Conversations with admin, teachers, and professors rarely change or influence a person's attitude. To create a behavior change, we must present our information in a tangible, personalized interaction (TedXTalks, 2013). We must set behavioral expectations, not just change attitudes about a situation (TedXTalks, 2013).
Dr.Cross explains that people do not honestly know what motivates them, which means they also do not know what motivates others (TedXTalks, 2013). We must dig deep and understand the social norms that contribute to motivation. As humans, we are motivated by the actions of others; we follow suit when we know our peers are making a change. We must create these social norms within our school systems to generate effective change.
To do this, we need to engage the six sources of influence: personal motivation, personal ability, social motivation, social ability, structural motivation, and structural ability (Grenny et al., 2013).
Using this information to develop my innovation plan, I must address many behaviors among staff and students. Influencer identifies four strategies for identifying these vital behaviors (Grenny et al., 2013).
Notice the Obvious – Identify mathematical principles and techniques that are apparent yet underutilized in educational practices, fostering innovation in teaching methods.
Look for Crucial Moments – Recognize pivotal instances in teaching where actions or choices jeopardize academic success, prompting innovative interventions.
Learn from Positive Deviants – Study educators who employ innovative teaching methodologies within the same educational landscape and leverage mathematical principles to achieve positive outcomes.
Spot Culture Busters – Spot behaviors among teachers that challenge entrenched educational norms, promoting innovative approaches grounded in mathematical thinking.
I'm looking forward to putting my innovation plan into action. These concepts will be important to making my goals a success in the school system.
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Grenny, J., Patterson, K., Maxfield, D., McMillan, R., & Switzler, A. (2007). Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change. McGraw-Hill Education.
TEDx Talks (2013, March 20). Three Myths of Behavior Change - What You Think You Know That You Don't: Jeni Cross at TEDxCSU [Video]. TEDx Talks. Three Myths of Behavior Change - What You Think You Know That You Don't: Jeni Cross at TEDxCSU
TEDx Talks (2013, April 26). Change Behavior- Change the World: Joseph Grenny at TEDxBYU [Video]. TEDxBYU. Change Behavior- Change the World: Joseph Grenny at TEDxBYU
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