Empirical Dimensions of Innovation Adaptation.

Hull, William L.; Kester, Ralph J.

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Empirical Dimensions of Innovation Adaptation

Hull, William L.; Kester, Ralph J.

Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 54, 2, 71-89, Apr 78

Three factors influencing the adoption or rejection of educational innovations in public school systems are empirically identified: characteristics of innovations (in the case, innovation in vocational and career education); characteristics of clients or users of these innovations; and types of communication employed by advocates of innovations. (Author/MJB)

Descriptors: Career Education, Change Agents, Communication Skills, Educational Innovation, Factor Analysis, Personality, Program Content, Success, Vocational Education

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Language: English

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