Jan 9 2012: This is great if we have enough people who find happiness in keeping ourlives going (ex garbage collectors) If we don't find enough people passionate about it we will be unable to live , even if we are doing the thing we enjoy the most. Any ideas on that?
Jan 9 2012: I do believe this is an idealist version. having taught for several years from k-Phd across countries, I find that most students do NOT have an intrinsic desire to learn. Motivating them is the hardest part and in my classes when they do get motivated and learn on their own, the next teacher comes along and they loose it. Of course it was a temporary motivational desire.
One should read the article "the anxirty of learning" In HBR . It is very insightful about this topic and its effectiveness
Nov 14 2011: Oh yes there are several schools and colleges who do such things , where it is all student motivated. Oldest is montessori . Like you mentioned can we identify a model to identify interests etc. ? people have done for centuries but efficacy is missing. If you are really interested read an article called ANXIETY OF LEARNING he says that most people rather die than learn. when you get to be as old as us you will find that most people are not motivated for long periods to do things. they would be happy mooching off the small percentage who are passionate interested willing to work. Now as a society we have to decide if each person should be productive or happy? If productive then they would have to learn stuff that society wants NOW rather than fulfil their desires. If happy then a lot of societal needs will not be met but each could pursue their dream. BUT WAIT will it make them happy if there aren't enough cooks , enough engineers to satisfy their needs.
Many schools colleges across the world offer today text info, audio video interactive learning. exams are being done away with ... YES all available.
Nov 14 2011: Perhaps the best education is the apprentice model where many issues will get solved at once. Immersion application interest and VALUE To society. The way to start is to convince organizations to hire people and make them apprentices.
Nov 14 2011: I think its a great idea I have a list of over 100 or more such enterprises If you'd like to collaborate with upcoming film makers this side of the pond to do this Let me know.
Grameen phone and others like that MXshare in Africa etc. allows people to share cellphone time which could be unaffordable. It has also become a business for many people who rent out phone time (Very lucrative)
TEDCred score: +0.80 TEDCred reflects your contribution to the TED community.
A comment on Conversation: Over the decades we have built up great systems of government, education and so on, I believe these are what is keeping us from happiness
A comment on Conversation: Fix the education system by changing the learning model to make students more creative, motivated, productive, and personal.
One should read the article "the anxirty of learning" In HBR . It is very insightful about this topic and its effectiveness
A reply on Conversation: I'm happy to sustain and administrate online platforms to educate people in 3world countries all over the world. Need corporate connections!
A comment on Conversation: Is the existing education system meeting the 21st century standard?
Many schools colleges across the world offer today text info, audio video interactive learning. exams are being done away with ... YES all available.
A comment on Conversation: Let's all make a point of signing the Charter for Compassion. Have YOU signed yet? No? Come on Down!!
A comment on Conversation: Is the existing education system meeting the 21st century standard?
A comment on Conversation: What role do you think humor has in human discourse?
A comment on Conversation: I'm happy to sustain and administrate online platforms to educate people in 3world countries all over the world. Need corporate connections!
A comment on Conversation: Prediction of disasters. Look at the brain of animals. Learn from nature.
A comment on Conversation: Which innovative projects with a social impact inspire you the most?
Grameen phone and others like that MXshare in Africa etc. allows people to share cellphone time which could be unaffordable. It has also become a business for many people who rent out phone time (Very lucrative)