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Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Do schools kill creativity?

This is one of the best speeches I have ever listened to about education and the importance of creativity in education.

It's hilarious but also extremely interesting. Among many things and anecdotes, it explains case of a highly kinesthetic girl at school Gillian Lynne, a well-known coreographer (Cats, Phantom of the Opera), who was diagnosed a learning disorder at school. You can also read about her story in the English wikipedia.

I absolutely agree with Mr Ken Robinson about the need to reshape the educational system which nowadays is still placing too much emphasis on the logico-mathematical, and linguistic intelligences.

It reminded me of Rita Dunn's motto: "If the child is not learning the way you're teaching, then you must teach the way s/he learns."

Comment what you think about this video. Do you agree with Ken Robinson? Do you know any kinesthetic students? ....
What did you find most surprising/ shocking/ interesting/ amusing? ....  

You can read the subtitles in 39 languages! (which includes all the languages spoken in our class)