Creative Schools: Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up - Couverture souple

Robinson, Sir Ken; Aronica, Lou

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0141978570 ISBN 13 : 9780141978574

Editeur : Penguin Books Ltd, 2016

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Ken Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education. His talk, 'How Schools Kill Creativity', is the most viewed in the history of TED and has been seen by millions of people all over the world. In Creative Schools he sets out his practical vision for how education can be transformed to enable all young people to flourish and succeed in the 21st century.In this inspiring, empowering book, Robinson argues for an end to the outmoded, industrial systems of mass schooling and proposes a highly personalized, organic approach that draws on today's unprecedented technological and professional resources to engage all students and develop their individual abilities and love of learning.Written with Robinson's trademark wit and engaging style, and filled with practical examples, anecdotes and groundbreaking research, Creative Schools highlights the people and projects that are already revolutionizing education through innovative approaches to teaching, learning and school culture. This book will inspire teachers, parents, and policymakers alike to be part of the change our children urgently need.'One of those rare books that not only inspires and brings a new sense of possibility to the goal of transforming education, but also lays out an actionable strategy . . . This is a global game-changer and I'm in.' Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of Daring Greatly'Wonderful and enjoyable.' Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Prize Laureate'A comprehensive and compelling statement of why creativity matters for everyone, what it looks like in action, and how to get there. Inspiring and so readable you will feel Sir Ken is talking directly to you.' Andy Hargreaves, author of Professional Capital Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human potential. He advises governments, corporations, education systems, and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. The videos of his famous 2006 and 2010 talks to the prestigious TED Conference have been seen by an estimated 200 million people in over 150 countries.Lou Aronica is the author of two novels and coauthor of several works of nonfiction, including The Culture Code (with Clotaire Rapaille), The Element and Finding Your Element

Revue de presse :

One of those rare books that not only inspires and brings a new sense of possibility to the goal of transforming education, but also lays out an actionable strategy . . . This is a global game-changer and I'm in. (Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of Daring Greatly)

Ken Robinson's thesis is compelling . . . Creative Schools brings together his classroom experience and policy ardour in an elegant, powerfully written manifesto for change. (Tristram Hunt Guardian)

Wonderful and enjoyable. (Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Prize Laureate)

A comprehensive and compelling statement of why creativity matters for everyone, what it looks like in action, and how to get there. Inspiring and so readable you will feel Sir Ken is talking directly to you. (Andy Hargreaves, author of Professional Capital)

This book is a wake-up call to the emerging global human resources crisis . . . a must-read. (Pasi Sahlberg, author of Finnish Lessons 2.0)

Forget the chatter about disruptive technological and economic forces in education. Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica vividly describe the disruptions that are needed if we are to have quality education in our time. (Howard Gardner, author of Five Minds for the Future)

Ken Robinson is the world's most potent advocate of global education transformation; his clarity, passion and insight have inspired millions, including me. This book is not only a catalyst, or call to action; it is a manifesto; a practical exploration and celebration of what is possible. Now it's up to us; we must read, react and accelerate the revolution (Richard Gerver, author of Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0141978570
• ISBN 13: 9780141978574
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320