What if students controlled their own learning? | Peter Hutton | TEDxMelbourne

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Peter is a school principal with a radical solution, no school bell, no school levels, staff selection and curriculum is even decided by students. Result? No bullying, collaboration, innovation in school dynamics.
Peter Hutton hated his own school experience, where he felt that education was being done “to him”. As Principal of Templestowe College he developed an educational model that allows students to individualize their education and share control in the running of the school.
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[@Daniel-dp2yc]

I like how everyone starts to clap after he says school is bad.

[@minhthaile8374]

that is the sign of failing education

[@RealDexterMidnight]

@@minhthaile8374 yep

[@idolevin8795]

@@RealDexterMidnight Or that people just like to hate on things that are popular to hate on.

[@yxz5198]

@@idolevin8795 i agree with you to an extent, but school generally deserves the hate they get in some areas

[@idolevin8795]

@@yxz5198 There is no generally. All schools are different for all types of reasons.

[@positivelybobbie]

This actually made me cry because I am watching these ted talks while desperately trying to complete english homework at midnight. I am going to get 6 hours of sleep for the fourth night in a row due to a subject i hate with a passion. At the age I am and the location I am in, I can only dream of an education like this. But I hope it will become a reality for the generations after me.

[@angelika77st]

Positively Bobbie your health is important. And love for learning should be natural

[@albertevans1600]

okay but like 6 hours is a pretty efficient amount of sleep

[@luziealyssa5677]

I'm sorry but children should get around 10 hours of sleep a day and teenagers should get around 9 hours a day so if you say that six hours is an "efficient amount" you are part of the problem because it's not.

[@CarbonHippo]

Luzie Alyssa Thank you for saying this

[@dmitri2385]

Luzie Alyssa you can get around with 3 hours of sleep a day staying healthy ,and it's definitely efficient

[@lewisb8634]

I like this man. He speaks the truth. We need more people in control of education, like him.

[@marinadoshkevich4863]

Uh…no.

[@fallinghourglass5324]

why?

[@lewisb8634]

+Falling Hourglass Why not? I personally really don't like school, but I love learning. I've just dropped Physics at school, and spent hundreds of hours making a physics simulation afterwards and I've really enjoyed it. Sounds odd at first, but the school curriculum we follow is so broad, I'm not interested in all of it. Exams/exam boards aren't real life! I won't be denied access to a calculator when doing maths when I'm older will I! I won't have to complete something for a certain number of marks, for a grade when I'm older. I won't have to complete it in exactly 17 minutes either! Best of all, I won't use the majority of it. Pouring hours into subjects that you don't intend to pursue to any length in the future, is just disgusting. Imagine what I could have made of all that time, if I'd put it into something of interest that I know I'm going to continue with. The environment that is 'preparing us for later life' is so artificial, and decided entirely by people working at exam...

[@lewisb8634]

+Falling Hourglass ...board offices. Anyway, this guy seems to understand that fact more than most teachers I know. I feel like attending a school run by him would be far more beneficial.

[@fallinghourglass5324]

Sorry I was asking Marina m8, I agree with you

[@OO0RI]

I wish I had the choice to only learn to do the things I love, and pave the path of a career in that field, rather than learning pointless things for a ridiculous test.

[@color4795]

SAME.

[@jenncary626]

Just do it don't wish it. Pick a destination, and then outline what you need to learn to get there. And be willing to reassess your needs as you are on the journey.

[@simply_treche3007]

exactly

[@unknownbeing9611]

Øri that’s basically my problem. Only, it’s more problematic when what I want to do as a living I have no clue how to do it... and I thought that’s what schools for.

[@anneautisms5136]

Yeah like I have never used algebra ever (now if that is someone interest I think they should be able to pursue it after all we need someone to work at NASA) but the public school system never teaches anything about doing taxes and personal finance unless it is an elective which is terrible. Like I get it we should be thankful for any education considering many do not have it however, it is a wastes of time and money to learn things that will not help us navigate life.

[@breakingbubbly6852]

In America that is how teachers get fired, by teaching what they think is important and what will actually benefit the student. So that's fun...

[@reinrosebanan147]

yeah. it should be a collaboration between the administration, the faculty, and the students. what's funny, though, is that the faculty and the students are the whole school business. without either of them, schools would shut down. they can't fire EVERYBODY but humans just can't help sticking to self-preservation. i wonder when that'll change..

