Tinkering School

I thought the video on Gever Tulley's approach on learning is unique and very creative. I thought of different changes that could occur in our school system. I personally do not like how teachers base the knowledge of a person through tests.  A lot of people have problem with test taking, studying, etc. More recently, teachers have been loading students with a lot of homework and expect a good chunk of hours to be spent on that class. When a student has a large number of classes, the hours for each class add up. Students have become busier also, whether its a student in high school or college. Sports, work, family and friends play a big part in the students life. Where can the student find time to work, study, and have a social life when the teachers load them with homework and study pressure? I would love to attend a school that taught learning in such a way! I am a hands-on learner and would love to free my mind in learning things more hands-on rather then reading in a book all day and everyday! I think it is a great idea for the students to explore the wold in learning in a fun way rather than a  stressful way. Also, failure plays a big role in our society. If a person were to fail a test or quiz, the student would feel downgraded from the rest of the class that got a higher score. Through our society the upper class is more appreciated and noticeable than the lower class. I think a learning environment should be fun, not an environment that is pressured into being "the best"!