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Creative Schools

Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up

Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica

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Creative Schools
The Problem with Conventional Education+
The Organic Education Alternative+
The Role of the Teacher+
Teaching Competencies (The 8 Cs)+
Transforming the System+

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Question 1 of 9
According to the text, what was the primary historical purpose behind the development of conventional mass education?
  • A. To foster the unique personality and creativity of individual students.
  • B. To deliver highly standardized knowledge to produce useful labor for factories.
  • C. To prepare students for leadership roles in government and politics.
  • D. To ensure all citizens had a deep understanding of art, culture, and philosophy.
Question 2 of 9
How did Western countries generally react to poor results in the year 2000 PISA tests?
  • A. They shifted away from standardized testing to focus on individualized learning plans.
  • B. They reduced the emphasis on STEM subjects to encourage more arts and humanities.
  • C. They planned education like an efficient factory, setting strict guidelines and increasing testing.
  • D. They adopted the principles of organic farming to restructure their educational systems.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following are the four principles of organic farming that the authors suggest applying to education?
  • A. Health, Ecology, Fairness, and Care
  • B. Curiosity, Creativity, Criticism, and Compassion
  • C. Efficiency, Standardization, Assessment, and Output
  • D. Growth, Sustainability, Independence, and Innovation
Question 4 of 9
What was the main takeaway from Sugata Mitra's 1999 experiment of installing a computer in an Indian slum?
  • A. Children require strict adult supervision to use modern technology effectively.
  • B. Technology can replace teachers entirely in underdeveloped areas.
  • C. Children are natural learners who can figure out complex tools driven by their own curiosity.
  • D. Language barriers completely prevent children from engaging with digital interfaces.
Question 5 of 9
What metaphor does the book use to describe the ideal role of a teacher in a creative school?
  • A. A factory manager who ensures maximum efficiency and output.
  • B. A gardener who cannot force development but nurtures a child's natural inclination to grow.
  • C. A sculptor who molds raw material into a pre-determined shape.
  • D. A computer programmer who inputs specific data into a student's mind.
Question 6 of 9
Within the 'eight core competencies,' what is the primary purpose of teaching students 'criticism'?
  • A. To help them identify and articulate the flaws in their peers' work.
  • B. To encourage a healthy skepticism of government and authority figures.
  • C. To develop the ability to discern facts from opinions and filter out irrelevant noise.
  • D. To prepare them for formal debates and standardized writing assessments.
Question 7 of 9
How does the book suggest schools should teach the competency of 'composure'?
  • A. Through rigorous physical education and competitive sports.
  • B. By implementing strict disciplinary measures for classroom disruptions.
  • C. Through meditation and mindfulness practices that develop inner balance.
  • D. By requiring students to participate in high-stakes public speaking exercises.
Question 8 of 9
What approach did Richard Gerver take to transform Grange Primary School into a highly successful learning environment?
  • A. He implemented the strictest standardized testing regimen in the district.
  • B. He turned the school into a model town run by the students to promote real-world learning.
  • C. He fired all the underperforming teachers and replaced them with community volunteers.
  • D. He removed all academic subjects and focused entirely on the arts and physical education.
Question 9 of 9
According to the book's actionable advice, why is it highly effective to let students teach each other?
  • A. It reduces the workload of the teacher, allowing for larger class sizes.
  • B. Peer teachers have recently learned the skill, so they remember what was difficult about it.
  • C. It creates a competitive environment that motivates students to outperform one another.
  • D. Students are less likely to misbehave when being instructed by a peer instead of an adult.

Creative Schools — Full Chapter Overview

Creative Schools Summary & Overview

Creative Schools (2015) is a guide to transforming education. These blinks break down every aspect of education from its history to the essential needs of students. They also illustrate the ways in which all people can help kids get the schooling they need to succeed in a rapidly transforming world.

Who Should Listen to Creative Schools?

  • Teachers, students and parents
  • Anyone interested in education
  • Anyone who wants a new way of teaching that truly prepares kids for the big challenges to come

About the Author: Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica

Ken Robinson is a writer, international speaker and education advisor. He’s taught pedagogy at the University of Warwick and advised the UK government on arts in schools. In 2006, he delivered TED’s most-watched presentation ever: “How Schools Kill Creativity.”

Lou Aronica is an American editor and publisher who’s written four novels and is the co-author of several works of nonfiction.

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