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 ([email protected]) References: - Dr. W. Edwards Deming: System of Profound Knowledge - Fundamental Attribution Error Show Sponsors: Schurtz and Ties is sponsored by PeerDrivenPD, a teacher training platform that brings "candid conversations from some of the best classroom educators in the country." You can "get your training directly from the teachers in the trenches as current classroom teachers guide your professional learning with authentic insights and practical strategies you can try immediately." Check out ⁠⁠⁠PeerDrivenPD.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information and mention Schurtz and Ties and get 10% off any purchase for one year! ⁠⁠TeachBetter.com⁠⁠: "The Teach Better Podcast Network is dedicated to supporting the entire school ecosystem through in-depth conversations around topics you care about. Covering a variety of areas in education, each podcast aims to support educators in the field toward creating and maintaining a progressive, student-focused classroom." Please reach out and let us know your thoughts or share a topic: X (Twitter): SchurtzandTies Gmail: [email protected] #DoGreatThings and #KeepKnocking