The Role of Change Agents in Education: Analyzing Diffusion Strategies within Organizations, Innovativeness, and Stages of Innovation in Islamic Education

Abstract

The current phenomenon of disruption is occurring worldwide, including in the field of education. The world of education must remain open and prepare to adapt to new innovations to sustain the continuity of institutions. The reality is that educational institutions that exhibit adaptive patterns towards change and maintain an open attitude toward various offered innovations have proven capable of enhancing the quality and quantity of the educational processes they carry out. Therefore, there is a need for a concept of innovation implementation within an educational institution and the role of change agents (agents of change). With this standardized concept, it can serve as a reference point to minimize the percentage of failures, refine planning, and maximize the level of participation from the existing social system members.

This research employs a library research approach by gathering various references from various reading materials.

The conclusion of this research is that in performing the role of innovation diffusion, change agents have roles as Catalysts, Resource Linkers, Process Helpers, and Solution Givers. The participation of all participants in implementing innovation is crucial to supporting the success of the innovation process, particularly in education.