Susan Blum's Schoolishness could be read as a take on this question. www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
In Schoolishness, Susan D. Blum continues her journey as an anthropologist and educator. The author defines "schoolishness" as educational practices that emphasize packaged "learning," unimaginative.....
"Students who thrive academically have typically mastered the art of schoolishness[, which] teaches the game of school. Someone made up rules, which vary all the time... In classes, the points come from figuring out the specific version of the game that the teacher in that specific class has set up”
A new book argues that too many instructors prioritize compliance and constraint over learning. But is that always a bad thing?
Went back to the office the other day after trying to stay away during the summer and found a nice collection of new books. Now to find the time to read! @cjdenial.bsky.social@nimishabarton.bsky.social@susandblum.bsky.social@josheyler.bsky.social
So many smart people have great books out, and it's such a privilege to be able to talk with them! My convo w/ @susandblum.bsky.social@humrespro.bsky.socialwww.humanrestorationproject.org/podcast Check out what else is on deck through the end of 2024:
The inspiring and inspired John Warner, @biblioracle, featured my new book, #Schoolishnessengagededucation.substack.com/p/moving-awa... @cornelluniversitypress
A Q&A with Susan Blum on her new book.
Love her work! She also has another book out called Schoolishness: Alienated Education and the Quest for Authentic, Joyful Learning www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
In Schoolishness, Susan D. Blum continues her journey as an anthropologist and educator. The author defines "schoolishness" as educational practices that emphasize packaged "learning," unimaginative.....
You have another chance to buy Schoolishness for half price, through the @cornelluniversitypress sale on #educationwww.cornellpress.cornell.edu/subjects/edu...
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Just recorded an excellent conversation w/ @susandblum.bsky.social@humrespro.bsky.social podcast! Will drop some sneak peeks & highlights between now and the July release, but definitely pick up Schoolishness in the meantime. It's an incredible book!
"...in classrooms, students rarely have the opportunity to be truly responsible— not just punctual or obedient, but to have others actually count on them for something meaningful."
These striking results from @susandblum.bsky.social's study of the Bowman Creek Educational Ecosystem project featured in Schoolishness
