TED Talk of the Week: The World Peace Game
Teacher John Hunter's invention, the World Peace Game, unleashes his 4th grade students' potential for critical thinking and compassion.
John Hunter is the teacher you always wish you had. In a heartwarming and engaging TED talk, the inventive instructor shares his approach to teaching through his creation - The World Peace Game.
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Hunter's interactive game sees kids assuming the roles of heads of state, with each country considering its own assets and defense needs. While it may seem a bit sophisticated to have 4th graders read from Sun Tzu's "The Art of War,” Hunter sees the potential in each child. The veteran educator imbues his students with the ability to think about how their actions affect others, and their own capacity to comprehend global complexities.
This TED Talk of the Week shines the spotlight on ingenuity, and the incredible individuals who unlock children's potential - giving them the space to think outside-the-box and become compassionate and critical thinkers.
