POINT-COUNTERPOINT+Assignment

Are Schools Killing Creativity? - A Ken Robinson Keynote

You have been watching Ken Robinson speak on the question above. He makes many points that you may or may not agree with. Please add a point Ken makes to the list below and then return later to comment with a: POINT or COUNTERPOINT idea below the idea you are commenting on. Be sure to start the comment with POINT (if you agree with the idea) or COUNTERPOINT (if you wish to make an arguement against Ken's view/idea) = __List of Points made by Ken Robinson in the Video__ =

1) Point: Schools do not have an agenda to allow creativity to flourish.
=2) Point: In the time of budget cuts we cannot lose sight of the importance of creativity. Sharon= =3) point: Education is diverse, dynamic and distinct.= 4) counterpoint: How does society view creativity because the educational system is a reflection of society's values? =5) point: creativity is tough to do when there is a schedule for the day=

6) Point: We must value creativity as much as we value literacy. Sharon
=7) Point: Where will Clarence go with the CEP program and is creativity valued here? CEP is one great way to address creativity. I couldn't help but think of CEP while watching the video. Emily=

9) Point: Children have a great capacity for innovation. Emily​
=10) Point: Reminds me of a business book I read called the __Power of WOW__. The book suggests that the number one job skill required for the future is creativity! Sharon= =11) POINT: Children have the capacity for innovation and have tremendous talent but through education become fearful of making mistakes which stifles creativity -- Heather= =12) COUNTERPOINT: Degrees aren't worth anthing -- Heather 13) POINT: For all children, we have to educate the whole being. Kim= 14) Point: We have to accept being wrong in order for original ideas to flourish. (Kim) 15. Point: Children should be allowed to take risks 16. Point: People are afraid to make mistakes 17. Counterpoint: If we don't celebrate creativity, we squash it. 18. Point: We grow out of creativity. As we age we are not given time to be creative. In schools we only give students art and music to be creative. Valerie 19. Point: Children are turned away from things that you cant get a job for. Valerie 20. Point: Does this child who doesn't fit the mold of public education need medication? Or a personalized program? Amy 21. Counterpoint: How individualized can we MAKE public education realistically? Amy