Brown, John L., 1947-

The hero's journey : how educators can transform schools and improve learning / John L. Brown and Cerylle A. Moffett. - Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1999. - x, 195 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-185) and index.

Educational transformation and the hero's journey -- The philosopher's stone : what do we know about organizational renewal and educational transformation? -- Innocence lost : breakdown requires breakthrough -- Chaos and complexity this way come : confronting the dragon at the door and the serpent in the garden -- The heroic quest : the search for the grail, the jewel in the lotus, and Avalon -- Gurus and alliances : companions along the way -- Trials, tests, and initiations : staying the course -- Insight and transformation : arriving where we started and knowing the place for the first time.

ISBN: 0871203448 (pbk.)

LCCN: 99006342

Subjects--Topical Terms:
School improvement programs--United States.
Educational change--United States.
Educators--United States--Interviews.

LC Class. No.: LB2822.82 / .B76 1999

Dewey Class. No.: 371.2/00973