Past the Test: Teaching Students to Think, Not Just Memorize | Talya Uyar | TEDxYaşamTasarımSchools
students are focused on memorizing content for exams, which doesn’t equip them with the essential skills needed for real-world challenges. The system fails to teach students how to communicate effectively, think critically, or express their ideas. Despite years of studying, many students lack the social skills and creativity necessary to succeed in life and work. The point of knowledge becomes meaningless if students cannot explain or apply it in real-world situations.To address this, we need to shift our focus from rote memorization to teaching creativity. Creativity allows students to think, solve problems, and connect knowledge to practical life. In today’s world, where many of our problems are self-inflicted, we need more than just facts; we need the ability to innovate and lead. Without fostering creativity, schools are simply training students to follow instructions, not to lead and create change.
Talya Uyar is a has participated in MUN conferences . She also had the opportunity to speak at a TEDx event. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, a hobby she has been pursuing for several years.Also spends most of her time listening songs.
She enjoys playing volleyball and has proudly contributed to several match victories with her team. Cycling and working out are also among her favorite activities she
is known for being active and energetic in her daily life. 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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