There isn’t an education system on the planet that teaches dance everyday to children the way we teach them mathematics. Why?
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The real role of leadership in education ... is not and should not be command and control. The real role of leadership is climate control, creating a climate of possibility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leadership in education should foster an environment of potential rather than exerting strict control.
In this quote, Ken Robinson emphasizes that effective leadership in educational settings should prioritize nurturing and cultivating a positive and empowering environment. Instead of simply wielding authority and control, leaders should focus on creating a climate where innovation, collaboration, and growth can thrive, allowing all participants to explore possibilities and reach their full potential.
Themes
LeadershipEducationClimateGrowthPossibility
In practice
Example use cases
During a keynote speech at an education conference, a leader could use this quote to discuss the importance of fostering creativity in schools.
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When my son, James, was doing homework for school, he would have five or six windows open on his computer, Instant Messenger was flashing continuously, his cell phone was constantly ringing, and he was downloading music and watching the TV over his shoulder. I don’t know if he was doing any homework, but he was running an empire as far as I could see, so I didn’t really care.
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Creativity is the greatest gift of human intelligence.
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