Fixing Our Broken Education System - Reimagining Learning for the Modern World

Explore a passionate educator's journey to revolutionize primary education in this 14-minute TEDx talk. Discover how Julie Dunford, with 20 years of experience in education, challenged societal norms by creating an innovative school model. Learn about her inspiration from Finnish schools and Sir Ken Robinson's ideas, leading to the establishment of a unique primary school. Gain insights into an educational approach that prioritizes play, outdoor adventures, mixed-age learning, and project-based activities over rigorous testing and high-pressure accountability systems. Understand the importance of nurturing creativity, curiosity, and resilience in children, preparing them for an uncertain future. Delve into Dunford's vision of inclusive and progressive education that empowers every child to love learning and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Fixing our broken education system | Julie Dunford | TEDxBeckenham