Creative Schools
By Lou Aronica & Ken Robinson
The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education. Penguin Publishing Group, 2015.
Summary of Creative Schools book by Lou Aronica & Ken Robinson
A practical exploration of the mass education system, including why current reforms are doing more harm than good, and a solid roadmap to transforming curriculum and assessment into a system that works.
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What do you get from this book? Understand the failings of current education and why creative schools are more effective
Although there’s a focus on educational reform, outcomes are far from adequate
Mass education systems are based on principles from the industrial revolution which fail to have relevance today
Standardization reduces students to data points, but they are unique individuals who need organic environments to thrive
Schools must comply with government mandates, but they still have powers to enact reforms within their environment, starting with principals
Teachers play a vital role in students' education, yet many countries overwhelm them and compensate too little
A school's curriculum should be diverse and allow for specialization, with ample time for free play
Standardized testing growth is bringing in revenues but preventing the most effective means of active learning
Everyone should push for change in education, but caregivers should avoid becoming “helicopter parents”
To bring about change, we need to examine the purpose of education and focus on desired outcomes
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Who should read Creative Schools book
Teachers • Principals • Educators • Policy makers • Parents • Students
About the author of Creative Schools
Lou Aronica
Ken Robinson is an internationally recognized writer, speaker, and advisor on education. With more than four decades of experience, his practical knowledge about reforming educational institutions has been highly influential. His TED Talk presentation in 2006 is one of the most watched in history, with tens of millions of viewers. Robinson was assisted by publisher and editor Lou Aronica.
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