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Summary

The transcript highlights the critical role of creativity in education, emphasizing its importance alongside literacy. It shares anecdotes that underscore children's innate talents and the potential for innovation. The story of Jillian Lynn, a choreographer, illustrates how mislabeled 'learning disorders' can actually be signs of undiscovered talents. The speaker advocates for nurturing children's whole beings to prepare them for an unpredictable future, where their creativity will be invaluable.

Takeaways

• 📘 The unpredictability of the future and the challenge of preparing students for it is a central concern in education.
• 🎨 Creativity is as essential in education as literacy and should be given同等重要性.
• 👧 Children possess extraordinary talents, particularly in innovation, which are often not fully nurtured in the current educational system.
• 🙏 The story of the young girl drawing a picture of God illustrates the boundless potential of a child's imagination.
• 📚 The distinct intelligences individuals possess should be recognized and cultivated, rather than being labeled as disorders.
• 💃 Jillian Lynn's story exemplifies how a perceived learning disorder can actually be a sign of a unique talent waiting to be discovered.
• 🎶 The power of human imagination is a gift that must be used wisely to create a better future.
• 🌟 Celebrating creativity and innovation is crucial for preparing the next generation to face the challenges of an uncertain future.
• 👨‍🏫 Educators have the responsibility to nurture the whole being of a child, equipping them to shape their own future.
• 🌐 The future may be unseen to us, but it is the children of today who will inherit and build upon it.
• 🛠️ Our task is to foster an educational environment that encourages the development of creativity and problem-solving skills in children.

Q & A

What is the main challenge in educating children for the unpredictable future?

The main challenge is the extraordinary unpredictability of the world, as no one knows what the future will look like, and yet, educators are tasked with preparing children for it.

Why does the speaker believe that creativity is as important as literacy in education?

The speaker believes that creativity is crucial because it is a key aspect of harnessing children's tremendous talents and potential, which are often squandered in the current educational system.

What was the six-year-old girl drawing in the story shared by the speaker?

The six-year-old girl was drawing a picture of God during her drawing lesson.

How did the teacher react to the girl's drawing of God?

The teacher was fascinated and questioned the girl about her drawing, to which the girl responded that soon everyone would know what God looks like, implying her drawing would depict God's image.

What is the title of the new book the speaker is working on?

The title of the new book the speaker is working on is 'Epiphany'.

What was Jillian Lynn's perceived learning disorder in the 1930s?

Jillian Lynn was perceived to have a learning disorder characterized by her inability to concentrate and constant fidgeting, which today might be identified as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

How did the specialist recognize Jillian Lynn's true talent?

The specialist recognized Jillian's talent when he left the room and left the radio on, observing her naturally move and dance to the music, thus identifying her as a dancer rather than a child with a disorder.

What is the main message the speaker wants to convey about human imagination?

The main message is that human imagination is a gift that must be used wisely, and it holds the potential to create a better future for our children.

How does the speaker suggest we should educate children to face the future?

The speaker suggests that we should educate the whole being of children, nurturing their creative capacities and recognizing them as the hope for the future, so they can effectively face and shape the future.

What is the speaker's final call to action for educators?

The speaker's final call to action is for educators to help children make something of the future they will inherit, by valuing and developing their creativity and talents.

Outlines

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🤔 The Unpredictability of the Future and the Importance of Creativity in Education

The speaker begins by highlighting the challenge of preparing students for a future that is highly unpredictable. They emphasize that despite not knowing what the world will look like in five years, the education system is tasked with equipping students for it. The speaker points out the extraordinary capacities of children for innovation and argues that creativity should be given the same status as literacy in education. They share a story about a young girl who confidently asserts her ability to draw a picture of God, demonstrating children's innate talents and the importance of nurturing their creative expression.

🎭 Jillian Lynn's Journey: Recognizing and Embracing Unique Talents

The speaker delves into the story of Jillian Lynn, a renowned choreographer known for her work on 'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera.' Despite being labeled as having a learning disorder and struggling in school, Jillian's true talent was uncovered when a specialist recognized her ability to dance to music while her mother and the specialist discussed her school struggles. This anecdote illustrates the importance of identifying and supporting the distinct intelligences and talents in individuals, rather than categorizing them based on their challenges.

🌟 Celebrating Imagination and the Role of Education in Shaping the Future

The speaker concludes by reiterating the significance of human imagination and the responsibility we hold in cultivating it wisely. They stress the need to view our creative capacities as a source of richness and to see children as a beacon of hope. The speaker advocates for an educational approach that educates the whole being, preparing students to face an uncertain future that they will undoubtedly encounter. The speaker ends with a call to action for educators to help students make the most of the future, a future that we may not see but that will significantly impact the next generation.

Keywords

💡Education

Education refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and habits. In the context of the video, it emphasizes the need for an educational system that prepares children for an unpredictable future, highlighting the importance of nurturing creativity and innovation alongside traditional literacy skills.

💡Retirement

Retirement is the stage of life when an individual stops engaging in labor or a professional occupation. In the script, the mention of retirement in 2065 serves to illustrate the long-term impact of current educational practices and the need to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

💡Innovation

Innovation refers to the process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products. It is a key concept in the video, where the speaker contends that children possess extraordinary capacities for innovation and that these talents should be cultivated rather than wasted.

💡Creativity

Creativity is the ability to produce or invent new ideas, images, or methods. In the video, it is argued that creativity is as important in education as literacy and should be given equal status, highlighting its role in helping students adapt to and shape the future.

💡Literacy

Literacy is the ability to read and write, which is traditionally considered a fundamental educational goal. The video suggests that while literacy remains essential, it must be complemented by fostering creativity to fully prepare students for the future.

