Response to Sir Ken Robinson TED Talk

In his TED talk, Sir Ken Robinson talks about schools killing creativity. What matters in this is not to squander these unique ideas. I found it very interesting how he explained the hierarchy of educational values. Math and English are at the top everywhere in the world. I wonder how this came to be. Why are these most important? As Sir Ken Robinson mentions, why can’t dance be taught every day? There are very successful people who have careers in music, dance, art and other subjects that schools suppress. I think this means that people need to notice what they love and what they are good at. When kids are young, they will try anything; so schools should let them. Individual success and reformation in society relies on this. People should simply do what they love. And in order to get there they need to be wrong. I like how Sir Ken Robinson talks about kids being alright with being wrong. Schools should use this to teach kids everything they can about themselves. They should let them explore, learn and grow while they are young and fearless; simply because adults are afraid. Adults are afraid to look foolish, they are afraid to be wrong, and they think that once they have “grown up” they need to have everything figured out. This is what gets pounded into children. Finish High school, then go to college, then get a degree, and then start a career. This is the traditional track. So how can society ensure success for the next generation? By changing schooling so it supports creativity and individual interests before they grow up and are afraid.

Sir Ken Robinson has a very compelling way of speaking. He talks in a comfortable way the draws in the audience. He is extremely eloquent and relays his points with confidence. I most enjoy how he incorporates humor which takes the seriousness of the subject and makes it easy to listen and support his ideas. Sir Ken Robinson was a very inspiring and friendly speaker which came from his storytelling. These are all very useful techniques in giving such a meaningful speech.

This TED talk gave a great message which should be noted in the minds of educators everywhere. Creativity will make the next generation successful, and it starts with the youngest children. This talk inspires me to want to change the world. Hopefully, that is what I can do with my own presentation.