Chapter 5
Inspiration to take action, to be a better person, teacher, friend, mother etc… comes from many sources. This year one thing that inspired me was a video that we watched through one of the classes in this program. The video was Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity; the subject had been on my mind for a long time, due to high stakes testing and ever increasing curriculum requirements, teachers have been under enormous pressure to produce students with at least proficient test scores. After seeing the video with Ken Robinson I was rejuvenated and inspired to seek more creative ways to facilitate the curriculum in my classroom. When our students go out into the work force they will be expected to be creative and innovative in order to be successful, not just great test takers.
Robinson, K. (2006, February). Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity.[vieo] retrieved July 6, 2009 from http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
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I loved this video. I think he speaks about some very important topics. Especially when he says “creativity is as important as literacy!” It is so true and even worse, that schools are killing creativity. I think too many of todays teachers are afraid of technology and because of their fear of the unknown, their students suffer. I am not sure where my future lies in education, with each new class I find a new career but I believed it was important for me to get through this program so I can not be afraid of technology. This program has opened my eyes to how creative I can be and more importantly has allowed me to learn about tools that will motivate creativity. I also think all kids are artists but we must encourage and motivate them to be creative.
ReplyDeleteJuliet Younge
I wish more teachers were open to the ideas expressed in this video. So many of my former co-workers seemed to be just doing a job. Sad.
ReplyDelete"When our students go out into the work force they will be expected to be creative and innovative in order to be successful, not just great test takers."
ReplyDeleteWe talk about schools killing creativity, but the workforce does at a monumental rate.
I'd like to think that the workforce would let their employees be a bit more creative, but many times they don't. I've seen many employees come up with ideas, not just in the teacher biz, but other areas, and they can them. They either take over the idea without giving credit or completely disregard the individual.
Companies make sure that the low-level individual on the front line has no input or growth within the company. It's really ashamed.
So there are many teachers who do want to be creative, but there are more companies who deny creativity alongside some "old skool" teachers.
What about the differences between creativity in K-12 VS. Collegians? I've walked through the halls of college recently, and it wasn't quite intriguing.
Debb, I love that video also. Being a college level graphic design instructor I get to see the long term effects of this issue first hand. The students in my program have chosen creativity for a living, yet they have lost the ability to think creatively. When I give the a blank canvas they look like deer in headlights. It's almost cult like, they need to be deprogramed before the can move forward. Maybe that's why I love my job so much. My goal is not just to teach them about graphic design, but to enrich their lives for ever and put the power of creativity back in their hands. When I see that light go back on it's like magic. There is no feeling in the world like it.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I can feel the love. I got your back Debb, you are not alone and I am not one for backing down.
I almost forgot! If you love Ken Robinson, he has a new book out called "The Element: How Passion Changes Everything," and it's awesome; a must read!
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong I love this Ted video and yes Deb great post. Todd, I know you're not one of those professors whose not trying to inspire, so that's not a blow at you! Full Sail has been the best college experience of my life, I like that the professors are approachable and not stoic and impressionable like many I've come across. They are always trying to make things creative and they bring such a diverse array of personalities and backgrounds!
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ReplyDeleteGreat discussion here, we should talk about this a bit more.