I have heard of TED talks here and there but I have never really gotten around to actually watching one and analyzing it. I feel that this talk was a good introduction for me. Sir Ken Robinson is a very good speaker. His voice is clear and precise and the fact that he has a British accent just tops the cake. I have to admit, in the beginning of the video, I wasn't paying that much attention to what he was saying. Then I started hearing a few jokes and some wise-cracks. And suddenly, I was hooked! He then came to a topic which coincides with my education subject about students and teachers. He said that countries are reforming our education but reforming is only meant for “broken models”. We should get rid of the old and start anew and learn from our mistakes. That really struck me and I totally agree with that opinion. If people see that we need change in a system that’s long overdue, and are making changes, why are there still problems affecting everyone?

Another little topic he approached was about how kindergarten of all places, has come to the same level as college in admission wise. I mean it’s kindergarten for crying out loud! The place where you learn numbers and learn how to read! There are now interview processes taking place just to get a spot in a class. A funny little saying was "You've been around for 36 months, and this is it"? I enjoyed that piece. But on a serious note, people are taking this very seriously. They think that this school or that nursery is the gateway to my child’s future. C’mon, three years old and you already have a college set for your kid? The way people think kids of that age deserve the very best education to get to college is a monstrosity.