Sir Ken Robinson (week 3)

Sir Ken Robinson was a very motivational speaker, and also funny by the way. His interpretation about the U. S. society, educational system, and economy made perfect sense to me. It brings me to ask many questions I have never really questioned about American society. Why is it that the budget of the educational system is equal to the budget of prison systems? Why is it that Americans in general would rather much focus on other social matters than the important matters of having a excellent education? Why aren't these problems getting any better? It makes me think. Am I able to do something about it? Can there be something done about. Education, to me, should be very important for this country. Other counties such as China, England, and most small countries in Europe and Asia use a strict and harsh educational system. This is why these countries have became rather prosperous in education and economic development. I think the only reason America is well developed is because we have a power military force and strong sense of freedom. That why I think most well educated foreigners come to the U.S. to obtain better work/living opportunities.

Another problem Robinson spoke about which caught my attention was the crisis people have within them selfs, not searching or exploring their true potential/talents. I find this to be very true. People, nowadays, go through life without soul searching to what they really want to do. They do not explore their true talent and end up getting a career they don't enjoy doing. I actually have some friends who are in this type of situation and they tell me they are not happy where they are at right, not one bit. This is why I think education is very important to our society. It helps people learn more about the various fields/subjects available to them. The possibilities are endless. I believe educational exploration is key to this crisis and is the number one solution to the many problems the U.S. has to deal with today.

adjectives:

1. exuberant-Full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy.
2. cooperative-willing to cooperate; helpful
3. grieving-To cause to be sorrowful; distress