on Your Potential
- Reading: 6.4. Taking Stock
- Reading: 7.1. Overview – Course Participants & Leaders
- Reading: 7*.1. Overview – Course Leaders
Module 8: Course Wrap-Up
- Reading: 1.1. Congratulations!
- App Item: 1.2. Celebrate Your Success!
- Video: 1.3. An Informal "Thank You" from Prof. Peurach
- Reading: 1.4. An Official "Thank You" from Our Entire Team
- Reading: 1.5. CAI End-of-Course Survey
Grading Policy
The course grade is based on six graded assignments, which are worth 16.66% each for a total of 100%. An optional Honors track includes six additional assignments.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required
