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1. The three most important points that Robinson made were that in trying to direct the natural learning of children we have been systematically crushing the appetite for originality in our school systems, that teaching is not about controlling the class but rather the learning environment, and that the real change happens from the ground up: that individuals teaming up together for a grassroots movement can be the most powerful development towards change.

2. All of us want the generations around us to have the best education so that our society can thrive but in order to improve education we must identify what isn’t working, address them boldly and work towards fixing those issues; the most discouraging problem in education systems to me is that we are training children to conform by force-feeding them information instead of allowing their thirst for knowledge to direct their learning. Learning should be personal, engaging and beneficial for the students and students are coming of high school and college without having been able to flex their creativity and adaptability, we are setting them up for failure.

One of the hardest and most important jobs is being a teacher, and a teacher’s responsibility is to light a fire in their students and create the right environment for them to learn, which as Sir Robinson pointed out, is where students learn to teach themselves and other students. While many teachers crack down on students with lectures or Powerpoint slides for the sake of controlling their classroom, I believe it is much more important to allow students to interact with the material and their peers directly.

If we want to change the system and fix its flaws (and we know it has flaws because many students drop out and even many of the ones that graduate struggle to find jobs because the education system often squashes creativity) we must be willing to act together with the people around us. Just like the rock-and-roll movement or the Internet, many of the most revolutionary changes in the last century were not initiated by the government at all, but by the people.

3. I absolutely think that Robinson’s ideas and can be achieved in the U.S. because the school systems have seen change before. Like Robinson said, some schools in the U.S. have chosen to implement iPads in their curriculum. My middle school and high school provided laptops for us to use academically, which certainly had an impact on the way we learned. In 1957, people rightfully spoke out against segregation and the Little Rock 9 enrolled in a predominately White high school: there was resistance but the people fought back and began a practice that we don’t think about much today. I hope that just like many other ineffective traditions that have passed away as time went on and people fought for change, the same will happen to the very idea of the system itself so that children and their creativity and thirst for knowledge will be emboldened instead of shunned or discouraged.

4. I really connected with Robinson’s concerns of the current school systems. Even though I was taking advanced classes in middle school and high school, I struggled to make good grades more so than my peers. I always felt that the things, and the way I wanted to learn were snubbed by many of my teachers; it was a relief to hear that I'm not the only one who feels like our system has a lot of fundamental issues. It’s ironic to me though, that the issues are so ignored by most teachers and faculty but they are the very people that are supposed to help you learn.

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1. In my opinion I think that the most important points that Robinson made in this video were that the basics of education need to revolve around economic, cultural, personal and social). I also thought what he said about adapting was interesting too.

2. These three points are specifically out of the ones I listed were economic, cultural and adapting. Economic because education contributes to economic health and any parents goals is to make their kids financially independent. Cultural because people need to understand that people see the world differently. Adaption was also an important part because every day art is changing and adapting and if you don't keep up you will become irrelevant like Kodak photography company.

3. Yes I think his ideas can't be achieved in the US because I think soon enough if people haven't already they are going to realize that teaching is the most important job in the world. Anything anyone does in any profession is taught from someone previously.

4. The personal connection to me honestly came from a thing my individual difference professor said to me about education and it was what I talked about in the previous number above. When we left class the other day he said just a reminder
that teaching is the most important profession in the world is teaching and when I actually thought about it it really was.

