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Transformational Education: Advancing the MSUE Mission October 2003 Margaret A. Bethel Director, MSU Extension Mission Statement Michigan State University Extension helps people improve their lives through an educational process process that applies knowledge to educational critical issues, needs, and opportunities. Educational Processes Scholarship of Discovery, Integration, Application of Knowledge PROCESS high Facilitation Transformational Education Information Content Transmission low RELATIONSHIP high CONTENT Adapted from Merrill Ewart Model, Process and Content Transformational Learning: Problem Articulation Concept Formation Gathering Resources COMMUNICATION!! Experimentation/Testing Problem Solving Community Leadership Development “Leading” to Community Change Educational Processes Scholarship of Discovery, Integration, Application of Knowledge PROCESS high Facilitation Transformational Education Information Content Transmission low RELATIONSHIP high CONTENT Transformational Learning: A continuous process of knowledge discovery, integration, application and reflection. The goal is not to accumulate more knowledge ____________________________ but to ____________________________ expand of the capacity to produce the desired results by applying knowledge. _______________ M. Bethel, 2003 Transformational Education Process Strong bonds between and among learners. Refine the questions, develop the process, which is iterative in nature. Human Resources Learning Resources Shared Future Actualized Vision Leadership Learn a little, build a little, test a little. Develop new questions. Incremental victories and payoffs. Facilitation Resources Questions & Experimentation SCHOLARSHIP IN EXTENSION Old Learning / Leadership Models New Learning / Leadership Models Hierarchical Developmental, Critical Thinking Expert Model Dedicated to Outcomes Helping Systems Learning and Discovery Processes Win/Lose Creating New Futures Professional Development Professional and Personal Development fjlakjsdfl ksd ljflakdjsflkdf sldfl;asf sdfasd sdtggty hskjdtpwpe[fm kg kgjlajgal alkjtwopehv is lhpsosdfjhprrja pewj kakngljaroijyoaig 495ujka;lsdkjasjglkjtowiet lfjhro [pqot d;ofgjalrjaalrkjtyalrktyj lasglakhlartlkrtarlkka dfhksd;rlhj;l ae;lry klgjaldfkjglafdkh ;aldfkha;ldflhk Embracing the Learning / Leadership Model Shared Future Actualized Vision Leadership BUILDING LEADERS WHO CAN PRODUCE CHANGE! On Transformational Leadership: “…in the next century we will have to become much more skilled at creating leaders. Without enough leaders, the vision, communication, and empowerment that are at the heart of transformation will simply not happen well enough or fast enough to satisfy our needs and expectations.” John Kotter, Leading Change Effective Extension Transformational Leaders: • Be skilled in facilitation. • Create opportunities for each group member to make contributions. • Have access to diverse networks of knowledge, research, and human resources. • Treat learners as equals; group members are differentiated by individual responsibilities and types of contributions to the group’s learning. Extension as Transformational Community Leaders: • • • • • • • • Question existing assumptions and values. Venture beyond existing blinders and comfort zone. Move from fear to courage and optimism. Move from conformity to reformation. Move from making a living to making a difference. Move from self-interest to community / global concerns. Move from competition to cooperation. Move from individualism to collective efforts. Adapted from: “Transformative Learning and Counselor Education”, 2002 Paul T. P. Wong, Ph.D Self Test for Transformational Leaders Transformational leaders • Articulate a clear, powerful, transformational agenda. • Are highly effective at gaining the agreement and commitment of other people. • Are teachers who facilitate the learning of others to implement a larger transformation and shared vision. • Create a critical mass of leadership around a vision by skillfully nurturing the growth and development of other leaders. • Learn about themselves and new content as they carry out their transformational work. • Have stamina, endurance and fortitude and realize the journey never truly ends. “A Call for Transformational Leadership: Essay and Leadership Self Assessment”, Gary Stokes So, what is the Director’s vision for transformational education and leadership in MSU Extension? • All Extension staff members have educational initiatives represented by program conducted at the transformational level. • All Extension staff members will possess and utilize a blend of content and facilitation skills that enhances their ability to be effective transformational leaders. • Extension councils are made up of transformational leaders who emerge from our program efforts and will develop a vision for community transformation that drives the content of strong Extension programs. • Our AoEs are learning teams, working at the transformational level in program development, discovery, invention and reflection to engage communities across the state in change and transformation. MSU Extension Creates Community Mosaics of Transformational Leaders Civic Leaders Agencies and Schools Agricultural Producers Youth Business Leaders Volunteers Families Bring leadership together in communities around common values. WE CAN! Go Out and Be BRILLIANT!!!