Lecture 1 discusses the "hardware" of the organization: structures and systems. According to the research, creativity is closely connected to the work environment. Then you will learn the subsystems of a school. School as a system is a mechanism with both input and output. The system includes techniques, human resource, official and unofficial management work collectively. Please note that most structural factors can either enhance or hinder the innovation.

Before any lecture either open or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentations.

Assignment before the lecture: None.

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture EDLS012_S3_L1.pdf​

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your learning experiences into your personal Reflective report

Assignment after the lecture: In your workbook do the following:

Listen to Professor Alava's analysis and students' comments. Reflect on your own school structure and system. Are there any structural factors which enhance or hinder the innovation?