Implementing education system reform: Local adaptation in school reform of teaching and learning

Dimmock, C. , Tan, C. Y., Nguyen, D. , Tran, T. A. and Dinh, T. T. (2021) Implementing education system reform: Local adaptation in school reform of teaching and learning. International Journal of Educational Development, 80, 102302. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2020.102302)

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Abstract

This paper has two purposes: first, to investigate centre- periphery, and within-school relationships and processes by which Vietnam schools undertake system reform implementation; second, to develop the explanatory power and complementarity of two theories – complex adaptive system theory and loose-tight coupling. Main findings - schools’ internal enablers driving reforms were shaped by external enablers; a plethora of internal enablers then worked in concert to implement the intended reforms (eg. the take-up of student-centred teaching and learning); in the local adaptation process, school culture and professional development were pre-eminent. Conclusions – complex adaptive system theory was validated in how Vietnam schools locally adapted policy.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Funding: This project was supported by The Head Foundation, Singapore; The British Council (Vietnam) - Universities’ Partnership Grant; and The University of Glasgow.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Dimmock, Professor Clive and Nguyen, Dr Dong
Authors: Dimmock, C., Tan, C. Y., Nguyen, D., Tran, T. A., and Dinh, T. T.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education
College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Educational Leadership & Policy
Journal Name:International Journal of Educational Development
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0738-0593
ISSN (Online):1873-4871
Published Online:04 November 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd
First Published:First published in International Journal of Educational Development 80:102302
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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