This Ken Robinson talk makes me proud of the work we’re doing with the Civic Mirror and Action-Ed. More thoughts below.
It’s funny because the biggest challenges and hurdles we’ve faced in helping teachers implement the Civic Mirror is trying to integrate it into the linear model of schools today. The program provides so many rich opportunities for exploration, discovery, and break-out activities that the organic learning environment it provides teachers and students with literally competes with the linear status quo. Sometimes so much so that it can cause distress (which is always overshadowed by excitement and enthusiasm). To use one teacher’s question as an example,
“How is it that the Civic Mirror has me debating Keynesian economics with my student, online, on a Friday night?”
After watching this video, I think the answer to her question is quite simple:
It’s because the school system you teach in doesn’t provide you with opportunities to have that discussion at school … where it be should be taking place and ideally in a way that would allow others to listen and participate too.
Anyway, I just want to shout out to all those teachers, principals, and school systems who want to take part in the revolution Ken Robinson’s talking about:
We’re here! We’re ready and waiting! And if you want to use a program that creates the educational change Ken Robinson is talking about – literally over night – you know how to get a hold of us!
Tags: educational change, Great Examples, making education meaningful