“How I think, Who I am”—Role of social media influencers (SMIs) as change agents
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DOI: 10.1002/cb.2311
Abstract: Social media influencers (SMIs) have gained critical standing due to their capability to generate trust and alter behaviors. Trust in the influencer has further encouraged the followers to value the relationship equally and sometimes more… read more here.
Keywords: social media; self concept; media influencers; influencers smis ... See more keywords
Sustainability Change Agents and Their Implementation Work: Lessons From Water Change Agents in Australia
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DOI: 10.1002/sd.3484
Abstract: Sustainability transitions require extensive coordination work. Surprisingly, we know little about the actions of those driving them. Our research objective was to identify sustainability change agents and study their implementation work in the Australian water… read more here.
Keywords: implementation work; change agents; sustainability change; change ... See more keywords
Sociologists as change agents? Thoughts on Lamont’s Seeing Others
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DOI: 10.1080/01419870.2024.2335334
Abstract: ABSTRACT This essay argues that Lamont’s Seeing Others constitutes both an example of, and call for, public sociology. Overviewing Lamont’s approach to change agents and recognition chains, I question what role sociologists can play as… read more here.
Keywords: seeing others; lamont seeing; thoughts lamont; agents thoughts ... See more keywords
Faculty Change Agents as Adult Learners: The Power of Situated Learning
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DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2018.1507848
Abstract: ABSTRACT Faculty development is often under-emphasized in community colleges (or 2-year colleges; 2YCs). This research reports on data collected from a National Science Foundation (NSF) project involving 2YC geoscience faculty as “change agents.” We studied… read more here.
Keywords: adult; situated learning; change agents; faculty ... See more keywords
Teachers as change agents in making teaching inclusive in some selected rural schools of Limpopo Province, South Africa: implications for teacher education
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DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2018.1434690
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper reports on teachers as change agents to implement inclusive education in some rural secondary schools in South Africa. The study followed a qualitative case study research methodology. Eight teachers were recruited to… read more here.
Keywords: change agents; education teachers; inclusive education; teacher education ... See more keywords
Higher education institutions as change agents in society: perspectives on adaptation and impact
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DOI: 10.1080/21568235.2024.2412764
Abstract: ABSTRACT Higher education institutions (HEIs) can be considered both objects and subjects of societal change. They are impacted by transformations in society, including technological advancement, climate change, demographic shifts, and geopolitical tensions, but they are… read more here.
Keywords: education; society; education institutions; higher education ... See more keywords
Psychological ownership of a team of change agents during second-order change in schools and its implications for school culture
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DOI: 10.1108/ijem-05-2020-0279
Abstract: PurposeTaking ownership is considered vital for sustaining change in organizations, particularly when second-order changes are the goal. Yet, few studies explored psychological ownership of change agents in educational organizations. Moreover, no knowledge exists on how… read more here.
Keywords: change agents; second order; school; psychological ownership ... See more keywords
Enriching project organizations with formal change agents: Health promotion projects at the workplace
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DOI: 10.1108/ijmpb-03-2016-0028
Abstract: Purpose Project success requires effective and efficient cooperation between the project organization and the permanent organization in which the project takes place. The purpose of this paper is to discuss potentials and pitfalls from enriching… read more here.
Keywords: project; change agents; change; enriching project ... See more keywords
The maverick factor: the role of positively deviant change agents in radical organizational change
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DOI: 10.1108/jocm-05-2024-0241
Abstract: PurposeThis paper explores the phenomenon of organizational maverickism, proposing that mavericks, alongside innovators and entrepreneurs, play a crucial role in driving transformational change. While the actions of innovators and entrepreneurs as change agents are well… read more here.
Keywords: role; organizational change; paper; positively deviant ... See more keywords
Evolving roles of scientists as change agents in science education over a decade: SFES roles beyond discipline-based education research
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aav6403
Abstract: University science faculty with science education integral to their academic positions are more common than a decade ago. To what extent have positions for science education specialists as change agents within science departments persisted and… read more here.
Keywords: change agents; science; education research; decade ... See more keywords
School leaders as change agents: Do principals have the tools they need?
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DOI: 10.1177/0892020620927415
Abstract: In the current climate of accountability and calls for school improvement, principals are dealing with unceasing demands to implement new educational reforms. Yet do school leaders feel equipped to implement these mandates? This study investigated… read more here.
Keywords: leaders change; change agents; school leaders; school ... See more keywords