Comments on: #10 DFQ http://www.schoolofthinking.org Escape - Search - Think Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:33:16 +1000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Chris http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-93710 Chris Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:22:27 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-93710 We are too quick to judge students and to label them with a 'problem' when they don't want to conform. I accept that part of growth, development and learning is learning to exorcise some self-restraint (even when you don't enjoy the classroom topic) but much more could be done to individualise learninig. We are too quick to judge students and to label them with a ‘problem’ when they don’t want to conform. I accept that part of growth, development and learning is learning to exorcise some self-restraint (even when you don’t enjoy the classroom topic) but much more could be done to individualise learninig.

]]> By: Alison http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-93435 Alison Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:44:39 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-93435 Creativity is the key. Creativity is the key.

]]> By: Jazz http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-92968 Jazz Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:06:14 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-92968 That the 3 yrs of councelling with my 14yr old daughter is a farce! She was diagnosed with ADHD several years ago and has been on medication. I see her always on the singstar after being spoken to and break into dance quite often thinking she was being ignorant and rude, or a typical teenager, and up until this video I didnt realise she is not sick at all she is a performer. I have enrolled her in ballroom and freestyle dance, and seen a major improvement. I also have a 7yr old that loves to draw, no longer will I deny her endless paper for her to express her creativity. Thanks Ted. That the 3 yrs of councelling with my 14yr old daughter is a farce! She was diagnosed with ADHD several years ago and has been on medication. I see her always on the singstar after being spoken to and break into dance quite often thinking she was being ignorant and rude, or a typical teenager, and up until this video I didnt realise she is not sick at all she is a performer. I have enrolled her in ballroom and freestyle dance, and seen a major improvement. I also have a 7yr old that loves to draw, no longer will I deny her endless paper for her to express her creativity. Thanks Ted.

]]> By: John William Slinn http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-92050 John William Slinn Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:56:53 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-92050 I have watched this presentation on TED before. Ken Robinson has made me aware of just how dumbed down western school systems have become which has lead to the state of affairs he refers to. I have worked in China for the past 12 years and lived in several provinces. I can tell you that this whole country is a testiment to the results of a systematic absence of creativity. It is barbarric. People can not process complex ideas nor do they have original ideas. If we are not to be overrun by people like this we must reintroduce creative thinking into our individual lives and our 'institutions' of 'learning'. Parents can start with themselves as i have done and then mentor their children in ways of creative thinking. We can encourage creativity in any sphere where we have influence such as at our places of employment. Without creativity in todays world we are doomed because the challenges facing us today require new ways of thinking. To paraphrase Einstein, we can not solve problems with thinking that originates from the same level that created the problem in the first place. Todays challenges demand new and creative approaches in order to be solved. Give me a 'C', give me an 'R' etc!! I have watched this presentation on TED before. Ken Robinson has made me aware of just how dumbed down western school systems have become which has lead to the state of affairs he refers to. I have worked in China for the past 12 years and lived in several provinces. I can tell you that this whole country is a testiment to the results of a systematic absence of creativity. It is barbarric. People can not process complex ideas nor do they have original ideas. If we are not to be overrun by people like this we must reintroduce creative thinking into our individual lives and our ‘institutions’ of ‘learning’. Parents can start with themselves as i have done and then mentor their children in ways of creative thinking. We can encourage creativity in any sphere where we have influence such as at our places of employment. Without creativity in todays world we are doomed because the challenges facing us today require new ways of thinking. To paraphrase Einstein, we can not solve problems with thinking that originates from the same level that created the problem in the first place. Todays challenges demand new and creative approaches in order to be solved. Give me a ‘C’, give me an ‘R’ etc!!

]]> By: Joseph G Fernandez http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-91270 Joseph G Fernandez Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:53:11 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-91270 I am sorry I could not listen to that lecture because of some problem with the computer (I am accessing these lessons sitting in an Internet Cafe) I am sorry I could not listen to that lecture because of some problem with the computer (I am accessing these lessons sitting in an Internet Cafe)

]]> By: Vesna http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-90587 Vesna Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:00:13 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-90587 Evolution is changing our beliefs, values, thinking... Evolution is changing our beliefs, values, thinking…

]]> By: Phil http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-90435 Phil Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:56:58 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-90435 A bookmark to send to many other people. Make sure the home puts creativity before academia always. A bookmark to send to many other people.
Make sure the home puts creativity before academia always.

]]> By: karlos http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-90157 karlos Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:24:19 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-90157 Our educators are determined to maintain the "status Quo" because they cant/wont change the system to allow personal achievement,then they would have to admit they make mistakes. We should make education elastic enough to let each child follow its dreams and personal ambitions...and if we and they make mistakes [shock horror] so what ? without mistakes.we dont get anywhere and live in a rut. So go for it,be adventurous,make mistakes and move on. Our educators are determined to maintain the “status Quo” because they cant/wont change the system to allow personal achievement,then they would have to admit they make mistakes.
We should make education elastic enough to let each child follow its dreams and personal ambitions…and if we and they make mistakes [shock horror] so what ? without mistakes.we dont get anywhere and live in a rut.
So go for it,be adventurous,make mistakes and move on.

]]> By: Rod http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-89921 Rod Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:37:43 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-89921 That a persons self esteem together with doing the things that are truly who you are, are more important to a fulfilled life than being educated to be something or someone who you are not. Coming through school, or an education system, or even going to a form of work is so important to have meaning to who you are and therefore make you a wise person in this life, more than what the image of success will ever be. That a persons self esteem together with doing the things that are truly who you are, are more important to a fulfilled life than being educated to be something or someone who you are not.

Coming through school, or an education system, or even going to a form of work is so important to have meaning to who you are and therefore make you a wise person in this life, more than what the image of success will ever be.

]]> By: ed c http://www.schoolofthinking.org/about/training/10-dfq/#comment-89635 ed c Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:40:00 +0000 http://eightblack.com/schoolofthinking.org/training/10-dfq/#comment-89635 Creatvity is more than thinking. Taking action is important too. Creatvity is more than thinking. Taking action is important too.

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