Questions
According to Ken Robinson, what is the same about education systems around the world?
They all have the same 'hierarchy of subjects' (maths and languages are at the top, then humanities, then the arts).
What is the opposite of benign?
pernicious, wicked, evil, harmful, prejudicial, adverse, bad, damaging, dangerous, detrimental
What are the three things that we know about intelligence, according to Ken Robinson?
It's diverse (we think visually, in sound, kinaesthetically, in abstract terms, in movement); it's dynamic (interactive); it's distinct
What is the meaning of predicate?
to find a basis; establish, found, assume, presuppose
Globally, about one of eight males have some form of color blindness, whereas only about one from 200 women is color blind.
about one IN eight males
Which subjects are at the top, which subjects are at the bottom?
Maths and languages at the top; arts, subjects are at the bottom and within the arts subjects, drama and dance are 'below' art and music.
What is the meaning of frankincense?
an aromatic resinfrom a tree used in perfumes; a thick sticky liquid that produces a sweet smell when burned and comes from a tree that grows in East Africa and Asia
What are kids not afraid of ?
being wrong
What is the meaning of protract?
to make longer, amplify, enlarge
About one in each sixteen Americans plays a musical instrument.
about one in EVERY sixteen Americans
What does Ken Robinson think about this hierarchy or order of subjects?
He thinks there's no logic to the hierarchy/order of subjects and there's too much focus on the subjects at the top.
What is the meaning of contention?
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate ; a claim or argument
Why do we become afraid of making mistakes as we grow older?
Because the society, we, stigmatize mistakes.
What is a synonym of squander?
dissipate, lose, spend, waste, throw away
In most of countries, over 99% of all students graduating in medicine find jobs or enter further study within six months of graduating.
in MOST countries
According to Ken Robinson, what does the aim of university education seem to be?
To produce university professors.
What is the meaning of profound?
difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand ; extreme in degree, power, or effect
What are the consequences of building the whole public education system around academic skills?
talented and brilliant people are stigmatized and undervalued
What is the meaning of ruthless?
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings ; heartless, callous, remorseless, pitiless
Research suggests that only one from four employees believe they are allowed to fulfill their creaative potential at work.
that only one IN four employees
Wher do university professors live, according to Ken Robinson? What do you think he means by this?
They live in their heads. Their work is cerebral and academic, rather than physical. The live slightly to one side, which suggests they favor the side of the brain responsible for maths, logic, etc. rather than that responsible for emotion and creativity.
Give three synonyms and one antonym of distinct.
different, disparate, dissimilar, distinguishable, diverse, other, unalike, unlike; identical, kin, kindred, parallel, same, similar
What is the conclusion Ken Robinson ends his talk with?
We have to see our creative capacities for the richness they are and seeing our children for the hope that they are. Our task is to educate their whole being, so they can face this future.
Give three synonyms and one antonym of avert.
prevent, forestall, help, preclude, stave off, obviate; aid, assist, allow, permit, promote, let, foster, facilitate
According to a study, about four in of every ten people consider themselves to be in some way artistic.
about four OUT of every ten