Shunryu Suzuki: Study Yourself

Shunryu Suzuki: Study Yourself
The purpose of studying Buddhism is not to study Buddhism. It is to study ourselves.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Educational Models for the 21st Century


This is going to be a meaty post, if you're up for it.  It involves three 18 minute videos.  My class yesterday viewed three TED talks and discussed the ideas presented.  All three involved education of the masses (children) and suggest a very different learning paradigm than the one we all grew up with -- and technology actually really helps lead the way.  Really.  I was fascinated, truly.  And inspired.  Then again, I think it would take a bloody miracle for the educational system to catch up and make changes that would excite student learning.  What do you think?  Don't be put off by the time it takes to watch these, both gentlemen are extremely engaging and funny, despite the seriousness of the subject.  You'll be laughing your way through these.


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