Module 2: Discussion 2 : Transforming Learning within Political Forces
Discussion 2 : Transforming Learning within Political Forces 
Setting the stage:
How can pedagogy be transformative? How can you utilize this to overcome the political forces!
Background Details :
The Senge et. al. (2012) textbook (p. 252-256) acknowledges Freire’s work. Moreover, our textbook authors (Senge et. al., 2012) suggested that “Schools, in particular, are never neutral sites or free spaces; they may pretend to exist outside conflicts or internal and external political structures around them, but they are always shaped by the political structures around them” (p. 253).
Consider this statement in your responses to this discussion; details follow.
Objective:
This discussion post is intended for you to synthesize this week’s readings and apply them to a real-world work setting in which challenges/issues are addressed using meaningful and impactful strategies despite political bias/influence that may be present.
Instructions
Identify and discuss a challenge/issue that needs to be or has been addressed in your workplace that is/was politically based.
What was/is the challenge/issue to be addressed?
Why does/did this challenge/issue need to be addressed?
What political forces within the organizational structure influence(d) decisions made regarding this issue?
What political stakeholder groups influence(d) decisions made regarding this issue?
What transformative strategies are/were used to successfully implement changes related to this issue, despite the politics?
What are/were the overall reactions and results of the change?
Organizational Structure 
1. Use appropriate APA Headers to categorize each section of your first responsive post; examples follow.
[Section 1 Example w/Level 1 Header] Transforming Learning Within Political Forces
[Section 2 Example w/Level 2 Header] Political Forces and Stakeholder Groups
[Section 3  Example w/Level 2 Header] Political Issue Within the Organization
[Section 4 Example w/Level 2 Header] Strategies Implemented Despite Political Forces
Discussion Board Requirements
1. Your first post involves reviewing and reading Module materials prior to responding to the  Discussion Board Prompt and/or Questions.                                
2.  Second and third responsive posts to your classmates require reading and reflecting upon classmates’ Discussion posts 
3. A grading rubric is provided in the Discussion area.
Other Instructional Notes
1. Respond to classmates’ posts according to the Discussion Board Timeline; and use textbook citations  (Senge, et. al., 2012) to support observations and a rationale for your position.
2. Demonstrate understandings of APA (7th Edition) Manual guidelines (e.g., provide in-text citations, provide references) in first, second, and third responsive posts.