The role of narratives in sustaining reforms: A case study in organizational memory
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Date
2009-06
Authors
Flosi, Joshua S., 1973-
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University of Oregon
Abstract
This study employs a case-study methodology to examine the sustainability of reforms at an innovative young high school. A variety of factors present obstacles to the success of reforms, including loose organizational linkages and staff turnover. Using Linde's framework of the paradigmatic narrative, this study explores how the stories teachers tell each other about the origin and history of the school affect the way teachers currently implement the founding vision in the face of loose organizational linkages and staff turnover. In particular, this study focuses on the system of 9th- and 10th-grade Language Arts and Social Studies team teaching.
Description
xiii, 142 p. : ill. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.
Keywords
Organizational memory, Sustainability of reforms, Team teaching, Narrative, Organizational linkages, Staff turnover, Turnover, Educational sociology, School administration