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I think 3 important points that Sir Ken Robinson made were that about the economic problems in education, how students are not effectively learning to think creatively and originally; the government's misunderstanding within the educational system, and the cultural problem in which our conflicts lie not with physical conflicts but rather within our character. The economic and cultural problems are significant in that they directly effect the students in a way that become detrimental to their future success.
The economic problem was about how students are failing to come out of school with the necessary skills to think creativity and originally because those are not the kinds of things that are taught in school because they are weighed differently. This cripples the students because they are so conditioned to learn a certain way that once they get into the "real world" they can not function with great success because they were never taught.
With the cultural problem, we as a society are so focused on only ourselves and fail to notice other's around us. We don't take into consideration how our own culture interacts with other cultures and because of our lack of knowledge we begin to isolate ourselves. There needs to be more forms of education that teaches people to understand who we are and what makes us that way rather than just how important and powerful we are in comparison to other countries.
Finally, the government's misunderstanding of education itself is something really important because the government is often commanding more. When the government commands more this leads to a spiral of misunderstandings within teaching, the process of education. This causes people to become alienated, and that leads to students being less interested and then dropping out.
I think it would be a great idea if these ideas were to be applied in the US but I don't think it would happen anytime soon. The simple idea that the US favors more "technical" subjects over more humanities, social studies, and the arts, is enough to show that the US's agenda is something more than the benefiting of the student. The whole education system at the moment is set up to support of capitalistic society, and the US is most likely not going to want to invest in something that will realistically not benefit it economically in a fast paced way.  However, I strongly believe it is something that the US should consider because it has shown to help students be more interested in school for reasons other than just an on going system of happenings.
I personally agreed with a lot of the points made. I agree specifically with there needing to be more education that includes cultural history because people are so ignorant in areas that shouldn't be and that causes unnecessary conflict, all because of our lack of understanding.

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1) A) Art education should be
considered a basic part of  education.
B) The need to eliminate distractions in the classroom.
C) Teachers should focus on engaging students.

2) These points are significant because countless studies have proved the benefits that art education has on students. For examples, it makes students more aware of other cultures, improves decision making and problem solving skills, and it also gives students a reason maintain good attendence. Distractions in the classroom need to be eliminated in order for students and educators to focus on the task at hand. By eliminating these issues, less time will be spent on behavior disruptions and less time can be spent on teaching for a standardized test. Teachers should focus on engaging students in order to promote creativity among students. Getting students excited about learning will make students make inquiries and want to explore for themselves. Humans are curious by nature.
3) I do hope that Robinson's ideas can be achieved in the U.S. First I think teachers need to be held in a higher place in society. Our educators have the most important job on earth. Without our educators we wouldn't have a future. Making teachers feel like they are more valuable can greatly increase morale. I believe that more teachers would be going above and beyond. To make his ideas a reality we would have to do some serious overhaul to the education but with committed and passionate educators it could be done.
4) I felt a sense of connection to a lot of the different topics he touched on. At some point in my education I have felt the majority of the things he mentioned. I have had many teachers who very obviously were not passionate educators. They did the bare minimum and my disinterst in many subjects in school was only a reflection of what I was seeing from my teachers.

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1.)      What Sir Ken Robinson was trying to articulate from his lecture is the importance of what he thinks to be the basics of education (economic, cultural, social, and personal), the danger of the government misunderstanding education these definitions of education, and how the act of teaching with these basics of education can change the way the school system works.

2.)       Having a clear understanding of what exactly is education is important when trying to establish what knowledge to pass down to the next generation. As Robinson had mentioned, the economical side of education is extremely important if the students are to survive after graduation. He states how IBM has conducted 1,800 interviews to 80 companies and found that adaptability and creativity are the main two points they look for when hiring to strengthen their community. With this in mind, the teachings to strengthen the student's cultural awareness of themselves and the world, social engagements and needs to contribute to their society, and lessons lessons to solidify and cater to the self should be the primary focus of learning. The government and school system, however, do not think this way and only emphasize on the importance of technical skills like the maths and sciences. Robinsons illustrates to his audience how young children had constantly been learning, not from textbooks or tests but by socially interacting and discovering facts for themselves. This brings me to my last point on how I agree that if the educators of a school can apply the basics of education to their teachings and engage students both in the world they live in instead of treating school as a sort of learning factory, then the teachers of the school can alter the way their community works and eventually and hopefully this will inspire other schools to follow suit. If schools can be changed from the ground up then doing this is extremely important in order to help students become well rounded individuals.

3.) It never occurred to me that Sir Ken Robinson might have only been talking about Britain. I truly believe that if the teachers in schools in the United States can follow Robinson's four steps of education then not only will students be able to flourish as healthier and more knowledgeable adults, it may even help aid the economy as less technical jobs such as liberal and fine arts will be more appreciated. I especially believe this change could happen to the states if a qualified head of education is elected in the near future.

