Do Schools Kill Creativity?
November 4, 2010
Ok people, this is not a regular “scroll down, scroll up” blog post. When I look at the traffic this blog has, I can be a little proud. But when I look how few links are being clicked or watched I seriously have my doubts people (mostly my friends) really are interested in what I have to say.
This time I won’t be saying anything. Since the man I’m introducing here is much more capable of doing so.
Sir Ken Robinson – expert in thinking about creativity and education, is well-known for his outstanding presentations and speeches. Great narrator, even greater insights and ideas this man has. Last year I was introduced to him but, have to confess, sort of forgot about him. After a friend read my last post, she shared a link of an animated part of one of his speeches, which is the last video posted here.
SKR strives for a revolution in our ‘industrial’ education program, a new focus on how to feed talent and creativity, and a necessarily request for the world not to die in 50 years.
These are full speeches. Please watch them when you have the time, the interest and a sober state of mind.
Parents and forthcoming parents: watch and please think about and learn from it. This is of such great value and importance. The words and ideas this man has feel as I have been searching for all my life.
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
Monterey, California – 2006 – 20 minutes
Bring on the Learning Revolution!
Long Beach California – 2006 – 20 minutes
Changing Paradigms
London – 2008 – 55 minutes
Changing Paradigms – Animated Part
Just posting this as well for the awesome animation – 10 minutes
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