I agree 18-28 is too young. Life experience is important, which is why board members tend to be old. The age range should be at least 21 and extended to 40. I agree a young upstart trying to tell the oldies what to do would go down like a lead balloon. It would have some merit as a mentorship - provided the young person is prepared to listen.
Good points John, Minister Graham defintely has the cart before the horse considering the astounding lack of musical and visual arts teachers with actual skills in primarary and secondary edication. General primary school teachers often lack the confidence and competence to teach music effectively and most think visual arts curriculum is about being “creative” and skilless. I’m generallising though the lack of skilled music teachers is a crime. The benefits of reversing the lack would be endless, structured neural networks, a community of skilled expressive children, the advantages to scuence, etc. Such a cultural loss. Sticking a few kids on boards is merely a band aid.
The 'youth on boards' is a pathetic gesture, when, as you say, they should be upping standards of education. Internships with staff would make more sense, re. mentorship.
I agree 18-28 is too young. Life experience is important, which is why board members tend to be old. The age range should be at least 21 and extended to 40. I agree a young upstart trying to tell the oldies what to do would go down like a lead balloon. It would have some merit as a mentorship - provided the young person is prepared to listen.
Made me think and made me chuckle, especially appreciate the latter.
Good points John, Minister Graham defintely has the cart before the horse considering the astounding lack of musical and visual arts teachers with actual skills in primarary and secondary edication. General primary school teachers often lack the confidence and competence to teach music effectively and most think visual arts curriculum is about being “creative” and skilless. I’m generallising though the lack of skilled music teachers is a crime. The benefits of reversing the lack would be endless, structured neural networks, a community of skilled expressive children, the advantages to scuence, etc. Such a cultural loss. Sticking a few kids on boards is merely a band aid.
Derek K
The 'youth on boards' is a pathetic gesture, when, as you say, they should be upping standards of education. Internships with staff would make more sense, re. mentorship.