For Blog Post #12 we were asked to create our own assignment that would be useful in EDM310. I chose a video from TED, a website that we were asked to research for Special Assignment #2. The video is of Adora Svitak giving her speech "What Adults Can Learn from Kids." For my assignment I would like you to watch her speech and write at least one paragraph containing your thoughts on her main topic, equal learning between adults and kids.
What Adults can Learn from Kids
What Adults can Learn from Kids
In Svitak's speech she starts off by discussing the inspiring things kids have done(she cites Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges). She touches on kids' "dreams of perfection" that are not tainted with failed ideas throughout history. Svitak feels that due to kids' ability to freely dream, learning between adults and kids should be equal. In order to help kids succeed it is necessary to set their expectations high and believe in them. As Svitak states, kids love a challenge, but will "sink" to lowered expectations. In short, giving kids the respect they crave will help them to strive to accomplish more than we might have as children. By listening(and learning) from children today we can achieve the goal that Stivak has set for us: raise each generation of kids to become better adults than us. With this made possible we will produce new and better problem solvers and leaders(as stated by Svitak).
Alana, I think that is a great assignment. I believe it is extremely important for teachers to have high goals for their students. If you believe in them and show that you know they can succeed, it can go a long way for their confidence. We just can't make them feel stupid when they fall short, we got to pick them back up and let them know that they can do better next time.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing video, isn't it? I used it 2 or 3 semesters ago. Maybe the time is appropriate for a return visit!
ReplyDeleteHey Alana!
ReplyDeleteI had not yet seen this video but I do love TED talks! I was so impressed with such a young lady who could present her ideas so well to such a large crowd of adults! From her story, it seems as though her parents, who believed in her as a young writer, have done, in some part, what she is talking about. Maybe if we can do as she advocates, we may have more students like Adora who are not held back by small limitations. Great post! Good choice!