https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m How to successfully implement change within an organization. en-us 2019-09-01 12:31:07 UTC 2025-10-09 16:04:12 UTC hello@padlet.com lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378951609 Title:  Father of Modern Social Psychology
Kurt Lewin was a German-born social psychologist. His theories emphasized the needs, personalities, and motivating forces of individuals. During his early years, as a college student, Lewin became involved in the socialist movement. He also advocated for women´s rights. He was interested in understanding and assessing situations as a whole rather than the individual aspects. In 1944, Lewin, along with other psychologists, founded the Center for Group Dynamics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lewin is best known for his work with group dynamics and action-based research.


]]> 2019-09-01 12:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378951609 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378952923 2019-09-01 13:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378952923 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378953261 2019-09-01 13:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378953261 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378953577 Let´s say you have frozen water. The frozen water has to melt, the process starts. However, note in the last visual the structure has a different shape. This is done purposefully. It represents the complete shift or change of work and actions.]]> 2019-09-01 13:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378953577 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378960065 A model that seeks to explain how organizations deal with change.]]> 2019-09-01 14:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378960065 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378960363 Some have viewed Lewinś model as being overly simple and too  easy. Some have even called its simplicity ¨child´s play¨. Critics argue that the theory is too simple to explain the power of change. Others claim that the model does not discuss the role of the leader. In addition, the model is based on traditional US values and beliefs that places an emphasis on the individual within the organization. 
Despite criticism, according to Kaplan and Owings, within the last few decades there has been a renewed interest in Lewin´s approach. Although other theories have been developed, Kurt Lewin´s model has inspired or provided the foundation for other developments.]]> 2019-09-01 14:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378960363 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378963396 MindToolsVideo. (2014, March 5). Lewin´s Change Management Model. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhrbO7lrHro]]> 2019-09-01 15:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378963396 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378964070 Encyclopedia Britannica online. https://www.britannica.com/ ]]> 2019-09-01 15:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378964070 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378968680 According to Teachnology, an online teaching resource, the K-12 public education in the US is going through major changes. The reasons: student dropout, low grades, and increase stress level of students. Not to mention, the US continues to trail other foreign countries when it comes to education. The theory of unfreeze, change, and refreeze serves as the framework of many shifts in education. We know that we must get teachers out of their comfort zone in order to keep up with change. During that change we must provide support, educate, participate, and be willing to listen to questions and criticism eventually leading to our teachers and leaders to buy into the process. Without this, we become stuck or we revert back, not allowing ourselves to embrace change. Ultimately, if the refrozen process does not take place, we fail our students and the system of education.]]> 2019-09-01 15:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378968680 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378970610 2019-09-01 16:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/378970610 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/379001440 Encyclopedia Britannica online.

Kaplan, Leslie & Owings, William.  Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Education:  Theory into Practice. Retrieved from https://platform.virdocs.com/

Lock, Daniel. (2019, June 20). A Structure Approach to Implementing Change [Blog Post]. Retrieved from https://daniellock.com/

Teachnology [Blog Post]. Major Change in K-12 Education.  Retrieved from https://www.teachnology.com/currenttrends/ed_projects/]]> 2019-09-01 21:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/379001440 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/379001442 2019-09-01 21:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/379001442 lcthompson_clark https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/379006624 2019-09-01 22:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lcthompson_clark/8shxfe05xe5m/wish/379006624