The link above is from a TED talk that occurred last April. The young lady in the video, Adora Svitak, is only 12 years old, but is already a published author and sought after motivational speaker. She seems to be doing the work for me in regards to this blog. When thinking about why this is an interesting video, the simple fact that she is 12 years old and already thinking on a higher level than some people I graduated undergrad with is enough. However, her message is really thought provoking. We do need to listen more to our students before we plan an assignment or make a rule. Kids do not always think inside the lines, they go outside of the box to dream and plan.
This is an educational video as well. I learned from this young lady. I teach a class centered around utopian societies. She brings up some amazing points that many of my eighth grade students have not hit upon yet. Also, reminding adults that children will be in charge soon, adds some insight into the ways we are teaching them. Many students will not have a voice until they are adults, will they know how to use it then? In giving them an opportunity to speak their minds and have a say in educational planning now, children of today can be better adults of tomorrow.
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