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In "A New Paradigm for K-12 Education," Dr. Paul N. Spellman critically examines the failures and triumphs within our education system. He argues that the focus must shift back to the students, rather than administrative jargon and data-driven mandates. By questioning our current practices and listening to teachers and students alike, Spellman advocates for innovative ideas that prioritize student engagement and learning. This thought-provoking book challenges educational norms and encourages a collaborative approach to creating a more effective and student-centered educational environment.
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Dr. Paul N. Spellman, suggesting • A NEW PARADIGM FOR K-12 EDUCATION: • THE STUDENT !!!
RACE TO VELASCO Dallas: Hendrick-Long Publishers, 1995
It’s All About the Student • “It’s the Student, St***d!”
Query One: Where Do We Go Wrong? When we are dithered by Admin-Speak NALB: “No Acronym Left Behind”
Where Do We Go Wrong?? When we are Doomed by Data Testing – the Doomsday Word Information Gathering (EEK!)
Where Do We Go Wrong??? • When we are deluded into thinking we exist in a superviso-centric Universe • We are NOT the Sun (although, according to some, we may be that large planet out there with the silly name…)
Query Two: Where Do We Go Right? To Each Other – today! LISTEN!
Where Do We Go Right?? To Our Teachers – for IDEAS!! Great and Wonderful Ideas!! LISTEN!!
“Question Everything, Learn Something…” • Euripides, or George Carlin
Where Do We Go Right??? To Our Students – Revolutionary!! LISTEN!!!
A DISCIPLO-CENTRIC UNIVERSE Can we live in it?