How far is the education system helpful in shaping young minds and driving success? The education system seems to have a singular view of success that is only achieved with a narrow path filled with methodical examinations. However, this close minded view has lead to the crushing of creativity and individuality as well as curiosity and has left many students demoralised and discouraged from pursuing education and knowledge. This has also lead to anxiety and the phenomenon that is burn out. Is this singular view of education helpful or harmful and what would be alternatives? And can exams truly assess our understanding of a topic when many are more focused on learning exam technique rather than understanding the content? In this talk I will explore a controversial idea: how far is the education system helpful in shaping young minds and driving success? The education system seems to have a singular view of success that is only achieved with a narrow path filled with methodical examinations. However, this close minded view has lead to the crushing of creativity and individuality as well as curiosity and has left many students demoralised and discouraged from pursuing education and knowledge. This has also lead to anxiety and the phenomenon that is burn out. Is this singular view of education helpful or harmful and what would be alternatives? And can exams truly assess our understanding of a topic when many are more focused on learning exam technique rather than understanding the content? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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