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“No critical thought or creativity was required for these positions; no self-learning or independent thinking were needed for ‘doing your job.’ Worst of all, no attention was paid to the individual child, to his or her needs, interests, background, difficulties and capabilities. All pupils who entered school in first grade were expected to graduate with the same set of skills, knowledge and even personalities.”
― Hezki Arieli, The Future of Education: How to Evolve 'Old Schools' to Exciting & Innovative Learning Hubs

“Here are the great qualities we find in sports education: The student is the main player on the field (not a passive observer). The teacher is the mastermind guiding students from behind the lines. Theory is translated into action; action instantly supports theory (IQ). It is fun (EQ). It is interactive (CQ). It provides knowledge construction (IQ), skills and confidence (EQ). It serves students’ interests (EQ). It is constantly challenging and increases motivation (EQ). It is personal and relates to individual abilities (IQ, EQ). It involves teamwork (CQ) as a crucial, built-in requirement. It generates mind-body interaction, which is vital for effective mind functioning (IQ).”
― Hezki Arieli, The Future of Education: How to Evolve 'Old Schools' to Exciting & Innovative Learning Hubs

“we only provide them with information and subsequently test how well they remember it, how can we be sure that they understood it and will know how to apply it when coping with real-life situations and challenges?”
― Hezki Arieli, The Future of Education: How to Evolve 'Old Schools' to Exciting & Innovative Learning Hubs

“This is the most ridiculous and outrageous situation of our times, a historic mistake that is being committed by our generation on a global scale. The blame for this mistake is shared by all, and the price for this mistake will be paid by all. Why is this happening? How can we be so ignorant and non-innovative when it comes to the future of our children, the future of our world?”
― Hezki Arieli, The Future of Education: How to Evolve 'Old Schools' to Exciting & Innovative Learning Hubs

“Excellence is an individual matter; one’s actual achievements should only be compared to one’s own personal potential.”
― Hezki Arieli, The Future of Education: How to Evolve 'Old Schools' to Exciting & Innovative Learning Hubs

“The Q Circle”
― Hezki Arieli, The Future of Education: How to Evolve 'Old Schools' to Exciting & Innovative Learning Hubs