I have posted a number of times about the brilliant work of Sir Ken Robinson who has spoken eloquently about the need for changing education to allow for creativity in schools. For the past several months, he has been taking questions submitted through Twitter (#askSKR) and posting video answers to the questions. Here are all seven of the questions and answers:
#askSKR Question 1: Value of Diplomas & Degrees
Thank you to @AsideBeside for tweeting the question: “In Jan.04 US college grads unemployment rate exceeded that of high school dropouts. What does this mean for diplomas and degrees?”
#askSKR Question 2: Assessing Creativity
I was recently asked a few questions about assessing creativity on Twitter. Thank you to @Joe_Bower and @sebnetta for the questions: “Is it at all possible to grade a creative mind? What would be more suitable to do?” – @sebnetta “If measurable outcomes are least important result of learning, how do we redefine accountability based on the unquantifiable? – @Joe_Bower
#askSKR Question 3: School Subjects
Here is my response to a question asked on Twitter by @CoreyScott: “How do you feel about the actual subjects covered in school? What should the youth really learn and study?”
#askSKR Question 4: Educational Hierarchy
Following my video about school subjects, here are my thoughts about Educational Hierarchy.
#askSKR Question 5: Finding your Element
I’ve been asked several questions about finding your Element. Thank you @Sian327 on Twitter for asking me: “Surely not everyone who is aware of their element will necessarily find the success they desire?”
#askSKR Question 6: The journey to your Element
I’ve received questions and feedback from readers looking for guidance on finding their Element. Here are a few examples of those questions: “Is there something positive about seeking to find your Element, as it feels pretty frustrating to me?” -@gentlemandad “What steps can someone take if they are not lucky enough to have discovered their Element, but want to do so?” – @NicolaArnold
#askSKR Question 7: Rigour and Rote
Thank you to @TheWestWingMan for his question via Twitter: “Will creativity suffer in and education system of ‘rigour and rote’?”
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