Assignment:
Discussion: Schools and Creativity
Sir Ken Robinson suggests that our schools are killing creativity.
1. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Do you think the focus on 21st century skills will refocus the priority in schools away from solely mastering discrete skills?
3. If it did, would this be a positive improvement in our education system?
4. Would it lead to more opportunities for students to be creative? Explain your thinking.
References
Newman, R. (2013). Teaching and Learning in the 21st century: Connecting the dots. [Electronic version].
This text is a ConstellationTM course digital materials (CDM) title TED. (2006, June). Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity [Video file].