Reculturing Learning Organizations From the Inside to Diversify and Change: An Action Research Study

• In Event: 69.056 - Roundtable Session 31
  In Roundtable Session: 69.056-16 - Putting Research in Action: Collaborative Action Research and Action Learning for Transformed Practice

Abstract

As social learners, executive leaders study what and how they learn from their peers by identifying projects of worth and by distributing power. The researchers’ shared learning goals included strengthening the organization’s mission to better support principal preparation programs by diversifying its representation of leadership. Using social learning theory, the researchers reflected on their purpose as leaders within an educational organization, both individually and collectively. Two findings emerged from the data analysis: the vital importance of academic networking and relationship building. The knowledge gained through collaborative action research was put into action to help restructure the organization by making it inclusive and contemporary.

Authors

• Mariela Aime Rodriguez, The University of Texas - San Antonio

• Carol A. Mullen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Tawannah Gail Allen, High Point University, NC