Learn to analyze and transform education systems with a focus on access, quality, and equity. Perfect for education leaders.
Learn to analyze and transform education systems with a focus on access, quality, and equity. Perfect for education leaders.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Transforming Education in an Interconnected World Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Analyze global and national education policies
Develop frameworks for educational transformation
Assess local educational contexts and systems
Create vision for educational improvement
Build leadership skills for change management
Engage stakeholders in transformation process
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6.3 Hours PreRecorded video
12 assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on educational transformation, examining global, national, and local perspectives on improving educational access, quality, and equity. Participants learn to analyze education systems, develop transformative visions, and build leadership skills for implementing change. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, featuring insights from leading policymakers and researchers while emphasizing cross-national comparisons and local context analysis.
Course Kickoff
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Thinking Globally
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Thinking Nationally
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Shared Ambitions
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
(Re)Building Systems
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
A Historical Moment
Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete
Leading Locally
Module 7 · 4 Hours to complete
Course Wrap-Up
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor of Educational Policy, Leadership, and Innovation
Donald Peurach is a Professor of Educational Policy, Leadership, and Innovation at the University of Michigan's School of Education. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is a co-organizer of the Improvement Scholars Network and the Global Systems Transformation Collaborative. His research focuses on large-scale instructional improvement in education systems, particularly how innovation and organization can enhance local capabilities to achieve educational goals.Peurach has collaborated with educators and researchers both in the United States and internationally to explore new methods for improving classroom practices. He has developed various resources and programs aimed at supporting educational improvement efforts. His courses include "Envisioning Educational Transformation," "Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement," and "Reimagining Educational Innovation."He holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Wayne State University, an MPP from the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan. Before his academic career, Peurach was a high school mathematics teacher and worked as a systems analyst across various sectors.Peurach's work has been published in numerous academic journals, and he has received several awards for his contributions to educational research. He is actively involved in shaping educational policy and practice through his research and outreach initiatives, focusing on improving educational quality and reducing disparities for historically marginalized students
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