Solely reading a book or attending a workshop on Mind, Brain, and Education Science rarely leads to definitive changes in one's instructional practice or educational philosophy. (thecttl.org)
Self - determination should not be viewed as a one time choice, but as an ongoing process which ensures the continuance of a people's participation in decision making and control over its own destiny... This view makes it possible for incremental changes to be implemented rather than forcing parties to agree on definitive changes which can be too radical for some and insufficient for others. (humanrights.gov.au)
The third period of Altizer's development is characterized by several definitive changes. (religion-online.org)