Activity 3 Do Schools Kill Creativity?

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching this video! Robinson does a great job at conveying his message, but also making it fun at the same time. I found myself writing notes after notes until I had 2 pages.

Three ideas I agree with...

1. Everyone has an interesting education and it goes deep with people like money and religion. It takes us into the future that we can't grasp.

2. All kids have tremendous talents.

3. Children are not afraid to be wrong.

Two ideas that surprised me...

1. We grow out of creativity (or are educated out of it)

2. Everywhere on Earth has the same hierarchy of education.

Idea that confused you/ disagree with...

This video was simply amazing! Robinson talked about all the things that I feel very strongly about and he managed to do it in a fun way. I do not disagree or am confused about anything he said. He was very clear and truthful about the things he said. This is a video that I will reference in the future when I talk about my perspective of teaching!

Double Entry Journal #15

·         When children are given a chance to initiate play and exploratory learning, they become highly skilled in the art of self-education and self-regulation.

·         Young children work hard at play. They invent scenes and stories, solve problems, and negotiate their way through social roadblocks.

·         All young children, not just those living in poverty, need the support of teachers who understand the value of play.

I chose these quotes because they are all things I feel strongly about. I am currently in a kindergarten class for my 75 hour clinical and I see first-hand how important play is to the children. They are still learning things even while they are playing. They are communicating, sharing, thinking, and speaking. Play is very important in my eyes and I think that others need to see how important it is as well. 

Video on why play is important 

Double Entry Journal #14

1. What was the most interesting idea you encountered as you read the chapter?

I found the most interesting idea was about "Millennials." It is a generation of children today who have lived their entire lives in the new capitalism. It really caught my eye when he compared baby boomers to Millennials and the shows that each might be interested in because I find what he said to be very true. 

2. What connections can you make between Gee's critique and Sir Ken Robinsons' critique of traditional schooling?

They both agree that we need to teach school so that it gives meaning to our students. We need to prepare them for life and the best way to do that is through what they already know and what they are experiencing in their lives.

 

3. How did this book change or support your understanding of good teaching?

This book supported my ideas on how important it is to think "outside the box" when it comes to teaching children. Each child is different and you have to approach each situation differently and if you apply them to real life the students are to better understand what you are talking about.