Sir Ken Robinson's 2006 TED Talk is a great
video to show in a class based on teaching children mathematics. He spoke of
how the main goal of our education system is to create university professors.
As a future educator it is important to realize that this approach is
ineffective, and unrealistic. We do not need a society filled with individuals
who are educated beyond appreciation. We need an education system which
supports individuality and encourages students to learn in a way that they
love.
I found
his video very thought provoking. One of the things he talked about which
really stood out to me was about the little girl who was a dancer, and needed
movement. If that situation was today, in the 21st century, I
believe his prediction would be correct- the young child would be silenced with
ADHD medication. The amplitude of that individual’s success- a famous
choreographer, speaks volumes to how inaccurately our society and our education
system handles children “with ADHD”.
I recommend this video to any
caregiver, or educator!
Sir Ken Roberstson - Do Schools Kill Creativity?
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