[@rogue4987]

Breaking Bubbly wait what?! Staff get fired for that?! That is ridiculous!

[@slave2truth4freedom]

Yeah one of my favorite teachers of all time got fired the year I graduated high school because he interacted with students too much and it was deemed inappropriate by the administrative staff who have sticks up their asses. He would text kids to answer questions on homeworks(faster and more comfortable to students than emailing) if they wanted and would spend time outside of school hours sometimes just talking to students acting as a counselor/friend to students who needed one, like me. He helped many students, but I can only speak on my experience. He saw I struggled making friends and I expressed interest in cross country so he helped me sign up for cross country the next year and even bought me running shoes to practice because I didn't have the money. He was a great man, too great for the institution he was serving and his "superiors" to see.

[@sweetenlemons8659]

Keoni Fleming *claps*

[@zoetropo1]

CraftsMAN: As if! It's called Redundancy, mate.

[@bradykeith3993]

this should replace the american k-12 public school system. Truly inspiring

[@TOLG18]

"I hated school." Like!

[@pianowhizz]

Actually he does clarify this statement: he only hated secondary school. Primary School was actually the happiest time of my life in Melbourne in the 1980s. No homework then.

[@AA-dc9os]

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[@AA-dc9os]

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[@BernieCarpenter]

He spoke yesterday at Inspire and Innovate 2016 in Sydney for about an hour and a half - fucking awesome stuff! He is barely scratching the surface in this video. He sounds angry, passionate, cynical, enlightened and completely fired up. Loved it!

[@DebyAdairUnicornKisses]

Wish I'd seen that. Total respect for this man and this school system.

[@joshjgraham]

Speaking of a broken system, I'd like to hear people talk more about the economics of the whole thing, namely: school is supposed to prepare you for the job world, but even if American high schools, for example, reached their teaching goals, uniform learning still floods the market with the same kind of skills/knowledge thus devaluing the individual.

[@monabond7627]

Spread the word! Unfortunately for my youngest son, we live in Florida at the moment and these are some of THE most antiquated, rut-stuck schools that I have encountered. His Kindergarten teacher complained about his behavior and I reminded her that he could read, write, add and subtract, and do some multiplication and she was teaching him the color blue and the letter the B, wondering why he was bored shitless and talking. She responded with, "I teach the curriculum." Me: (after being told there is NO gifted class, and he can't skip a grade or four...) (mumbling and walking away, confused kid in tow, "Your curriculum sucks.") (aloud) "Looks like we're on our own, little man!" and that is how we have felt since. At least in the public school service department of our lives. Hearing Peter this morning, gave me hope for future generations and their education! Everything he said just made sense. It wouldn't even be CALLED radical if we weren't so set in old fashioned, one size fits all, teaching practices. Just imagine what people that have grown up learning in this free, open, and empowering style will accomplish....and how THEY will transform learning for THEIR kids.... I just got goosebumps.

[@SapaEP]

'rut stuck', good phrase.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Home school . Or do what I did...encourage and provide as many " other" experiences, learning materials , and encouragement as your and their imaginations can muster.

[@cultivatelearn]

I'm sorry you had this experience, and I am not surprised. Changes in school have to come from two places: school leaders and teacher preparation programs. Until we change there, we will have very little change in our classrooms. Your post was from 2 years ago. As a teacher coach and consultant, I have seen great change in the last 2 years. I'm hoping you have, too.

[@twirlingorg]

My daughter goes to this school. We love this school and the Principal is the most inspiring man :) It is so lovely to have your child excited about learning. Very different from my Private School education.

[@YouAreJustaNumba]

Ironically he was my private school vice principle, always had a soft spot for him. Great to see he is challenging the system!

[@beebeec4914]

After being one of Peter's students many years ago now I can personally confirm that his teaching methods are nothing short of fantastic. I learned more in my short time with him than what I did with any other teacher. It's not often that some one can make a huge impact on a kids life but he was certainly some one I will never forget. He really knew how to connect with kids and gain their respect and made class a fun and exciting environment. If you ever read this Peter I want you to know that I still to this day feel so saddened that you had to leave MGS and I always felt the board robbed it's students of a great learning experience. I am glad to see you doing so well and finally having the opportunity to give children the schooling experience I always missed after your departure.