4.) I felt a deep connection to Sir Ken Robinson's lecture. I desperately wanted programs like art, english, and social studies to be more appreciated when I was in school, considering the areas were my strengths. I grew up with many fears and anxieties for my future since these areas of schooling were considered "less than" the technical skills, and I still seethe when the classes that Robinson mentioned that help students learn about cultures, themselves, and their communities are seen as unimportant, easy, and childish. I deeply hope that the education system changes to benefit both me and the next generation of students.

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1)         In my opinion, the three most important points that Sir Ken Robinson made in his video, “How to change education from the ground up” were his topics on adaptability, creativity and culture.

Robinson spoke about how in today’s fast pace world, adapting quickly to change is crucial. Employers are seeking people who can think on their feet and adapt rapidly to change. It is important for students to practice adaptability in their daily lives.

He then moved on to speak about the importance of creativity. Nowadays it seems more challenging to find creativity in schools. We have standardized tests to thank for this issue. The education system is trying to group all students together for the sake of test scores and they are not allowing for individuality or creativity in the school system. But without creativity, one is not truly learning and exploring a subject to its full capacity.

Finally, Robinson’s 3rd point was the purpose of culture in education. He talked about how important it is for students to look what is happening around the world and learn why people are different. Education is to understand each other and the world around us.

2.)               I believe these three points are extremely significant because they are all skills students should practice in school and they will continue to practice them in the real world. If a student learns how to work well under pressure and they can adapt well to change, then they will be a more valuable employee in the work force. It’s necessary for students to face challenges in school and lean how to find solutions to various problems.

Creativity is another example of a skill that will only help students in their future careers. It’s important to allow imagination in schools and let students mind run wild. Creativity builds confidence and it allows for students to be different. Employers are always seeking people who have creative solutions or ideas.

Lastly, I feel that understanding and appreciating culture is one of the most significant abilities to have. Learning to respect others cultures and understanding the background behind one’s differences and ways of living will allow for growth as a person and as a student. If students don’t take the time to learn about different cultures around them, an incredible world will pass them by.

3.)              I do believe that the U.S. education system can achieve Robinson’s ideas. I think that over many years, with the correct tools we could reshape the U.S. education system. I feel that teachers have gotten away from the roots of education and they have become lazy. Teachers strictly teach the test and they don’t allow any room for passion, excitement and positivity in their classrooms. Students no longer enjoy learning and instead associate school with something negative. Robinson’s ideas could work if teachers would remember that the heart of education is the relationship between the teacher and the learner. Not between the learner and the exam. Teachers need to create classrooms that excite students to learn and grow.

4.)              A personal connection I made to this video was Robinson's quote, “teaching is an art”. I instantly connected to this quote when I heard it. I have always felt that teaching was its own kind of art. Being an artist and an educator separately, I have forgotten how teaching allows for me to still be an artist and a creator. I feel it is important for teachers to be proud of their career and take pride in the way they teach.

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Robinson forms many arguments on why the framework for education should be rebuilt. The heart of his seminar, though, lays within the three points that children are already born with an appetite to learn, education is about the people and celebrating their diversity, and today's education makes it hard for children to come up original ideas because they are expected to solve problems in uniform ways.

These points are significant, because children today lack education specific to their needs. Not every child excels in every subject and today's society only seems to congratulate those that do. Teachers need to learn how to congratulate students on the diverse strengths they have, and teach children that to be original is a unique gift that will help them become successful. Instead, these kids are brought down by lies that say they aren't good enough or they will never learn as well as another child. Everyone learns at their own pace and are more interested in learning other subjects than others.

I believe Robinson's ideas should be achieved in the US, but won't be able. The United States wants to have the best education and success, and in order to do that, they need to issue more standardized tests and create a uniform learning schedule for all kids. This all will destroy a child’s chance to be their own person.

Personally, I have felt the pressure to do excellent in classes I did not excel in. I felt I had to follow the same path as every child around me and I began to realize that I was a unhealthy way to think. Therefore, I decided to follow my own path.

