RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms

[rodsky]

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You might be wondering why a video/talk on education wound up here in the science section. Well, just watch it yourself and give your opinion:

YouTube - RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms

If you are like me, and you feel you've been a "victim" of the current educational system, in that the system somehow "failed" in bringing out the best in you, then post "Yes, I am a victim" after this post (but of course, watch the video first before commenting!).

-RODION

[THE SKULLS]

nice rods..
creativity, "Imagine"

[aenigma143]

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[handsoff241]

Not a "victim."

His work is part of the education system he wants to change.

[rodsky]

Not a "victim."

His work is part of the education system he wants to change.

You're basically saying a child should NOT go against the will of the parents or have a choice (i.e change his/her religion, his/her beliefs and ideals in life, etc) in life, because he/she came from his parents and is part of that family.

And I beg to differ--his work may actually be innate/indigenous/self-realized and not derived from anything he learned while being part of the traditional education system.

-RODION

[handsoff241]

1.You're basically saying a child should NOT go against the will of the parents or have a choice (i.e change his/her religion, his/her beliefs and ideals in life, etc) in life, because he/she came from his parents and is part of that family.

2.And I beg to differ--his work may actually be innate/indigenous/self-realized and not derived from anything he learned while being part of the traditional education system.

1. Which part of my statement?
2. Innate/Indigenous, yes of course! He is the one thinking for that idea. And also it is self-realized, I completely agree.

But what induced his self-realization?

He(Ken Robinson) attended Liverpool Collegiate School (1961–1963), Wade Deacon Grammar School, and Cheshire (1963–196. He then studied English and drama (B.Ed.) at University of Leeds (1968–1972) and completed a PhD in 1981 at the University of London, researching drama and theatre in education.

"Researching drama and theatre in educatio." Now what do we have here. He is trying to change the same system that molded him. He is a living proof that the same educational system he wants to change, thinking it is not appropriate; was successful in its objective for quality education.

I'm not an expert. But I'm just saying.

[THE SKULLS]

"It's not cheating, it's called collaboration."

I like this part of the video..

[rodsky]

1. Which part of my statement?
2. Innate/Indigenous, yes of course! He is the one thinking for that idea. And also it is self-realized, I completely agree.

But what induced his self-realization?



"Researching drama and theatre in educatio." Now what do we have here. He is trying to change the same system that molded him. He is a living proof that the same educational system he wants to change, thinking it is not appropriate; was successful in its objective for quality education.

I'm not an expert. But I'm just saying.

Successful for whom? If the old methods are successful for only a few, then it has to change, so that a new model can work for MORE people. This is why the rest of the masses see education as being elitist--it has to change from this model to one that adjusts to everyone's level.

-RODION

[gareb]

this is an insightful dissection of the Western educational system.

though we need to see more correlative studies between the rising incidence of ADHD, the kind of families and environments these kids grow up in, as well as any relationship that this have with standardized testing.

overhauling standardization tests would be a tough nut to crack, as standardization's set benchmarks create an easier atmosphere for society to work with when it comes to the supposed products of the educational system. customizing tests for each and every individual also creates chaos, an unworkable situation for industry and the economy as a whole.

"education" as i see it, is essentially molding young minds to what is suppose to be "effective" and "useful". "brainwashing" is another term for it, albeit the later is a darker portrayal of it. the kind of "clay" that you get can be brittle or moldable, resistant or pliant.

i find it interesting how he is able to create a bridge between the flaws of different aspects of education, may it be on the economic, the philosophically humanist aspect, the psychological aspect of learning, even the academic aspect on what is valued as "academic" and what is not.

i though however that more weight should have been given on the "habits of the educational institutions" to divide entire populations, and shaping people's well-being in all aspects.

[rodsky]

overhauling standardization tests would be a tough nut to crack, as standardization's set benchmarks create an easier atmosphere for society to work with when it comes to the supposed products of the educational system. customizing tests for each and every individual also creates chaos, an unworkable situation for industry and the economy as a whole.

Then let this be a a good reason now, to CHANGE the current way the world works. Standardization methods are tailored today to CONFORM to how the world works today. So it's high time that we change the way the world works. The idea may sound far fetched (i.e. the usual clamor for "revolution" or "change the system"), but yes that day will indeed come--we just don't know when. Look back at civilization throughout history and see the different changes in "mode" of operation, i.e. agricultural societies spawned fuedalism, etc., exploration/expansion of territories strengthened Monarchial/aristocratic societies, and so on...now with the upcoming advancements in genetic/bio engineering, nanotechnology, space being accessible to corporations via SpaceX, etc, scarcity of fossil fuels a pressing concern, etc...the underlying foundations of how our world works is NOW changing before our eyes--if the system cannot adapt, it will crumble, and a new system (with a new system of educating our young), shall take place.

-RODION