[@peterhutton5501]

Hi Bee Bee C I just happened to be scrolling through the comments and saw your message. Thank you so much. I am truly touched. I was really hurt by what happened at MGS, particularly that i was not allowed to say goodbye to the students, parents or staff, it was just so unfair. I did go back to the new Alice Miller School last year, run on the same site by world famous author John Marsden and they are doing some great stuff. It made me feel pleased. I sincerely hope that life is going well for you Bee Bee C. Bless you.

[@jackiefinch968]

I can agree with this as a TC student

[@futureschools2023]

For anyone interested, in addition to my work with Future Schools I have now taken on the role of Executive Director at Gisborne Montessori School in Victoria, Australia. Loving being able to make direct change in addition to consulting to schools and systems. Thank you to all those who have provided feedback and comments. Peter Hutton

[@inspiration6099]

Why can we have one hour every day just to have your own learning classes with student teaching students with their interests and knowledges

[@marinadoshkevich4863]

Because the students are not specialists. Would you like me to teach you how to play tennis? I can sort of do it. How much would you pay me for that? Well, the taxpayer would have to pay a lot for that sort of dumbness.

[@deliabrown3509]

Genius hour. An american progeam implemented in some middle schools where you do a year long project for one hour every week on whatever you want. I built a phone catching device I call the lifeline. It works but I wanted to 3D print some parts and had to get creative.. A lot wrote books, one kid redesigned a whole house, the ones who didn't want to do anything did community projects that didn't really do anything, a couple kids wrote songs that were really good, one created a basketball website, the list goes on. I loved it

[@angelika77st]

Jim Jim McMakin awesome idea

[@angelika77st]

In order to teach we become the best student. We learn the subject much better. I like your idea

[@dustystahn3855]

Marina Doshkevich Are you afraid of them doing a better job than you? I have often learned more from people who weren't specialists than from the specialists. We learn by making mistakes and correcting them. I saw some of their mistakes and they saw some of mine. It is easier to see other peoples mistakes than your own. Sometimes a different approach solves the problem. The schools are run and taught by specialists. Why are they such a dismal failure?

[@concertmasterntl]

I send my kid to exactly this kind of school! Homework-free, test-free, and every kid has a PLP and has increasing choice and input into their learning plan as they grow. It’s wonderful! My child is happy and stress-free now, and also feeling more creative and wanting to build and design things.

[@vikkijensen9668]

Peter… I’ve just cried my way through your talk… I am a new grad teacher (mature age) with a background in business as well as facilitating volunteer programs that develop children’s social and emotional development. Your talk was indeed inspiring … your ideas innovative and progressive. You’re right… Why are we so scared of putting the student first? Why isn’t our education system centred on them? Thankyou for your leadership.

[@peterhutton5501]

Hang in there These, and change the system from the inside, Teaching is still an awesome professions. Just make what changes you can in your own space and you will be a star!Peter H

[@serpentzachary1340]

The factory schooling system(Most school in the world system) is designed by the Prussians to create soldiers and social cohesion and implemented and mainstreamed by corporate America so that they can create "obedient" and submissive worker.

[@isaacmathews4693]

Great video! Sadly, most teachers are NOT willing to give up the love of power, control, and ego of their positions!

[@nadawerner]

Isaac Mathews - there are many teachers who are more than willing! Unfortunately, as he said, it’s the system that’s broken. Until we decide to stop complaining & do something, nothing will change.

[@drcherub07]

It's hard to believe that this was almost three years ago now. Unfortunately, too many students are still getting "on the bus" and not being allowed to take control (ownership) of their learning. There's light at the end of the tunnel, though - there are more and more educators driving incremental changes in traditional schools. Many have been inspired by what TC and the leadership team there have achieved. Kudos.

[@darlinheart3771]

Can We Give This Man A Million Dollars!

[@peterhutton4848]

Happy to accept :)

[@serpentzachary1340]

Corporations hate that.

[@johnkim7802]

In this time and age when there are so many cheap and free educational materials along w/ theories, it's amazing how structured learning is proposed so much. And such is the only measure looked upon to determine a person too often. But such emphasizes only conformity rather than learning and discourages learners from taking necessary risks. We need to unbundle school such that people can get individualized education putting together their education from many different sources, institutions, and experiences.

