possui graduação em Engenharia Elétrica pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba (1994) e mestrado em Ciências da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (2004). Desde 1995 atua como professor do Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia de Sergipe (IFS). Tem experiência na área de Ciência da Computação, com ênfase em Sistemas Embarcados.
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A reply on Talk: Kiran Bir Sethi teaches kids to take charge
Back to Srinath's argument, no one said the kids are "taking charge" without adult supervision. If they are, then you're right, it's a dangerous thing - but the video does not show this.
It's ok to be skeptical about a program like this, but don't let your fears and concerns lead you to misguided conclusions.
A reply on Talk: Kiran Bir Sethi teaches kids to take charge
Educator's worst error is to focus on intellectual development as the most important, if not the unique, thing to be taught.
Children are not ready for full intellectual manipulations as adults do. Although they can speak and understand and learn, their minds are still maturing. We need to be patient on this process.
In order to be ready to develop advanced intellectual skills, when adults or adolescents, children need to develop other skills, like self-confidence, leadership, socialization, cooperation, coordination... That's the whole idea of this talk.
Self-confidence and action come first. Conventional wisdom and thinking come later.