Change through Theory Engagement
1. Identify the problem.2. Reveal the theory in use - what is their thinking around their current practice?
3. Evaluate the relative merit of the current and alternative theories of action?
(try to get to common ground)
4. Implement and monitor a new sufficiently shared theory.
Example of a teacher:
Factors contributing to their current state.
Mental health, ego, laziness, fixed mindset.
Typical change process.
Need to do the double loop - go back to the key beliefs and values and why is this happening? Based on trust. Avoid going straight to actions.
Use the Ladder of Inference - test your hypotheses
Check out the assumptions "this is my thinking, based on what I am seeing, have I got it right??"

Use this to try to get to some common ground and build support.
OTL Values

Reflecting now
Have you been honest about your concerns around capability?
What evidence? What appraisal?
Have you checked your assumptions?
Have you engaged with the theory in the teacher's current practice or have you bypassed and offered alternative actions?
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