You-tube Videos on Urban Schools - 17 views
started by Craig Willey on 10 May 12
started by Craig Willey on 10 May 12
started by Craig Willey on 10 May 12
started by Craig Willey on 10 May 12
I chose this video because it hits on a topic that the head honchos of education are starting to clue in on: It's people, not programs. Ineffective teachers will be ineffective no matter what program is being implemented. Although I think it could cause more problems than fix, the new evaluation system being set up currently is at least beginning to focus in on the teachers and not another program.
In reviewing videos on You-tube, I saw this RSA Animate video. I know little of the background of the speaker, though I have seen one such Animation project before, which provided some tremendous food for thought. In this video, elements of speaker Ken Robinson's speech are animated to provide greater insight into his discussion. He talks about the flawed concept of basing educational reforms on an antiquated system that is centuries old and created to serve a purpose much different than the current needs we're striving to fill today. While he brings up multiple points during the 11-minute speech (I know little of ADHD, let alone enough to speculate on his assertions about the topic), his aspects of educational systems worldwide do bring up valid points in considering how best to proceed with effective reforms.