Sir Ken Robinson (born in a working class family in Liverpool in 1950) argues that our educational system is profoundly misconceived for the contemporary world.  --  With an accompanying RSA animation....

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RSA ANIMATE -- CHANGING EDUCATION PARADIGMS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U

This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award.
For more information on Sir Ken's work visit: http://www.sirkenrobinson.com