To coherence makers who change the world
—Michael
To my family, who continue to give me roots and wings
—Joanne
To Lilly, my source of inspiration and joy: may you be a lifelong learner
—Eleanor
The Taking Action Guide to Building Coherence in Schools, Districts, and Systems
Michael Fullan
Joanne Quinn
Eleanor Adam
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Contents
1 Preface
4 Chapter 1. Coherence Making1. Quote Walkabout Protocol2. Say Something Protocol3. What? So What? Now What? Protocol4. Video Jigsaw Protocol5. Coherence Framework Assessment Protocol
5 Chapter 2. Focusing Direction6. Quick Write Protocol7. Video and Slide the Line Protocol8. Reduce, Reframe, Remove Protocol9. Change Quality Quadrant Protocol10. Carousel Brainstorming Protocol11. Turn and Talk Protocol12. Think-Pair-Share Protocol13. Both Sides Now Protocol14. Integration Inventory Protocol
6 Chapter 3. Cultivating Collaborative Cultures15. Concept Attainment Protocol16. Video Viewing Advance Organizer Protocol17. Four A’s Protocol18. Lead Learner Competencies Protocol19. Reciprocal Teaching Protocol20. Sticky Note Clustering Protocol21. Read, Record, Retell, Relate, and Reflect Protocol
7 Chapter 4. Deepening Learning22. Affinity Protocol23. 6Cs Protocol24. Through the Looking Glass Protocol25. Shifting Instructional Practices Protocol26. Instructional Coherence Framework Protocol
8 Chapter 5. Securing Accountability27. Three-Step Interview Protocol
9 Chapter 6. Leading for Coherence28. Check for Understanding Protocol29. Reviewing Leadership Plan Protocol: Part A30. Reviewing Leadership Plan Protocol: Part B
10 Chapter 7. Mastering the Framework31. Taking Action Protocol32. Coherence Progression Protocol33. Coherence Planning Protocol
11 References
Preface
“It is time to make good on the promise of public education. Our children need it, the public is demanding it, and indeed the world needs it to survive and thrive” (Fullan & Quinn, 2015, p. 1).
Now is the time to focus on coherence! But how do you build the much-needed coherence?
The book Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems is all about regular school systems achieving remarkable results by focusing on the right things and staying with them. The Taking Action Guide is intended to help you become one of those successful systems that makes a difference for all students.
Incorporated in The Taking Action Guide to Building Coherence in Schools, Districts, and Systems are protocols for each chapter of the book Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems. The protocols provide staff with common learning experiences and promote deep discussion, encourage critical thinking about the coherence in the organization, and, as a result, build capacity. The protocols serve as building blocks to develop ongoing and specific actions. Once participants understand the Coherence Framework in their context, they are able to analyze the level of coherence in the organization and to take action by developing a 100-Day Plan to foster greater coherence.
But first, before you start, read Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems. Tools help you focus, but only if you have good ideas.