In today's class, we observed two different videos in which discussed education and the value of creativity in the classroom.
it is the art of education, derived from the greek word meaning " to lead a child". it is a mental process where evaluation, understanding , analyzing and reflection are scaffolded. pedagogy's purpose is also to develop metacognition in children as well.
TED: Sir Ken Robinson
In the 2006 TED conference, Sir Ken Robinson spoke about the importance of fostering creativity in children, not diluting it. He believes that everyone is born creative, they do not remain so through out adulthood due to education. Robinson also mentions that due to an over emphasize of the subjects in education taught ( ex. English, Math, Science ) , they are not taught the arts, in which many are able to express themselves. Academic inflation is a direct result of living in a society that encourages education and not the arts.
there are three Factors of intelligence Robinson mentions.
- Diversity: Original/different thinking
- Dynamic: interaction
- Distinct: talent
I agree with Sir Ken Robinson, creativity is very important in a child's life to foster individuality and originality. The education system needs to be modified since it has not changed its structured learning style since 19th century industrial era. it is time for a change since society is rapidly morphing into something new.we should emphasize the arts for the sake of people trying to reach for a higher education due to academic inflation.
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