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1.) I believe the three most important points in Robinson's speech are a.) how education is gone about currently and the disadvantages of this (i.e. value of "the basics", core subjects, mechanistic forms of teaching, etc) b.) how education SHOULD be gone about (by promoting creativity and individuality, sparking interest in children to encourage them to learn on their own) and the economic advantages of learning this way (gaining creative problem solving skills and the ability to come up with new, fresh ideas which is highly valued by companies and society) and c.) how to go about changing the way things are taught- by improving from the ground up rather than top down when those in the profession are alienated from those dictating and defining the profession.
2.) These points are significant because they state a problem with education (and why it is a problem), a solution to education (and how that solution benefits kids in the long run), and how to go about improving education to reach that solution. And all of these points center on what defines a teacher-learner relationship which is the core of what education is.
3.) Robinson's ideas could only be achieved in the U.S. if important figure heads in education were willing to step outside the comfort zone of tradition and what is known. Change in education can be a hard thing especially when techniques have been rooted in tradition for decades. Fear of failure in touching students' minds in learning will restrict us from moving forward.
4.) The ground up concept presented by Robinson struck a chord with me because my mother is a high school English teacher. Hearing the changes in lesson plans and teaching from her perspective has already opened my eyes to how detached the school board is from their students and faculty. It is truly alienating when teachers are suddenly required to throw away half of their lesson plans rich in interesting subject matter to make room for standardized testing preparation. Teachers who know their students and what they need are prevented from giving them it when people in higher power enforce strict teaching rules on them, destroying the teacher-learner relationship.

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I believe that Robinson’s observations are particularly poignant when it comes to ‘distractions’ from the student-teacher relationship, the ‘force-feeding’ of information to students who are otherwise very eager to learn, and that teachers aren’t just a delivery system, but a much more nuanced relationship in which teachers have to really pique a student’s interest in the subject and inspire them to learn.
These are so significant because they really ring true with today’s educational system. I agreed with just about everything Robinson argued in the video, with the exception of some hesitance on the flipped classroom, because it seems like so many of these basic beliefs have either been forgotten or abandoned altogether. It is a very good reminder to all of us watching.
I definitely hope that these ideas can be achieved in the US, although I do worry that the culture, especially with regards to areas like the one I grew up in, would not want to budge with the ‘mandatory’ feeling of school, and would not understand the purpose of school if it wasn’t akin to chores. We might have to do a lot of convincing in order to successfully implement these ideas in Texas, especially outside of Austin.
The points Robinson argues in this video were very poignant to me personally, as someone who always had a difficult time in school. For me, my teachers were rarely willing to connect with students on a personal level, especially if they were having a hard time due to special circumstances. I had multiple friends who didn’t graduate with me because their illnesses kept them out of school, and their teachers didn’t care to extend them any help. Often when a student is struggling in school, it isn’t the subject itself but either the way it is being taught or a personal circumstance, and I am glad that Robinson highlighted the personal aspect of education in this video.

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1. The three most important points from my perspective are: A) The need for education systems to promote adaptability and creativity. B) The need for more broad education to allow for greater cultural identity. C) As well as, the need to eliminate distractions between students and teachers; children are natural born learners and the issues arise when there are so many speed bumps in the way to make is less engaging.

2. A) Education systems need to promote adaptability and creativity because that is the only way students are going to grow and become successful people in the world. If you are not moving forward, changing and thinking of ways to get ahead you are not going to be competitive with those who are. B) Cultural identity is something that becomes more and more lacking as the years go by. The education system needs to broaden its teachings to allow for greater more in-depth learning and understanding. C) Teachers now a days are so distracted by standardized tests and curriculum that they often times forget to recognize that they are helping young minds grow, not programming robots. The process and methods that lessons are taught truly have and effect on the way student absorb them, therefore it needs to be treated as a partnership between student and teacher rather than bullet points on a test review.

3. It is my hope that steps like these can be achieved in the United States because were are relatively low on the education spectrum in comparison to other developed nations. What people are slow to realize is that teachers are the ones that produce all the worlds ups coming doctors, researchers, artists and so on. Teachers have the power to inspire, harness and push the young minds of the future but that matter is taken so lightly. To change the education system in the United States would take a great deal of time and a total change in mind set. The statement that “those who cannot do teach” needs to be forgotten and education and the educators need to be help in a much higher regard.

4. While fortunate in many aspects of my educational experience, a lot of what was said in the video rains true to how I feel. Most teachers never took the time to feed my want to learn in the right manner, rather approached it in a pre for the test fashion. I came out of my K-12 years with much less tangible knowledge than could have been if I were engaged as a learner and not another number for test scores.

