A drop in the ocean: Changing education paradigms 1.

Hi,
I’m back again. This time we’re going to deal with a presentation on the underlying concepts of education systems by Ken Robinson. I’ve chosen this video not only because I’m fond of him and his work but I reckon that his thoughts and sense of humour can teach me and you a lesson.


The video takes around eleven minutes. Today I would like you to cope with the first 3 and a half minutes (until 3.35).In order to raise your capacity to catch the message I’ve created some warming up and after listening activities.


I.) Match the words and phrases with their definitions.
to alienate sy from sg
to anticipate
compulsory
the Enlightenment
imperative
to object to sg
to square the circle

1. to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it
2. to find a good solution to a problem when that seems impossible, especially because the people involved have very different needs or opinions about it
3. to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose something
4. to make somebody feel that they do not belong in a particular group
5. a thing that is very important and needs immediate attention or action
6. the period in the 18th century when many writers and scientists began to argue that science and reason were more important than religion and tradition
7. that must be done because of a law or a rule

Definitions are taken from Oxford Dictionary.


Don't worry if you couldn't match all, try it again after watching the video.

II.) Try to explain these expressions with your own words:
cultural identity
to raise/ lower standards
Industrial Revolution
public education


And here is the video.

Do you like it?

III.) Find the following words in the presentation:

revolutionary, street kids, to take your place in, to benefit from

WALK in English, again.