💡Talent

Talent refers to a person's natural aptitude or skill in a particular area. The video emphasizes that every child has unique talents, which the educational system should identify and nurture rather than allowing them to go to waste.

💡Intelligence

Intelligence is the capacity to learn, understand, and apply knowledge. The video discusses the distinct forms of intelligence, suggesting that traditional educational systems may not fully recognize or cater to the diverse ways in which individuals can be intelligent.

💡Choreographer

A choreographer is a person who composes dances and teaches dancers. In the video, Jillian Lynn is mentioned as a renowned choreographer, known for her work on 'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera.' Her story serves as an example of how a person's talents can be overlooked or misunderstood by traditional educational systems.

💡ADHD

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The video implies that historical diagnostic practices may have failed to recognize the potential in individuals with ADHD, instead perceiving them as having a disorder.

💡Human Imagination

Human imagination is the faculty of forming new ideas or concepts or images or sounds that are not present to the senses. The video celebrates the gift of human imagination as a powerful tool that must be used wisely, and it emphasizes the role of education in nurturing this faculty to create a better future.

💡Future

The future refers to the time that is to come. In the context of the video, the future is unpredictable, and the speaker argues that education should prepare students to face this uncertainty by developing their creative and innovative capacities.

Highlights

The unpredictability of the future and its impact on education. (Starting at 0 seconds)

The extraordinary capacities of children and their potential for innovation. (Starting at 8 seconds)

The importance of treating creativity with the same status as literacy in education. (Starting at 14 seconds)

A story about a six-year-old girl drawing a picture of God, showcasing children's innate creativity. (Starting at 34 seconds)

The distinct nature of intelligence and how it can be discovered through various talents. (Starting at 1 minute 48 seconds)

The story of Jillian Lynn, a choreographer who overcame being labeled as having a learning disorder. (Starting at 2 minutes 21 seconds)

The importance of recognizing and nurturing children's talents rather than squandering them. (Starting at 2 minutes 42 seconds)

The concept of an 'epiphany' and how it relates to discovering one's talent. (Starting at 3 minutes 2 seconds)

The role of the human imagination in shaping the future. (Starting at 3 minutes 42 seconds)

The necessity of using our creative capacities wisely to avert negative scenarios. (Starting at 3 minutes 58 seconds)

The responsibility of educators to educate the whole being of a child to prepare them for the future. (Starting at 4 minutes 23 seconds)

The idea that while we may not see the future, it is our task to help the next generation make something of it. (Starting at 4 minutes 49 seconds)

The importance of celebrating the gift of human imagination and its potential impact on the world. (Starting at 5 minutes 6 seconds)

The need for educators to see children as a source of hope and potential for the future. (Starting at 5 minutes 23 seconds)

The final message of gratitude and the call to action for educators to embrace their role in shaping the future. (Starting at 5 minutes 48 seconds)

Transcripts

[Music]

if you think of it Jan starting school

this year will be retiring in

2065 nobody has a clue what the world

will look like in 5 years time and yet

we're meant to be educating them for it

so the unpredictability I think is

extraordinary and the third part of this

is that we've all agreed nonetheless on

the really um extraordinary capacities

that children have their capacities for

Innovation and my contention is all kids

have tremendous talents and we squander

them pretty ruthlessly um so I want to

talk about education and I want to talk

about creativity my contention is that

creativity now is as important in

education as literacy and we should

treat it with the same

status thank

[Music]

you

I had a great story recently uh I love

telling it of a little girl who was in a

drawing lesson she was six and she was

at the back drawing and the teacher said

this little girl hardly ever paid

attention and in this drawing lesson she

did and the teacher was fascinated she

went over to and she said what are you

drawing and the girl said I'm drawing a

picture of God and the teacher said but

nobody knows what God looks like and the

girl said they will in a

minute

[Applause]

and the third thing about intelligence

is it's

distinct I I'm doing a new book at the

moment called Epiphany which is uh based

on a series of interviews with people

about how they discovered their talent

I'm fascinated by how people got to be

there uh it's really prompted by a

conversation I had with a wonderful

woman who most people have never heard

of she called Jillian Lynn have you

heard of her some have she's a

choreographer and everybody knows her

work she did cats and Phantom of the

Opera she's wonderful I used to be on

the board of the Royal Ballet in England

anyway jul I had lunch one day I said

how' you get to be a dancer and she said

it was interesting when she was at

school she was really hopeless and the

school in the 30s wrote to her parents

said we think Jillian has a learning

disorder she couldn't concentrate she

was fidgeting I think now they'd say she

had

ADHD wouldn't

you anyway she sent went to see this um

this specialist she said this Oak panel

room and and she was there with with her

mother and she was L and sat on this uh

chair at the end and she sat on her

hands for 20 minutes while this man

talked to mother about all the problems

Jillian was having at school and at the

end of it um because she was disturbing

people her homework was always late and

so on little kid of eight in the end uh

the uh the doctor went and sat next Jil

and said julan I've listened to all

these things that your mother's told me

I need to speak to her

privately so she said he said wait here

we'll be back we won't be very long and

and uh and they went and left her but as

they went out the room he turned on the

radio that was sitting on his desk and

when they got out the room he said to

her mother just stand and watch her and

um the minute they left the room she

said she was on her feet moving to the

music and they watched for a few minutes

and he turned to her mother and he said

you know Mrs Lynn Jillian isn't sick

she's a

dancer what T celebrates is the gift of

the human imagination we have to be

careful now that we use this gift wisely

and that we avert some of the scenarios

that we've talked about and the only way

we'll do it is by seeing our creative

capacities for the richness they are and

seeing our children for the hope that

they are and our task is to educate

their whole being so they can face this

future by the way we may not see this

future but they will and our job is to

help them make something of it thank you

very much