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1. I feel like the 3 most important points were: the fundamentals (math, science, English, etc.) are necessary, but not sufficient alone, if a company or organization (for my intents and purposes, a school) doesn't respond to changes in its climate, it will die, and most of all that education is personal.

2. All the points I listed above I think can be justified by saying that they're all tied to the idea that innovation is necessary in any society at any level. New problems and questions arise at a constant rate and if we as a society are unable to meet that demand, we essentially fail. As educators, we play an important part in helping children develop into people who can answer those questions or make those innovative leaps. This is especially so in art education, which I feel is much more inclined to nurturing creativity and problem-solving skills in children.

3. Admittedly, I'm hesitant to say that Robinson's ideas are implementable in US schools, although I really want to. I did my K-12 education in Plano, TX, and no matter what level of class I took (regular, honors, or AP), every teacher had a test they had to teach to, or they risked losing their job. I absolutely agree with Robinson's assertion that reform starts from the ground up, but with unemployment as the ultimatum I also absolutely understand why teachers as a whole are extremely hesitant to try anything new. I do admit that I might just be looking at this at too broad a scale to start out with; it could just need change in the delivery of lessons or material, like when he mentioned students in Austin getting given iPads by the school district.

4. The part of Robinson's lecture I liked most was when he said that education is personal. I talked about this at some length in my paper, but I really excelled more in classes where my teacher or professor took the time to figure out how I communicate best, or how I work best, because it allowed me to really showcase my own potential. It's also a way to help students stay engaged with the material, as well as a way to reassure students that they matters as individuals, and aren't just a cog in a big boring rote memorization machine.

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1. The three most important points that Robinson made in the video were that 1) teachers should promote creativity and individuality, 2) teachers need to excite and engage their students, and 3) in order to change education from the ground up, teachers need to switch their focus from testing and the syllabus, to focusing on inspiring the children to learn.
2. These points are significant because they really are true about today's educational system. A lot of teachers are more concerned with their students passing standardized tests, instead of really teaching their students and inspire them to want to keep learning and pursue their interests.
3. I believe Robinson's ideas can be achieved to a certain extent. I believe that the teachers have the power to make changes in their classroom, such as encouraging their students to pursue their passions and encouraging diversity. However, in order to fully achieve his ideas, it would require a lot of funding, which isn't possible right now.
4. As someone who sometimes found my classes uninteresting, I find Robinson's points very relatable. In high school, it felt like most of my teachers never really connected with the students. Because of this, it was like most of the students were going through the motions and didn't really care about school.

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In terms of rebuilding education from the ground up, Robinson emphasized three major shifts that educations needs to provide the fundamentals and basics needed to make students self-sufficient and give them the abilities needed to survive in the new world. First he examines the importance of adaptability in the present day. Organizations need to be open to adapt to change quickly or they become obsolete. Change is important in to keep up with the new world and fostering creativity to find new answers is fundamental to that process. Secondly, he argues that in today's society, it is becoming ever more important to understand the world around us cross-culturally. Education needs to provide lessons that allow students to make their own meaning from the world. Students need to build their own culturally identity as well as understand the diversity of cultures different than them. Part of this is based on including more social sciences and arts that allow for us to understand different perspectives. Lastly he suggests that schools need to be focused socially on individual student's needs. Every student has different challenges and needs that are failing to be recognized by our education today. Without recognizing these needs, students are alienated by homogeneous approaches to teaching.

These points are important if we want to provide a system to support new generations that are able to cope with a new and ever changing world. The reality of the new marketplace requires students to be quick to adapt to new challenges.Creativity through the arts allows students to be innovated and to think in ways that distinguish them from others. Similarly important, students need to globally conscious to understand their world today; we should promote active thought about activism and politics as well as the diversity of the world. This teaches students understanding and perspective which are beneficial to a world of acceptance. Without the understanding of a students individual needs, many students are left behind. If we want to promote an education system that benefits all students, we need room to focus on individual needs. Education is not nearly as beneficial as a one fits all system and to provide a confident future for new generations, we need support for individuals in their learning.

