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Do schools kill creativity?

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED

The key takeaways from the video are as follows:

  • 00:27 Sir Ken Robinson discusses the three themes of human creativity, future unpredictability, and the extraordinary capacities of children.
  • 01:19 He emphasizes the deep interest people have in education and the need to prepare children for an unpredictable future.
  • 02:15 The unpredictability of the future is highlighted, with children starting school this year expected to retire in 2065.
  • 03:13 Creativity is deemed as important as literacy in education and should be given equal status.
  • 06:34 The speaker questions why education systems prioritize certain subjects over others and emphasizes the need to rethink our view of intelligence.
  • 09:13 The focus on academic ability and university entrance is critiqued, advocating for a broader view of intelligence.
  • 12:32 The changing value of degrees and the need to rethink our view of intelligence are discussed.
  • 16:21 The story of Gillian Lynne highlights the importance of recognizing diverse forms of intelligence and nurturing individual talents.
  • 18:34 The urgent need to reconstitute our conception of human capacity and educate children for a future that we may not see ourselves is emphasized.

These takeaways underscore the importance of recognizing diverse forms of intelligence, nurturing creativity, and rethinking traditional education systems to prepare children for an unpredictable future.

Words about words…

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED

Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.

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