Articulates how our current model of education has evolved from the 19th century 'factory line' model of education.
Ken Robinson argues that the death of divergent thinking in our young people are result of a standardised curriculum that leaves very little 'wiggle room' to allow our students be truly be creative thinkers.
Data he presents shows that Prep or Foundation students show an aptitude for genious level creative thinking, while these same students in Year 6 demonstrate a substantial drop in their ability to be creative.
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The video from Ken Robinsons discussion on divergent thinking.
YOUTUBE BHMUXFdBzik Divergent Thinking by Ken Robinson
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