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Innovation Configurations represent the patterns of use
that can be observed when an innovation is implemented. Components
of these configurations may include materials, teacher behaviors,
or student actions that are dictated by the innovation. Critical
components are those required for the stringent adoption of the
innovation; however, these components may include less critical
related elements or even variations of the way teachers can put
a component into operation. The degree to which teachers use or
demonstrate critical or related components or their variations will
help the change facilitators determine support strategies and assess
the impact of an innovation.
Change facilitators should develop an Innovation Configurations
Component Checklist (IC Checklist) that identifies and describes
critical and related components and their variations. This checklist
is a useful tool for gauging the degree and success of implementation
of any innovation. Most checklists should be honed to 5 to 7 components
with variations.
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