Stage 1: On your flipchart, construct a diagram that shows the flow of power between various stakeholders in education e.g. the education ministry, schools inspectors, governors, headteachers, teachers, pupils … (likely to be hierarchical)
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Stage 2: Reflecting on the balance of power, add to the diagram showing how the various stakeholders might feel about this e.g. frustrated, angry, voiceless, secure, fearful
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Stage 3: Consider the implications of this – what might it lead to? Show this on your diagram e.g. resistance, demotivation, rebellion
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Stage 4: Consider whether there any alternative approaches? e.g. power sharing. What might be the outcomes of the alternative?