On the macro level, school systems were built ages ago. Everyone knows that and knows it needs to change, but no one knows who (individually and collectively) can change that. Everyone is waiting for something or someone.
In the micro level, there’s a tension between trying new things and feeling vulnerable in learning alongside students. That’s a systems problem as much as a culture problem. Both are able to be addressed, and your point about Agile is a big part of that. Love the read!
Great points! I would rather live in a system where we state and assume and act on "constant change - on our part - is part of the game." We need proactive, incremental change, tweaks, shifts, not in response to a daily demand or emergency, but as A/B testing, mini-control groups, etc. The mantra I hear far too often is that "change takes time." Embracing that philosophy seems to be - lately, like in the last few years - a way to placate one about one's work and to make it "okay" that I don't see any difference in the system because of my efforts. Rant over! Thank you for sharing!
On the macro level, school systems were built ages ago. Everyone knows that and knows it needs to change, but no one knows who (individually and collectively) can change that. Everyone is waiting for something or someone.
In the micro level, there’s a tension between trying new things and feeling vulnerable in learning alongside students. That’s a systems problem as much as a culture problem. Both are able to be addressed, and your point about Agile is a big part of that. Love the read!
Great points! I would rather live in a system where we state and assume and act on "constant change - on our part - is part of the game." We need proactive, incremental change, tweaks, shifts, not in response to a daily demand or emergency, but as A/B testing, mini-control groups, etc. The mantra I hear far too often is that "change takes time." Embracing that philosophy seems to be - lately, like in the last few years - a way to placate one about one's work and to make it "okay" that I don't see any difference in the system because of my efforts. Rant over! Thank you for sharing!