A reaction video to Prince EA's video on the state of modern education, where he argues that the current system is outdated and stifles creativity. The host agrees, citing the lack of change in education over the past 150 years, despite technological advancements. Prince EA's video suggests that the system prioritizes conformity over individuality and that teachers are underpaid and overworked. The host also discusses the importance of personalized learning and the need for a more adaptive education system. A teenager shares their thoughts on the video, agreeing that the current system is not preparing them for the real world and that they need more practical skills. The discussion highlights the need for education reform, including more emphasis on technology, creativity, and individualized learning. Prince EA's video offers four solutions: 1) focusing on education rather than schooling, 2) bringing joy back into the classroom, 3) learning from successful education systems like Finland's, and 4) adopting a more individualized approach.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The video being discussed has reached over a quarter of a billion people on Facebook and YouTube combined.
2. Albert Einstein said, "Everybody's a genius, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree."
3. The speaker accuses modern-day schooling of killing creativity, individuality, and being intellectually abusive.
4. The education system has not changed significantly in over 150 years.
5. The speaker believes that teachers should earn as much as doctors because a great teacher can reach the heart of a child.
6. The education system in Finland is considered to be doing impressive things, with shorter school days and a focus on collaboration instead of competition.
7. The speaker believes that the current education system is not preparing students for the future, but rather for the past.
8. The education system was designed to train people to work in factories, which is why students are often put in straight rows and told to sit still and raise their hands.
9. The speaker believes that education is a right, not a privilege.
10. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln did not go to school.
11. The speaker believes that the education system is not teaching students important life skills, such as how to pay bills and taxes.
12. The education system is not preparing students for college, and many students struggle to adapt to the new environment.
13. The speaker believes that technology can enhance learning, but it is not being utilized effectively in the classroom.
14. The education system is not taking advantage of the cognitive sciences to improve learning.
15. Molecular biologist John Medina says that the modern-day classroom is designed to be directly opposed to what the brain is good at doing.
16. The speaker believes that students should have less homework, wake up later, and be able to take naps in between classes.
17. The speaker believes that bringing joy and happiness back into the classroom is essential for effective learning.
18. The education system in Finland is considered to be one of the best in the world, with teachers being highly respected and valued.
19. Teachers in Finland need a master's degree and experience to become a teacher, unlike in the US.
20. The speaker believes that every child has a gift inside of them, and it's up to educators to draw it out.
21. Prince EA, the speaker, has done research on the education system and has written a project on the subject.
22. Prince EA recommends several books on the subject of education, including "I Love Learning, I Hate School" by Susan D. Blum, "Brain Rules" by John Medina, and "The Underground History of American Education" by John Taylor Gatto.