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Ken robinson discusses how finding your passion changes everything. I have to tell you that ken was a delightful person to work with. He has worked with national governments in europe and asia, with international agencies, fortune 500 companies, national and state education systems, nonprofit corporations and some of the worlds leading cultural organizations. I cant speak for anyone else and i strongly recommend you to read the book in. He is an accomplished keynote speaker and could impress an audience with his visionary thinking. The element how finding your passion changes everything by sir ken robinson summary by kim hartman this is a summary of what i think is the most important and insightful parts of the book. Sir ken robinson born liverpool 4 march 1950 is an internationally recognized leader in the development of innovation and human resources. Sir ken was born in liverpool, england as one of seven children. The element, like experiencing flow, or the zone, is that magical place where your intrinsic talent is paired with the explosive power of following your passion. How does ones element differ from ones calling or vocation in the classic sense. The new york times bestselling author of the element gives readers an inspirational and practical guide to selfimprovement, happiness, creativity, and personal transformation sir ken robinsons ted talk video and groundbreaking book, the element, introduced readers to a new concept of selffulfillment through the convergence of natural talents and personal passions. Sir ken robinson returns to the rsa to share new thinking on the element the point at which natural talent meets personal passion.
He was director of the arts in schools project 198589 and professor of. With a wry sense of humor, ken robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the element and those that stifle that possibility. This article is based on a talk he gave at the 2006 ted conference. Jan 07, 2010 the element gives you the feeling that all is possible if we dig deeply within ourselves, using our imaginations and curiosity vidal sassoon about the author ken robinson is an internationally recognised leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources. Ken received a knighthood for his services to the arts. Through a range of stories from his own experience and those of people from all walks of life, ken robinson explores the diversity of intelligence and. A revolutionary reappraisal of how to educate our children and young people by ken robinson, the new york times bestselling author of the element and finding your element. At ted 2006, i talked about creativity and education and the urgent need to make the best of all of our talents. I heard sir ken robinson speak recently, and hes an excellent speaker and story teller. Another talk of particular interest to me as an educator and lifelong learner was given by sir ken robinson at the february 2006 conference in monterey, ca. After eagerly anticipating the publication of ken robinsons new book, creative schools. In this poignant, funny followup to his fabled 2006 talk, sir ken robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning creating conditions where kids natural talents can flourish.
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Sir ken robinson the aspen ideas festival is the nations premier, public gathering place for leaders from around the globe and across many disciplines to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the ideas and issues that both shape our lives and challenge our times. See all books authored by ken robinson, including finding your element. Dear teacher written by emma robinson, read by sir ken robinson a cognitive whiteboard animation youtube. You, your child, and school is forthcoming from viking. The element is the intersection where the things we love to do and the things we are good at come together. Ken robinson, author of the international bestseller the element and the most viewed talk on. My notes should only be seen as an addition that can be. Ebook finding your element as pdf download portable document. You, your child, and school is forthcoming from viking ken robinson is one of the worlds most influential voices in education, and his 2006 ted talk on the subject is the most viewed in the organizations history. Creativity, entrepreneurship, the element rsa animate changing education paradigms last year i was honoured to be awarded the benjamin franklin medal by the. Sir ken robinson we need to create environmentsin our school, in our workplaces, and in our public officeswhere every person is inspired to grow creatively. Sir ken robinson phd is a globally recognised pioneer in the development of education, creativity and innovation. He was knighted in 2003 for his contribution to education and the arts. The element by ken robinson i read this book because of sir ken robinsons ted talks.