Education revolution: from TED talk to treatise
by Shani O'Brien
International Journal of Innovation in Education (IJIIE), Vol. 5, No. 2, 2018

Abstract: This book review is a comprehensive examination of Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education by Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica. Robinson and Aronica call for an education revolution in which project-based learning and creative problem-solving, along with academic rigor, replace standardised assessment-based curriculum in kindergarten through 12th grade public schools. They cite a variety of successful case studies of innovative school models that show that prioritising creative pursuits and interest-driven projects in schools increases intrinsic motivation and engagement of students in schools, as well as standardised assessment scores. Although their novel is not written from the direct perspective of a K-12 educator, nor does it cite well-known and accepted learning theories and philosophies, Robinson and Aronica's case studies, rationale and curriculum recommendations create a strong argument in favour of the revolution of current instructional practice.

Online publication date: Tue, 19-Feb-2019

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