[@emilythompson2819]

I hate my school so much. I want to join this school to much. If i went here id be living a dream. Geez. To think something like this exists is so amazing. This should be everywhere

[@MichaelCronan49]

This is exactly what the new curriculum in Scotland is all about :)

[@maisieliberty1319]

I don't know what your placing on this is but with expereince as a student I don't think so. It may be more progressive than previous curriculum or other countries but I don't think it's like this. Maybe you could offer examples? :D

[@999kidd5]

Mike Cronan no it's not I'm not in control of my learning

[@themartianbuggy3171]

I go to -America- Scotland

[@zohaq9256]

I’ve applied to the “top third” But I despise this education system. We’re pushed to be silent, just listen and write down notes. The things I want to do (physics, chemistry , biology) aren’t available for me at my age. School, I feel, should teach you all the basic subjects but also should provide specialized classes for what you WANT to study.

[@oscarsharkslayer]

Nice to know there are passionate people within the system that try to make a change from within. There are many theoreticians, many good parents, many good teachers, etc. But they all seem to run away from the system, and thus there is no change for a mainstream kid. Someone needs to lead the way within!

[@emmarose2671]

The problem is that there are so many government standards that the schools that want to change can't. I wish my school would change because I can't learn anything I want.

[@orangemancometh]

_"What if students controlled their own learning?"_ In the U.S. the teachers' unions would soil themselves.

[@cultivatelearn]

As a former VP of my union, I completely disagree. Our union worked FOR students. With proper training and support, we would have been all over this.

[@concertmasterntl]

@@cultivatelearn I agree. Teachers want to serve students and want students to be happy and successful. If you give them training and resources to make this possible, they would love it.

[@blayziinq625]

I asked my Teacher if he thought students in his class enjoyed going to school and learning. He said yes that he thought everyone loved being in his class. I asked the whole class if they enjoyed learning in front of him after asking the question. Everyone student said no. After that, I was given a detention.

[@peterhutton4848]

Take this as an affirmation not a punishment. You might not have had tact, but you had passion! Good on you! Don't stop!

[@Azri_Syahmi]

Sad story bro

[@danielcarpency7591]

I wish this could've been my high school! This would have been FUN!!!!!!!!!

[@gracelee9225]

I have attended his school for the past two and a half years, and I can tell you first hand it is amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

[@retardcvnt]

Grace Lee what have you learnt? Would you say it’s effective?

[@peterhutton4848]

Hey Grace. I hope everything is going really well for you. Thanks for your comment.

[@silverbeatsgold4862]

This is so great! My 12 yr old hates school. I'm trying to home school now because he wasn't learning in school. He would thrive in this environment!

[@faeriescottage]

i’m watching this at 10pm trying to write a global essay and struggling to focus

[@shafcangil6513]

You are so awesome. Truth is truth.

[@jaime3007]

I love this man. Even being one of the students who do well in school, it still sucks. Why are all schools not like this?

[@blah7983]

I want to go to this school!

[@nonelost1]

"I'm an 18-year-old trapped in a 47-year-old body". That's great. And so is this video. One question though. We're told to take control of our lives. And we're also told to give up control of our lives to our "higher power"/"God"/at Cetera. This is a confusing message. Help me out here!

[@micosstar]

This is bedazzling, as... uhh, what and who controls you? Is it God or some higher power or you?

[@shadow_knight_2245]

Plz tell me I'm not the only one who wants to go to this school

[@charisebeverhoudt4685]

This was like the missing piece I needed for my business😩🙏🏾💯

[@Ash-io2ou]

the school I attend don't care about what the students are learning. they care about them passing tests so they don't lose their funding. being someone who plains to go to another country with one of the highest educations in the world after I graduate, makes my high school look like a joke.

[@instantgameraw6948]

Same. I live in Northern Ireland and I want to be home-schooled because I like to learn things how I want and when I want. In this pandemic the teachers are overloading me with things to do in the space and time of 2 days. For example, in English we had to watch at least 3 different videos of Amanda Gordon, who did Joe Biden's inauguration poem, and we then had to do something creative to do with that poem. We had three choices... 1. Write our own poem in response to Gorman's poem. 2. Stream of consciousness (whatever that means) 3. Tributes (whatever that means) Then we had to watch Amanda talk about using your voice in one of the Ted Talks. P.S. another reason I want to be home-schooled or unschooled is because I'm not really friends with anyone in my year, and everywhere I look I'm reminded of that. I love gaming and I want to start my own business one day. But all because the school doesn't get enough money or money would be wasted, I didn't get into any business related class! Sorry it's so long!

