Beyond the Everyday: 5 links to visit this week 1
Does current education suffer from the ‘tyranny of common sense’ ? Will the perspectives and templates that defined our generation sufficiently equip our children for their tomorrows?
Anita Thomas | 22 October 2010
There are a number of opinions, for and against. Some merely introduce a new train of thought. Whatever they may do, these links should get you thinking because informed choices are the need of the times.
Schools kill Creativity
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.
We’re No. 1 !
Thomas Friedman’s take on the problems America faces today; is there a link to ‘shrunken student motivation’ ?
Bring on the Learning Revolution
Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning - creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish.
Primary Education Review and Implementation Committee (PERI), Ministry of Education, Singapore
Some of the measures being introduced to meet Singapore’s goal of developing confident individuals, self-directed learners, active contributors and concerned citizens.
Testing : The Chinese Way
Tests are actually good for children : A Western viewpoint
Anita Thomas | 22 October 2010
Kopi-TV: Learning & Enterprise
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Mechai Viravaidya on Nurturing Generations of Social Entrepreneurs
Singapore is the best Southeast Asian country to produce and promote social entrepreneurship in the region, according to Mr Mechai Viravaidya, founder of Thailand’s Population and Community Development Association (PDA).
