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Why do we do the things we do...

Why do we set up our classrooms in rows?
Why do we design schools the way we do?
Why are classrooms closed off?
Why do we set up our desks at the front of the room?
Why do we have desks?
Why do we lecture?
Why do we have computer labs?
Why do we make technology an event?
Why do we assign tests, quizzes, and exams?
Why do we provide homework?
Why do we teach the same lessons as last year; as 5 years ago; as 10?
Why do we plan our lessons prior to knowing our students?
Why do we have school bells?
Why do we have audio announcements?
Why do we have 'community centres' separate from school?
Why do we start school before 10 am?
Why do we start the school year in September?
Why do we have exams after a winter break?
Why do we organize departments by subject specialties?
Why do we "prepare students for university"?
Why do we have grade levels based on age?
Why do we have lesson periods & semesters?
Why do we have subject specific courses?
Why do we run professional development the way we do?
Why do we teach in the same school for so long?
Why do we renumerate based on degree & length of teaching experience?
Why do we all not have to earn spec. ed. qualifications?

Why?

If we don't ask questions, how will we move forward?