Sir Ken Robinson UBC Terry Talk

We have had the opportunity to go on a class field trip to Sir Ken Robinson's talk hosted by UBC Terry Project. I really enjoy the talk and Sir Ken Robinson is superb. There are laughter throughout the whole talk. In one short hour, Sir Ken Robinson has talked about several ideas and shares a few stories which bring some light to the subject about education. After reading the article, "Battleground School", I have learned that the education system of today is formed in the industrialized period. Sir Ken Robinson states that we are in a time of revolution and we need to update our ideas. Sir Ken Robinson makes us question what education is and the education system we have today does not encourage creativity. The system makes people lose their creativity as a college degree is defined to success in life. In that sense I do agree with Sir Ken Robinson. We limit students' potential and we are not providing that ideal environment for them to grow (from the Death Valley story). If everyone can combine his/her talent and passion, everyone can be an expert of a field. Think deeply how this can affect the community of the world as a whole! Sir Ken Robinson has concluded by saying that we need to 'transform' not 'reform' our education system. He says to make that transformation, education should be personalized. Everyone has the power of imagination and education should provide that ideal condition for the imagination to flourish.