There isn’t an education system on the planet that teaches dance everyday to children the way we teach them mathematics. Why?
Ken RobinsonRead
We need to eliminate the existing hierarchy of subjects. Elevating some disciplines over others only reinforces outmoded assumptions of industrialism and offends the principle of diversity. The arts, sciences, humanities, physical education, languages and maths all have equal and central contributions to make to a student's education.
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What this quote means
All subjects in education are equally important and should be valued to promote diversity in learning.
Ken Robinson emphasizes the need to break down the traditional hierarchy in education where certain subjects are prioritized over others. He advocates for recognizing the equal importance of various disciplines, including the arts, sciences, humanities, and physical education, to create a more balanced and diverse educational experience for students.
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EducationDiversitySubjectsHierarchyLearning
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In a debate on educational reform, I used this quote to support the notion of valuing all subjects equally.
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