A Change In EducationTransforming education so students can flourish in the 21st century world

Created By: Shannon Zirpoli

This presentation is inspired by the ideas of Sir Ken Robinson who stresses education must be transformed!

Robinson stresses as educators we must…

• Rise with the occasion• Think anew• Disenthrall ourselves with old ideas

We must realize…

• Life is not linear• Life is organic• Conformity is harmful• Passion is individual • It is important to find out what excites your spirit

What is agricultural flourishing?• Agricultural flourishing is the idea of transforming education to help

students to grow and flourish. This is done by customizing the experience for each student so they can find their authentic self.

Global Awareness

We must help students to become multiculturally aware

How can we help students to flourish?• We can help students to gain self-awareness by activities that require

reflection and discussion about strengths, talents and dreams• We can help students by helping them to develop attainable goals• We can help students by encouraging them to find their passion

How can we help students to achieve their dreams?

• Help students to realize that with good academic achievement more options are available in life

• Help students to manage their social and coping skills effectively• Expose students to a wide variety of activities and experiences which

allow them to realize where their passion is

Thanks so much for viewing!