This video was created by a school longing for a technological upgrade. This video displays how questions today do not only have one answer. Thinking critically in order to answer these questions can be facilitated by way of current technology. Education has the ability to advance and provoke alternative methods to ponder information and obtain answers - this in turn betters a student's learning experience and provides opportunities for divergent thinking and individuality.
The View from my Theoretical Lens
A critical analysis of a variety of sociological topics.
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Borg Innuendo
What I would like to call the "Borg Innuendo" is displayed in the following video. This video touches on how the education system does not give you time to think about who you are and instead assimilates you into a collective conscious - a Borg-like mentality.
Revolutionary Education
We touched on Finland's exemplary education system in class and the above video further explains this revolutionary model. This model strives for equality before excellence and allows children to enjoy their childhood as opposed to facing pressure to achieve and compete academically at such a young age.
Damage to Divergent Thinking
This video is visually enticing to view and speaks on how our education system lowers divergent thinking and creates a population of uninspired individuals.
Just Another Brick In The Wall
In my opinion this video by Pink Floyd is one of the most influential songs and videos of all time in the field of education. This video is a criticism of the mundane and robotic education system.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Foucault on Education
Foucault’s ideas are often used in the study of education. These ideas are intended not to define education itself but instead to look at the implications and theoretical assumptions surrounding education. The following paragraphs will address Foucault’s idea of “moral orthopedics” in relation to what education means within our society.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Banking vs. Problem Posing Education
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