Comments on: What if….?

By: Peter Rafferty

Peter Rafferty — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:16:00 +0000

It’s a good thought. In our primary school I often think that there should be a day/week when (although I had only thought of teachers or TA’s) everyone moves to a different class. No plans, no preparation just be with that class. It would be interesting to see the end of day results.

Incidentally I read your Twitter views on Word/Open office. Absolutely correct!

By: Doug Belshaw

Doug Belshaw — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:13:00 +0000

Unfortunately, in our outcomes-driven system, it’s unlikely to happen!

Oh, and I really do think we need to move collectively to an open system
such as Open Document format rather than a propagating a proprietary format
such as .doc!

By: Doug Belshaw

Doug Belshaw — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:45:00 +0000

That’s an interesting concept, Charlie. But I suppose it ties in with the
Christian idea of the first being last, and the last first, etc. :-)

By: charlieroy1977

charlieroy1977 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:44:00 +0000

@ Doug
An interesting post. I’ve been a teacher, coach, dean, and principal and with every position I’ve held I’ve felt the grass is greener on the other side. But everyone plays a critical role in a school. I think your concept is an intriguing one for sure. My sister is in a Catholic religious order and every three years they elect from their own ranks their new president / mother superior. The current leader then returns to the flock. Overtime everyone has a highly developed sense of empathy and respect for one another.

By: Chris Taylo

Chris Taylo — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:34:00 +0000

Radical idea. I like it!

I think it would be a great experience with admin staff bringing there own unique experience and skills to the teaching arena and seasoned teachers hopefully seeing better ways to do admin things.

Not a million miles away from the thoughts of Ricardo Semler (7 day weekend and Maverick are 2 of my fave books)