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PREPARING FOR THE PARADIGM SHIFT: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR A CULTURE OF TRANSITIONS. National College Transitions Network: 7 th Annual Effective Transitions in Adult Education Conference. SESSION OBJECTIVES:.
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PREPARING FOR THE PARADIGM SHIFT: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR A CULTURE OF TRANSITIONS National College Transitions Network: 7th Annual Effective Transitions in Adult Education Conference
SESSION OBJECTIVES: This session is designed to explore the fundamentals of crafting strategy, implementing processes, and the elements of a productive culture. Participants will: • Learn about transition and how it will impact administrators, teachers, and students • Identify the elements that can create a culture of transition • Examine the components of a strategy including identifying goals, objectives, tasks, outcomes, and accountability measures • Evaluate current processes for effectiveness and optimal performance • Finally, create the template for an action plan for transition that can be used at your organization Presenters: Dionne Maxie, M.A. Crystal L. Bessix, MBA Lone Star College System Adult Education Program
par·a·digmˈparəˌdīm/noun Theory or a group of ideas about how something should be done, made, or thought about Change from one way of thinking to another. It's a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis. It just does not happen, but rather it is driven by agents of change.
THE PARADIGM SHIFT OF ADULT EDUCATION Disconnected vs. Integrated
IMPORTANCE OF TRANSITIONS The Importance of Transitions
ACTIVITY Which model works best for your program? Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each model.
SWOT ANALYSIS Complete an analysis on your Adult Education program. Identify the internal strengths and weaknesses first. Then examine the external opportunities and threats facing your organization.
PROCESS ANALYSIS Take a look at your current processes that may inhibit or support the culture of transitions. What roadblocks are present in the process that prevents student success? How would you improve those processes?
PREPARING FOR THE PARADIGM SHIFT: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR A CULTURE OF TRANSITIONS References • National College Transition Network (NCTN). (2008) The College Transition Toolkit. • http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paradigm • http://www.taketheleap.com/define.html • http://www.agilemind.com.au/curriculum-mapping.php Contact Us: Dionne Maxie, MA GED/ESL Distance Learning Instructor Lone Star College System Adult Education Program dionne.r.maxie@lonestar.edu Crystal L. Bessix, MBA GED/ESL Distance Learning Instructor Lone Star College System Adult Education Program crystal.l.bessix@lonestar.edu