[@paulasierra5186]

this was actually VERY interesting. As a teacher, It made me think a lot about what I could do to change the way my students learn. To cause them to become engaged in learning and be active participants in it

[@_Rennai]

While I am a student in high school and this all sounds amazing, sadly it sounds like a dystopia...

[@Jerryfan271]

...you mean a utopia, right?

[@bvegannow1936]

linktlh what your living in now is more like distopia. what he is saying Is a bit better than what u have now. but really I think even more control should be given to students and education should focus on just teaching what is needed for the job u want.

[@dilsere1775]

Sir you are awesome.. We desperately need better schools in India.

[@lapazfarm]

What he is describing is wonderful, but it is nothing new. Montessori schools have been doing this for over a century now. It truly is amazing what can happen when students are in charge of their own learning.

[@imajinxnation9020]

I am 12 years old and I told my mother about this, but she didn't get this, she was surprised I did get what he was saying

[@JustinVenessasknownasKurt]

I love this man, I studied at Templestowe college for a few years, my first year was before he left the school, I'm sad to say I have departed, due to my feeling that the school lost it's way after he left it. I pray for his voice to be heard so more than just a handful of schools can embrace his vision for learning.

[@manigupta2299]

This talk needs to get viral! I chose to continue watching with his first sentence, the ever resonating sentence!

[@edenelder5045]

I couldn't agree more. I was actually brought to tears, some one actually understands us students

[@peterhutton4848]

THanks so much. I wish you well.

[@macpfa6921]

Brand new principal at Mt Alexander College in Flemington Wayne Haworth has Peter Hutton as his mentor. Wayne's vision is to replicate the best of TC and create a new MAC based on the principle of student centered learning. Already student voice is making a difference. Its exciting times for students, teachers and parents at MAC.

[@auroradvm]

Mac PFA why aren't all schools adopting this model?

[@notagain3732]

7 years ago ! I wish i watched this then or even 5 years ago . Better late than never , im so glad i found out about ted talks , better than anime 100% . Lets all work towards improving the education around the world which can lead to solving global warming , world hunger , uneployment , homelesness and healthier population ..etc

[@DebyAdairUnicornKisses]

Now we're talking. This is the type of schooling model that children need. A love of doing what you choose keeps all types of illness away. Happy future workforce, and an open mind for what that could even be. Fantastic work at this school. I wish this had been my school!

[@tapoutt_]

Four years later, and not a dent has been made in the toxic cycle.

[@peterhutton4848]

Sad but true. I have since started the Future Schools Alliance and we are now worling with 40 schools through Australia. A small start but we are working on it.

[@janairgendwas6068]

This man seems so incredibly honest and kind hearted. It's sad that he had such a horrible time at school but he used his experiences to help future kids and that warms my heart. Very inspiring speech executed with humor and expertize. Please keep up your amazing work!

[@futureschools2023]

Many thanks. That means a lot

[@clubpenguinrockie]

Honestly I wish I was at this school. I remember I loved science. I used to watch all these science documentaries and crash courses for fun, then a few years in high school sucked it right out of me. I now have 0 passion for everything I do in school and I feel like I’m doing it only out of fear of failure.

[@sethmangum4138]

I want to start an education like this

[@mikefewster1603]

Back in the 70s there were many schools like this. The Victorian Community school movement had schools like Lynall Hall and Sydney Road (which still operate). the Collingwood Community School, Swinburne Community School and more. The Education Department made a film about them, "Schools Out." "ERA" was a private school on similar lines and was supported by Ron Barassi as I recall. These schools were also responsible for the alternative HSC certification, the Secondary Tertiary Certificate which also allowed students to matriculate into University education. While there isn't room to expand on it here, the really interesting question is to consider what happened to these schools.

[@marialopes3510]

I love this video, so much. I'm in Grade 6 and top of my class. Most kids in the class struggle with the things were learning, but I already know them. I wish they taught in a manner so that depending on your level, you are assigned a different type/difficulty of work. Since every level of understanding is assigned the same level of work, I had to take matters into my owns hands and bought a Grade 7 math book- it isn't hard, just easy to normal. Also, why don't schools teach you how to learn before they shove lessons in your face? That's why the kids fail, they cannot learn. You're trying to teach them things as easy as Area, but if they weren't taught how to understand and process, they'll be lost forever.

[@peterhutton4848]

You may find you need a maths book several years ahead of your peers. That is the nature of teaching Maths, the same topics keep coming back year after year, just a little bit harder each time. My suggestion...do your own thing and dont think too much about school. You will still do well in spite of your formal education, not because of it.

