Open AccessChanging the Lens: The Role of Reframing in Educational Development
Author(s) -
Ellis Donna E.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/tia2.20067
Subject(s) - cognitive reframing , macro , identity (music) , core (optical fiber) , lens (geology) , engineering ethics , sociology , psychology , computer science , engineering , social psychology , physics , telecommunications , acoustics , petroleum engineering , programming language
One core concept in educational development is reframing, which involves new labels, new perspectives, and the examination of assumptions. In this reflective article, I explore the use of reframing at different levels of educational development work via the 4M framework (micro, meso, macro, and mega) in an effort to assess the utility of this concept to practitioners. I conclude that reframing has utility at all levels and posit why it may assist with change management. Connections to educational developer identity are also explored.