System-wide Improvement In Education
Levin, B. 2012 Geneva, Switzerland: International Academy of Education/International Bureau of Education. System-wide Improvement In Education
Levin, B. (2012). System-wide Improvement in Education. Geneva, Switzerland: International Academy of Education/International Bureau of Education. Available from www.ibe.unesco.org
Levin’s website presents more of his research. Some of his papers and PowerPoint presentations are available for download, including presentations given in New Zealand.
Ben Levin is an internationally recognised expert on educational change for improvement who successfully led system-wide change in Ontario, Canada. He has visited New Zealand several times, engaging with teachers, principals, policy makers, and academics. Although the research summary recommended here is directed at policy makers, it provides a brief and valuable insight into the elements of effective change management – relevant to all educators.
| Relevance | Resources for further learning | Resources for taking action | Resources for learning about other people's stories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inquiry and knowledge-building | |||
| Leading change | Y | Y | Y |
| Understanding autism spectrum disorder | |||
| Understanding inclusion | |||
| Effective schools | |||
| Special education and ASD in NZ school settings | |||
| Audit | |||
| Building inclusive school cultures | |||
| Producing inclusive school policies | |||
| Evolving inclusive practices | |||
| Managing transitions | |||
| Specific issues for secondary schools |