[@marialopes3510]

@@peterhutton4848 This is unusual but I happened to click on this video a year after posting and seeing my comment. I've tried to focus on my own things since last year and it worked quite well. Learned to bake; I draw a lot; take care of plants. I think this is what you were getting at.

[@peterhutton4848]

@@marialopes3510 Absolutely! Don't get too hung up on whether things are seen as academic or worthwhile by others. Your interests sound facinating to me. Follow what YOU want to do and go as deep as you want to go. I am always surpised at how things we might initially see as disconnected come together to make a formidable skill set that ends up being highly valued. Best of luck to you and remember tread your own path.

[@slave2truth4freedom]

I love this man. Beautiful thing he has done. I independently thought of many of the things he talked about(like many others probably have), but he actually has DONE those things. Great opportunity to learn from him.

[@robinsweeney9471]

Brilliantly said. We need to be the change we want to see, despite how traditional the school we teach in. So inspiring and do - able!

[@davidmizak4642]

The remarkable information you provide to your viewers needs to be applauded. I sincerely appreciate your effort to expand your viewers knowledge. A sincere thank you!

[@edwinchao6123]

It certain is a very interesting program, and is very well suited to students that have some idea to what path they would like to take in life, or the students that like to push the boundaries of what they know, possibly cultivating the next generation of great minds. But, what about the people uncertain about what they want in life? The people that aren't driven in the same way that Hutton presented as anecdotal evidence? The program has the potential to revolutionise the education system, but has many questions to answer to first. Admittedly, my own school only recently in the past five or six years started handing power to student voice and allowing students to make input towards management decisions regarding the handling of the school. I don't think my school would adopt this system any time soon

[@PedroSilvaFMAPortugal]

AWESOME! Thank you Sir for being courageous!

[@renehenriksen1735]

He´s simply awesome. Think of the lot of ressources that are wasted on teaching children skills they don´t need or aren´t interested in or are never going to excel in because they don´t have the ability...

[@zoetropo1]

Templestowe College is well-regarded at Deakin Education. One point though. No one “let” school become dismal. Throughout the past few centuries, it was deliberately much, much worse! You were forced to go to school; if you didn’t perform, eg if your copperplate calligraphy wasn’t perfect, you were beaten: hands, rulers, canes, whips, you name it, you got hit by it. Rote learning was the only learning.

[@wallyzeisig]

I love this. Wish I could go there.

[@glendajackman5840]

Great to see this type of curriculum in schools. I always knew Peter Hutton would go far in his thinking where students were concerned. He made my daughters schooling so much easier to understand with his private tutoring.

[@jgd77t533k]

Yes, yes, yes!! Thank you, Peter Hutton, for sharing this -- for your honesty, for sharing such a sense of hope, and for your example!

[@yeetusfetus6195]

I'm coming to this school this year after struggling and disliking the curriculum at my old school where they would make us do and waste time on subjects no one liked and would not at all be useful in the future. I am very excited to be going this lot more relaxed and flexible environment where I can learn and participate in stuff I genuinely like and find interesting.

[@peterhutton5501]

I hope you really enjoy this school YF. It was built for kids like you. PH

[@deldridg]

So why does this talk have (at this time) only 32K hits? Music to my ears, especially with 2 young kids. Thank you for the insight into what clearly is a wonderful programme. I understand that TC enrolments have risen by around 50% since this was taken. Music to many ears it seems.

[@leahdelarosa]

I’m slightly upset that I couldn’t be given this opportunity, but glad that more and more students are able to pave their own path in their education early on

[@aaditbhatia6551]

I need to go this place.

[@TheFoxfiend]

I wish I had gone to that school. If I find myself in a place to fix the school system, I won't hesitate to do so.

[@lisaswaboda2955]

I SOOOOO wish I could work with this guy or someone like him! I taught for more than 20 years to UNDO how I was taught...until mandates forced me to quit.

[@ruttleytashnmarty8598]

The answer to the future! Empower. Exercise. Evolve. Love this guy!

[@TheParadiseParadox]

What a beautiful man. I hope he leads the way for many in education

[@maxlee8456]

I attend this school, it sounds better than it is. It is good though.

[@bloomuniversal]

Why? I'd love to hear more. Would either of you be interested in talking about it? I've been a teacher for 10 years and I find what the principal has shared to be incredibly moving, but the proof is in the pudding. What is it really like for the students? I'd love to hear your views.

