“School Kills Creativity” – Fundamental Issues with the Education System

by admin on September 24, 2010

Just saw this TED video and really liked it. Sir Ken Robinson delivers his talk well with some humor and makes his points very clear. It’s a followup talk to another one that he gave. Maybe things will move in a new direction…

Sir Ken Robinson: school kills creativity

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“School Kills Creativity” – Fundamental Issues with the Education System

Sir Ken Robinson: school kills creativity

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