Creative Schools by Sir Ken Robinson PhD

This book is not only a catalyst, or call to action it is a manifesto a practical exploration and celebration of what is possible. Howard Gardner, author of Five Minds for the Future Ken Robinson is the world's most potent advocate of global education transformation his clarity, passion and insight have inspired millions, including me.

Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica vividly describe the disruptions that are needed if we are to have quality education in our time. Pasi Sahlberg, author of Finnish Lessons 2.0 Forget the chatter about disruptive technological and economic forces in education. Andy Hargreaves, author of Professional Capital This book is a wake-up call to the emerging global human resources crisis. Inspiring and so readable you will feel Sir Ken is talking directly to you. Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Prize Laureate A comprehensive and compelling statement of why creativity matters for everyone, what it looks like in action, and how to get there. Tristram Hunt Guardian Wonderful and enjoyable. Creative Schools brings together his classroom experience and policy ardour in an elegant, powerfully written manifesto for change. Brene Brown, Ph.D., author of Daring Greatly Ken Robinson's thesis is compelling. This is a global game-changer and I'm in. If they go on to higher education and graduate with a good degree, they’ll find a well-paid job and the country will prosper too.One of those rare books that not only inspires and brings a new sense of possibility to the goal of transforming education, but also lays out an actionable strategy. These skills are essential so they can do well academically in high school. It goes like this: Young children go to elementary school mainly to learn the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics. This is true of a story that many people believe about education, even though it’s not real and never really was. He advises governments, corporations, education systems, and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. In stories that are told often, the line between fact and myth can become so blurred that we easily mistake one for the other. Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human potential. Some are part of the larger cultures we belong to-the myths, fables, and fairy tales about our own ways of life that have captivated people for generations. Some are about particular events and personalities within our personal circles of family and friends. As we grow up, one of the ways we learn about the world is through the stories we hear. “We all love stories, even if they’re not true.

Creative Schools by Sir Ken Robinson PhD