: Hiring for potential and investing in teachers' long-term careers.
Paula Span, a veteran journalist and professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, is highly regarded for her "tough love" teaching style. Her model focuses on:
: Eliminating jargon and strengthening "leads" (the opening of a story). School-models - Paula vids
: Understanding that typography has a "personality" and can be the primary visual element of a project.
: Building administrative teams based on autonomy, trust, and shared decision-making. Summary Table: "Paula" Educational Models Core Educational Focus Paula Span Journalism Tough feedback, lead-writing, and professional belief. Paula Scher Graphic Design Typography as personality and visual form. Paula Vogel Theater/Arts Non-linear methodology and the "revelry of making." Paula (Admin) School Leadership Distributed leadership and professional investment. : Hiring for potential and investing in teachers'
Depending on which "Paula" you are referring to, here is a write-up based on their specific educational models: 1. Paula Span: The "Writing Mom" Model
Design legend Paula Scher often shares how a teacher transformed her perspective on design, a story frequently featured in D&AD Talks. Her educational "model" emphasizes: : Understanding that typography has a "personality" and
: Viewing faculty as an example that a life in the arts is a continuous dialogue. 4. Distributed Leadership Model (Paula & John)