Ken Robinson Books
Sir Ken Robinson, PhD, is an internationally renowned writer, speaker and educationalist. He's best known for his books and TED talks on the value of human creativity, which he feels is the most important trait that schools should help foster. His work aims at encouraging people to get more in touch with their creative side, to improve not only their own lives but also society at large.
Finding Your Element
What's Finding Your Element about?
Finding Your Element (2013) offers engaging advice on ways you might discover your true passions and talents, and then reorient your life to incorporate more time for them. Written with a keen sense of wit, Finding Your Element offers entertaining and inspiring wisdoms that will help you not only to be more productive but also to improve your overall happiness and quality of life.
Who should read Finding Your Element?
- Anyone who would like to focus on their passions more
- Anyone who'd like advice on how to discover their passions
- Anyone interested in improving the quality of their life in general
Creative Schools
What's Creative Schools about?
Creative Schools (2015) is a guide to transforming education. These blinks break down every aspect of education from its history to the essential needs of students. They also illustrate the ways in which all people can help kids get the schooling they need to succeed in a rapidly transforming world.
Who should read Creative Schools?
- Teachers, students and parents
- Anyone interested in education
- Anyone who wants a new way of teaching that truly prepares kids for the big challenges to come
The Element
What's The Element about?
The Element (2009) is about getting in the zone and unearthing exactly what drives you. That driver is your element and these blinks explain precisely what it is, how to identify it and what it will mean for your life.
Who should read The Element?
- Dreamers who want to become doers
- People who want to follow their calling
- Bewildered parents of talented children
What's Out of Our Minds about?
Out of Our Minds (2001) shines a light on a fast-paced and constantly changing business world. In particular, it examines how technology has advanced and changed the way we do business, while our public education system has remained stuck in the days of the industrial revolution. It takes a look at what changes need to be made so that schools can prepare the next generation for the creative challenges that lie ahead.
Who should read Out of Our Minds?
- Individuals facing creative blocks
- Business leaders and innovators who want to build creative teams
- Parents worried about the current education system