Schools kill Creativity

I like this video by Sir Ken Robinson, because it reminds me of my school times. There is no doubt that our schools are always made for the betterment of our kids, but this is also true that sometimes school kills the creativity of students.

 I find a huge difference in educations system of todays then with past, when I was the student. Those days nobody cared about children are inborn artists. Only those kids who showed interest in mathematics or science were considered as intelligent and capable. Anyone having interest in dance, music, cooking, and arts was considered as least intelligent. Most parents wanted their kids to be doctor, engineer or pilot. Teacher only felt proud of those kids who were good in studies. Nobody cared what a kid wants to be. To get higher marks in academics, students had to attend school from 8 am. to 5 pm. and go to private tutors after the school.

     But time is changing now; teachers and parents do care about their kids and their hobbies. At least I realize it after coming to Canada, parents send their kids to different activities to explore, but power is still in the hands of teachers and parents. Kids have to pick the activities from the given ones. We should let our kids to explore their world to fulfill their curiosity and allow them to learn from their mistakes.

As a teacher I will try my best to provide different ways of learning to my students, so they can pick most suitable way to learn and encourage them to be original and creative.