Revolutionising Malaysian education

TNG's 'Found in Conversation' on Creativity and Innovation in Education was held at Leonardo's on Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar — TNG’s ‘Found in Conversation’ on Creativity and Innovation in Education was held at Leonardo’s on Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar

Teacher and theatre practitioner Anne James: Politics and conservatism have seeped into school policies. We need to take political and religious approaches out of how we fashion education policies

Guests listening to the discussion during the Q&A session

Although the state of education may seem bleak at times, at least we can still laugh about it

D'Cruz to Surin: There are accounts of students being locked up in 'jail' for coming late to school! — D’Cruz to Surin: There are accounts of students being locked up in ‘jail’ for coming late to school!

Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE) chairperson Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim was among the guests and also shared her experiences of engaging the government on sex education in schools

'3R' executive producer Marina Mahathir on sex education: Students are going to have relationships and want to know how to manage them, but teachers are too shy and untrained to hold such discussions — ‘3R’ executive producer Marina Mahathir on sex education: Students are going to have relationships and want to know how to manage them, but teachers are too shy and untrained to hold such discussions

'Learning Beyond Schooling' founder Soon: Education needs a revolution, not just a reform. Education should be democratised - the Education Ministry should allow people to use learning approaches that fit their value and cultures, such as practised by home schoolers — ‘Learning Beyond Schooling’ founder Soon: Education needs a revolution, not just a reform. Education should be democratised – the Education Ministry should allow people to use learning approaches that fit their value and cultures, such as practised by home schoolers

Educator and Five Arts Centre founding member D'Cruz: Teachers should also learn from students, not just the other way around. The education system right now is oppressive and doesn't empower students to make informed decisions — Educator and Five Arts Centre founding member D’Cruz: Teachers should also learn from students, not just the other way around. The education system right now is oppressive and doesn’t empower students to make informed decisions

Surin to panelists: What can we do to improve children's education in Malaysia? — Surin to panelists: What can we do to improve children’s education in Malaysia?

From left: D'Cruz, Surin (moderator), Datin Marina Mahathir and Soon — From left: D’Cruz, Surin (moderator), Datin Marina Mahathir and Soon

Panellist Datin Marion D'Cruz (right) in conversation before the start of the event — Panellist Datin Marion D’Cruz (right) in conversation before the start of the event

Guests enjoying some drinks and snacks at Leonardo's before the event — Guests enjoying some drinks and snacks at Leonardo’s before the event

TNG editor Jacqueline Ann Surin greeting panellist KV Soon and his wife

TNG journalists Deborah Loh (left) and Ding Jo-Ann hanging out with guests

THE Nut Graph held its second Found in Conversation event titled Creativity and Innovation in Education on 25 July 2010 in Kuala Lumpur. Panelists comprised educator and dancer-choreographer Datin Marion D’Cruz, 3R executive producer and social commentator Datin Marina Mahathir, and Learning Beyond Schooling founder KV Soon, who is a proponent of homeschooling.

About 40 people were present at the event held at Leonardo’s Dining Room & Wine Loft.

Found in Conversation aims to link personalities, ideas, and people. Its hope is to provide opportunities for the public to engage with notable personalities and industry experts through a one-and-a-half hour conversation. The next forum, to be held on 8 Aug at the same venue and time will be on creativity and innovation in show business. It will feature 8TV’s chief executive officer Ahmad Izham Omar, independent singer-songwriter Azmyl Yunor, and actor-director Joanna Bessey, and will be moderated by The Nut Graph‘s former columns and comments editor Shanon Shah.

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