- Viewpoints: Within this discussion, students will dive into reforming education. The information will give a chance for students to say their views on issues that are currently effecting them.
- There's a big difference between preparing students for tests and preparing them for life. Some say that with the way things are going right now, America might be on a dead-end road where a lot of students will grow up to be obsolete in the way they think and what they do.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain. I agree with the statement about how the next generation of students will not know anything about preparing for life. Students are primarily taught what is expected to pass standardized tests and later graduate. Although, many have not learned how to balance a check book or doing their 401k. Schools need to include more classes that are geared towards students’ lives after they graduate. Home economics and other classes of the same structure would benefit the next generation.
- In this day and time, where all education in America is becoming "standardized" and more emphasis is put on grades than learning, would pulling the student out from a public school be a better decision than keeping the student in a public school? In other words, with the right programs and teaching methods that encourage learning, would homeschooling be better than public schooling? Explain your position.
- Describe your thoughts concerning Ken Robinson's video. For instance, do you agree with him? If so, how can you, as a teacher, change things for the better? If you did not agree with Ken, why?
- In the PDF file associated with this lesson, Ken mentioned "passion" and "commitment". Do you just do what you do with no particular passion or commitment to it? Why would this be important? Explain.
- Ken provides some examples concerning creativity skill development. How would you develop creativity and problem-solving skills in YOUR classroom?
- In your opinion, what were the two most important or interesting things you learned by viewing the video from Ken Robinson? Describe.
- Summary
- Research Question
- Research Results
There was a small study conducted to students beginning in primary school to high school. Ask this question of a group of second-graders, and about 95 percent of them will answer “Yes.” Three years later, when the kids are in fifth grade, that proportion will drop to 50 percent—and by the time they’re seniors in high school, it’s down to 5 percent (Paul2012). Students themselves felt as though they were not as creative because they were presented only limited views. It is up to both the teachers and students’ parents to encourage them to be creative (Paul2012).
- Research Summery
Work Cited
Brookhart, Susan H. "Membership." Educational Leadership: Creativity Now!:Assessing Creativity. ASCD, Feb. 2013. Web. 11 July 2015. <http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/feb13/vol70/num05/Assessing-Creativity.aspx>.
Paul, Annie Murphy. "Membership." Educational Leadership:Creativity Now!:Assessing Creativity. KQED, 12 May 2012. Web. 11 July 2015. <http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/feb13/vol70/num05/Assessing-Creativity.aspx>.