Riz Khan - Schools killing creativity - 10 Sep 08 - Part 2

Education is a terrible way to find out what you're good at. Sound strange, right?

But think about this; how many of you are currently working in the subject you liked most in school. Not the one you excelled in, the one you liked.

In our very streamlined public education system, children around the world are taught the maths and sciences, but how many of them are taught art, painting or dance with the same vigour?

In our very streamlined public education system, children around the world are taught the maths and sciences, but how many of them are taught art, painting or dance with the same vigour?

Riz speaks with world renowned creativity and education expert Ken Robinson who strongly believes the current state of education may begin holistically but progressively focuses "on the head, and then just to one side."

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[SilkSwe]

This is a great guy. I've seen the TED talk and he certainly deserve more attention. I fully agree with what he is striving for. We have to stop thinking in the same paths and come up with something better.

[UAintDeletingThis1]

It's like they took my opinions and had this guy say them. He's brilliant and really knows what he's talking about. He should be taken seriously

[MissEkenSpeakin]

This man has full of wonderful insight! I wish people would open their minds to these ideas more! Kudos to him.

[CeliaVdeAguirre]

I agree with what Ken says.I am also a teacher and he is RIGHT !!

[lpbmartialarts]

@UAintDeletingThis1 My sentiment is shared with him and you. I watched his TED talk, and shed tears of joy. Plus he is very funny.

[articlepk]

education tutorial....

[alfalfa31]

@74u73hjd - It's still alive and well in the current government in every capacity.

[marioreaper]

if it wasn't for the goverment spending the money - then who would! It would be even worse if it wasn't for the NHS and other public services. At least you can choose whether to spend your money or not.

[macflyfilm]

lol would be you growing up.