I have seen this video and I have stopped so many times to try to understand what he was saying, because he speaks quickly. But finally, I have understood some ideas: as the title says, education is killing human creativity. He says that education system is in decline, because we have an utilitarin and mechanistic education conception. Why does he say that? Because he thinks that ghe problem with the education system is that it pre-determines the learning objectives and competencies. The solution would be an educational project which combines formal training with informal training, because it's the last one the area where appear the particular and unique gifts of each person. But the most important thesis he defends is that actual education systema is geared to be afraid of fail. In education, creativity is as important as literacy, but education is pre-determined to specific objetives and competities and it's afraid of innovation. Finally, Ken Robinson says that we must rethink the main principles of children education and assume that our challengue is educating complete children so that they can be face to face with an uncertain future. If we make a big change in actual education system, instead of being bullied, our children will grow up without all the supression of all the previous generations. As far as I am concerned, I strongly believe that he is right on all what he says. We must break down barriers and rules an unleash the imagination, in order to get better professionals who will be able to act as well as possible in all the situations which torture as every day. We can't forget that we have an special creativity which we must maximize! :) Isn't it?
In summary, he says we are educating 21st century children with 19th century techniques. The educational system needs updating and teachers must engage students in their own learning. By the way, you are working really hard to get a very much deserved 10. I'm very proud of you.
I have seen this video and I have stopped so many times to try to understand what he was saying, because he speaks quickly.
ReplyDeleteBut finally, I have understood some ideas: as the title says, education is killing human creativity. He says that education system is in decline, because we have an utilitarin and mechanistic education conception. Why does he say that? Because he thinks that ghe problem with the education system is that it pre-determines the learning objectives and competencies. The solution would be an educational project which combines formal training with informal training, because it's the last one the area where appear the particular and unique gifts of each person. But the most important thesis he defends is that actual education systema is geared to be afraid of fail. In education, creativity is as important as literacy, but education is pre-determined to specific objetives and competities and it's afraid of innovation.
Finally, Ken Robinson says that we must rethink the main principles of children education and assume that our challengue is educating complete children so that they can be face to face with an uncertain future. If we make a big change in actual education system, instead of being bullied, our children will grow up without all the supression of all the previous generations.
As far as I am concerned, I strongly believe that he is right on all what he says. We must break down barriers and rules an unleash the imagination, in order to get better professionals who will be able to act as well as possible in all the situations which torture as every day. We can't forget that we have an special creativity which we must maximize! :) Isn't it?
In summary, he says we are educating 21st century children with 19th century techniques. The educational system needs updating and teachers must engage students in their own learning.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, you are working really hard to get a very much deserved 10. I'm very proud of you.