[@jackiefinch968]

I can agree. It doesn't feel amazing it just feels normal

[@jackiefinch968]

@Noémie D I did and I feels amazing at tc

[@freddyram1969]

Thank you so much !!

[@maisieliberty1319]

I loved this video. All schools should be like his!

[@denisesvane8666]

I so want to work at this school! I want my children to have this form of education!!

[@alicekes2190]

This sounds absolutely amazing!

[@joshuapitong899]

Thank you.🙌

[@solflower68]

Wonderful to see this courageous step out. And I totally agree with your comments regards Ken Robinson. Being shown his videos by administrators who then block us from developing creative learning by applying rigid standards, is hell on earth

[@manishbarik2267]

What a speaker and what an audience! 👏👏👏

[@entrepreneurbraden929]

I absolutely agree with this!!!

[@jade5089]

my mum and i are thinking about moving me here. its pretty far, i live in sydney but i want to go and i simply might

[@umayusu]

So inspiring!

[@timsplanet2]

My secondary school was Ok for 2 years, then an absolute waste of time for 3 years. Couldn't wait to leave. Much later on in life, I went to uni, was in control of my own learning: Got a distinction in my masters. Go figure

[@demelza32]

You got me at the opening line "I HATED SCHOOL" !! School in Australia in the 1980's failed me, was a square peg in a very small round hole. I am not an unintelligent person, and started learning when I LEFT school. School is now failing my teenage son in the UK.😞😟😤😭😩. I want to pull my son out of school and find another option, which is few and far between in the UK.....

[@peterhutton4848]

I feel your pain Demelza. It is what drives me even eight years after this video....

[@demelza32]

@@peterhutton4848 I am watching your video again after yet another lacklustre, soulless, email communication from my sons High (low) school. There was an email that was sent out last night advising of a trip to an art gallery next week, but it is a "lottery" with only so many places, so my son missed out, and it was the only thing they offered during the year that he wanted to do. I am furious, and HATE the school system, and the total rubbish that it is.

[@Skizdal]

Thanks for the inspiring speech.

[@dimensional7915]

I wish I knew about this place like 6 years ago when I went into middle school

[@helveydc]

Excellent!!

[@johnbiondi2993]

Loved this talk

[@sofiaazia5423]

Wow! I totally agree with this man.

[@sophiashekinah9872]

Oh, there's SO MUCH I Love about this!

[@zoetropo1]

A tragedy is that the governments don’t value innovative learning. Fourth year students at my former department at LTU won five out of six national prizes. The next year, the university tried its darndest to close the department. This is sadly typical. Another time I’ll write about how Australian universities spend most of the money they receive from tuition fees: hint, it isn’t on tuition. The university councils are appointed by the state and federal governments to provide oversight, but they have utterly failed in their duty. Even the union serves the bureaucracy, not the goal of learning.

[@unicornqueen1238]

I liked after the first three words ...'I hated school'

[@gayathrikumari4058]

=D this was fun. both to listen and to imagine how wonderful it would be when done.

[@rexfiredragon1012]

this is the start of High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even In Another World

[@rosacutejenniely8339]

I Refuse to play the game. And so I make my own rules, causing me to get F's Nd not care because school is an artificial environment.

[@marinadoshkevich4863]

And what do you think is a natural environment? Are you planning to live in a jungle? Sorry, but humans can not make their own rules any more then wolves can simply ignore pack rules and make their own. We are social animals. Having rules not of our making is natural for us.

[@rosacutejenniely8339]

We all have our own beliefs. I am very independent and a loner so yes in fact I plan to live the rest of my life alone & in Alaska, being a park ranger which only requires a GED and driver license. Thanks. If that doesn't work ill be a con artist. I'm stick of people like you who make life sound like it can only be lived one way. Just because you have a different belief doesn't mean it's any more right than my way. In fact humans have molded into social creatures. But who's to say where we're to go from here?

[@rosacutejenniely8339]

Dang spell check. SICK not stick.

[@whisper3856]

Good job for sticking up for yourself, dude. I totally agree, heck, I do math my own way because the formulas they give us in class are overly complicated or half the time i lose track of my own numbers.

[@amytaylor1652]

Loved this!

[@sophiatalksmusic3588]

Can all schools PLEASE adopt this method??

[@brittinimitchell5699]

Love this!