Sir Ken asserts we need a revolution. This is an outstanding discourse on the current state of affairs in American education! I must warn you it is 17 minutes long but worth the watch. Sir Ken brings up several key points about our cultural dispositions that must be confronted.
- One point that I feel is critical to reconsider is the idea all children should be educated and encouraged to go to college. This idea is insanity. Do we really want to create a cultural mindset where farming, mechanics and other non-degree jobs are “not enough”? There must be a respect and honor for a diversity of talents and abilities in society.
- Another key point is that our education system is modeled after the fast food industry (where everything is standardized) and is starving our souls. Sadly, this is only getting worse despite the fact our national scores are not getting better. Why do we think that making intelligence is like manufacturing car parts?
- Finally, I love, love, love how he feels that what is needed is the creation of environments where learning can flourish. Yes. And this cannot be standardized by the very nature of flourishing.
This is a must watch. Lets cause a revolution. . .
that was fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
I had to post a comment…I’ve taught my entire life & I have always disagreed with the American system of ‘forcing’ everyone towards college. It is not an end-all and our family is the perfect example….I am the first one with an American college degree & I make the least amount of money. I have 8 cousins in England & Scotland & including my husband who joined the Navy at 18, they ALL make more money than me! Although money does not buy happiness, it sure takes care of the bills & keeps a roof over your childrens’ heads! I long to see an American system that lets high school children know it is OK to follow a dream & that dream may not be college!
I love, love, love him! I just wrote a post regarding a new early learning initiative that proposes to teach kinder kids how to sit still. I kid you not! http://www.wix.com/alidaibis/ivy-league-west#!specials
In the my most recent post I list Fairy Dust Teaching as one of the great positive things that is happening in teaching. Keep up the good work. You inspire us all:)