In the field of Comparative and International Education, there has been an on-going debate over whether schools are converging into a single popular model, or whether there are actual divides in how that all plays out. Within this debate there is a more vital argument being made: If models are converging, to which model is it converging, and who is pushing them toward that single model? Supporters of the "world culture theory" suggest that people adopt it on their own (whole nations in fact), and that it's for the better. Those who disagree have a whole string of arguments pointing toward other evidence suggesting that such convergence is not such a great thing. Well, Ken Robinson, a popular educator of our time, rightfully points out to how our model of education is BROKEN, based on outdated and detrimental thinking. Here is a animation that accompanies his world renowned TED talk. It is a must see (if you haven't already). It is thought provoking and alarming. It is also inspiring to one who wants to make a difference but isn't quite sure.
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