Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Creativity and Education
Is America ruthlessly squandering talents and squashing creativity in education? Sir Ken Robinson contends that "creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status." In his entertaining 2006 talk to TED conference attendees he makes a profound and brilliant case for cultivating creativity. I'm sure you'll agree.
Some of you may have already seen this talk, but it certainly bears repeating. His poignant narrative about choreographer Jillian Lynne is a noteworthy example of misguided perception of creativity in children.
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design.
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I had not seen this before. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately, he makes some very valid points about how getting your BA/BS doesn't carry nearly as much weight as it used to. It almost seems that it's becoming the equivalent of what only having your high school diploma meant for your future.
I also enjoyed the bit about thinking of Shakespeare as a child.
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