Ep. 49: Can Education be a System of Profound Knowledge?
Should schools be systems-based or people-based? Can it be both? Based on the profound insight of William Denning, Kasey and Brian wrestle with the limitations and opportunities of systems in education.
Do we manage failure or investigate its causes?
Are our systems failing or our people struggling?
Whose seat is missing at the table?
Do numbers really matter?
Let us know what you think! We're curious to hear your thoughts (schurtzandties@gmail.com)
References:
- Dr. W. Edwards Deming: System of Profound Knowledge
- Fundamental Attribution Error
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