The most intriguing part of this video was the point made regarding the increased use of ADHD medications in order to sedate children's creativity (3:37). Another important viewpoint for me was the way that the arts open up our children's creativity and we become alive through that process. But in our current system, this process is, for lack of a better word, squashed (5:45).
(Also notable, 7:40, the notion of "Divergent Thinking")
As an educator in the field of early childhood, I've had the opportunity to witness firsthand and participate in the fruitful growth our youngest citizens. It's in the free-choice, the individualized support and the true meaning of scaffolding that we see the greatest "light bulb" moments. Why such a disparity between ECE and elementary education? How do we conscientiously and tangibly bridge this gap?
I can find all sorts of justification for my frustration with the public school predicament. What I want to find is more of a real-world how-to guide on what I can do to make a difference, both as an educator and as a parent. This is not only my cry for help, but new-found mission.
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