I hope that these skills can be adapted today in the United States but there is a constant pushback with state funding towards programs that aren't as technical. While the United States has such an individualistic society, we still try to mold students into a homogenous model that doesn't reflect every students needs in reality. I think in America, class sizes need to be smaller, schools need more funding and recognition for programs that enable creativity and inventiveness. Our school system in the States is incredibly biased. Vouchers and private funding create a huge gap between public and private educations. Wealthier neighborhoods don't support better schools for poorer neighborhoods. If it continues like this, it will only propagate the wealth disparity and create a bigger gap in the access and opportunities some students have over others in this nation.

In my experience with schooling, there was not much room for new thought. A lot of my education was based in tradition that fell short in emphasizing the new skills needed by students to be successful in our ever-changing reality. My schooling was focused on test scores which was formulaic and didn't promote innovation and diversity. I can see the important of many of Robinson's points and hope that we can make a fundamental shift in education to support our new society and to not leave any students behinds without the skills needs to the basic skills to succeed in our reality today.

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1. I find that the three most important points in this video is are: that education at its core is a relationship between a learner and a teacher, that the standardized state of education ends up alienating people, and that teachers should excite, and engage students about what is being taught.

2. I think these points are especially important because, as Ken Robinson states, people can talk all day long about education and never mention teaching or learning, which are the key components of education. I agree that there's a lot of things that get in the way with a learner's education and their desire to learn. Obstacles such as bureaucratic measures, standardization, funds, politics, and etc, often get in between the teacher and the learner, thus leading to many learners to become alienated and indifferent when it comes to education.

3. I feel like some points of Robinson's points can be achieved in U.S. public education, such as building from the ground up, and creating more access points for students to pursue their interests, or find new ones. There's a lot of schools that are already investing in integrating technology and internet into curriculum, which gives access to a huge databases of information for students to learn. I also feel as though that government has the means to assist teacher/student engagement, but don't see that as an ultimate means to improve education.

4. I know I've personally been very disinterested with a lot of what I learn in school. I've often taken the approach of getting school work "over with" so that I can get to the activities I'm actually interested in. In many courses, I've felt like I was learning things without much purpose or given application.

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1.The three most important points that Robinson made in the video were that a)there are economic, cultural, and personal reasons to value art education
b) Education can only change from the ground up, not by the agency of authoritative factors
c)art education should be considered as part of basic education
2. They're all important because with stronger arts education programs society would benefit in every way---economically, culturally, and personally--- which is only achievable from the ground up.
3. No, Robinson's ideas could not be achieved in education in the U.S. because it would require more funding, which definitely doesn't look like a possibility anytime soon.
4. I personally connected with this video because it evoked the years of disengagement/alienation I felt in middle school, at a time when I was not taking a fine art.

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The personal connect I made to Mr. Robinson discussion is the point he made about the system want originally but if we think out side the box its wrong. In high school, I got told on a project that I did it wrong because I didn't do want the exact instruction ask of me. I had all the same information the project but somehow it was wrong. This just show how the people who are asking for originality will be discouraged in the education system we have now.

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Robinson ideas the education system can be change and be a place with student will learn and want to learn. I think if teacher start to use the flipped classroom where the student teach themself and their peer which is shown that is an affective way student learn. Change the education system that has a broad field in all subjuct like the arts and not just science and math.

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The fact that children want to learn however, this thirst to learn go away when we try to force learn things to them. The problem of originality is being encouraged by student are being taught by multiple choice test where there is only one answer that is correct. this messes up the way of thinking out side the box. Diversity is the most important to teach the students because we live in a world with so much diversity like religion and culture.

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Some of the many point that Mr. Robinson make are that student already know how to learn and want to learn. Another point is that education lack originality. Finally, personal education is importance in diversity, but we are taught to be all the same.

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Prof. Murphy says...Respond to Sir Ken Robinson's "How to Change Education from the Ground Up" video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEsZOnyQzxQ

1. In your opinion, what were the 3 most important points that Robinson made in this video?

2. Why do you believe these 3 points are particularly significant?

3. Do you think Robinson's ideas can be achieved in education in the US? Why or why not?

4. Explain a personal connection that YOU made to this video.