Facts on Radical Change Theory

Ten Facts on the Radical Change Theory

Dr. Eliza T. Dresang: Theorist of the Radical Change Theory and Synergistic Reading for Digital Age.

Dr. Dresang promotes her radical change theory by stating, "Radical change means fundamental change, departing from the usual or traditional in literature for youth, although still related to it."

* Originally developed in the mid 1990's to address the changes that were evolving in many of the contemporary books for youth.*Based on three principles known as interactivity, connectivity, and access.*Focus on the three How's: How do they seek information and learn?How do they perceive themselves and others?How do they access the information?

Three Types of Radical Change1. Type 1: Changing forms of formats2. Type 2: Changing Perspectives3. Type 3: Changing Boundaries

*Radical change theory gives confidence and guidance to librians and teachers by providing evidence-based information on youth and the impact on technology.*Radical change theory has increased and will continue to increase annually in numbers and variety.

Two websites referencing Radical Change Theoryhttps://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM09/open-proceedings/posters/75.xmlhttp://www.slideshare.net/mdscils598s09/radical-change-theory-3311899

Bakhtin noted that "..for the purpose of his writing, an author must create entire worlds and in doing so, is forced to make use of the organizing categories of the real world in which he lives" (Clarkand & Holquist, 1984, p.278). This fits the radical change theory.

David M. Caldecott is quoted to say in Dresang's work, "It tells readers, especially young ones, that were evolving in many of the contemporary books for youth, not merely to look; that words and pictures can support each other; that it isn't necessary to think in a straight line to make sense; and finally that risk can be rewarded."