Mercedes Schneider has transcribed Yong Zhao’s wonderful speech to the second annual conference of the Network for Public Education. This is the last of five posts; it includes links to all the previous transcritions.
If you enjoy the speech, be sure to watch the video (link included), so you can see Yong’s ingenious use of visuals.
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They were talking about “Education as a subversive activity” in the 60’s. Many would be appalled by his words, and the difficulties in the way of achieving such a transformation are enormous. New teachers have been brought up on the high stakes testing, have survived, and have chosen to be teachers. I cannot see that they could have the vision to follow his path.
I have great admiration for Shawn Cornally at IOWA BIG, who has some brilliant ideas AND follows them through.
Zhao’s talk is so much more than a “wake up call” , it’s the best kick up the ass I have seen for a while. (and very funny as well !!!!)
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This speech is a stunning analysis of the wrong path the US is following, educationally.’Just one quote:
” I’ve always said American schools do not teach creativity better than any Asian systems; we kill it less successfully. “
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