Below are some captures from Goodlad’s “a Place Called School” reminding us that schools are complex social systems. I know I’ve been guilty of thinking “everything depends on the teacher”.
Teaching as a dynamic activity
Thoughts on the changing nature of education
I love the second thought. People are quick to point out that “it’s all about the teacher” or “all about the principal” or “all about the school,” but in the process we aren’t having a conversation about what good instruction and good learning look like.
I needed to thank you for this wonderful read!
! I certainly loved every bit of it. I have you book marked to look
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