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Headmaster of Auckland Grammar ROASTS NZ Education #nz #shorts

July 06, 2025 / 00:51

This episode discusses the challenges in the education system, focusing on the role of adults and the Ministry of Education. Key topics include the perception of students, the NCA system, and the need for change in educational policies.

The guest argues that the current generation of students is clever and eager to contribute, but they are hindered by the adults in the system. The discussion emphasizes that adults, rather than students, are the main problem in education.

Specific suggestions include disbanding the Ministry of Education and reverting the NCA system to a norm-referenced approach. The guest believes that universities should have more control over university entrance processes.

Overall, the conversation highlights the disconnect between adults and students, advocating for a shift in how education is structured and delivered.

TLDR

The episode critiques the education system, blaming adults for hindering student potential and advocating for significant policy changes.

Episode

0:51
00:00:00
The problem in our education system is the adults are turning soft. I actually think this generation is better than we
00:00:05
ever were. They're clever. They have high EQ. They actually want to contribute. They just actually have to
00:00:11
be taught by us, the adults. And I actually think the biggest problem are actually us, the adults. Typically, the
00:00:16
Ministry of Education create more hassles for us. I don't think they actually support schools at all very
00:00:21
well. They're just pain in the neck. I would disestablish the ministry. our education, the NCA system at the moment,
00:00:26
kids are gaming because we put a system in place that allows them to game. So, it's actually the adults that are
00:00:31
problem, not the students. I would change NCA back to a norm reference system. I'd put UEIE a university
00:00:37
entrance back into the hands of universities. We should be taking this in. Yeah, they're engaged. What do you
00:00:42
wish parents understood better about their teenage sons? Um,

Episode Highlights

  • The Problem with Education
    The speaker argues that adults are the main issue in the education system.
    “The biggest problem are actually us, the adults.”
    @ 00m 13s
    July 06, 2025
  • Changing the Education System
    A call to revert to a norm-referenced system for better student engagement.
    “I would change NCA back to a norm reference system.”
    @ 00m 33s
    July 06, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • The biggest problem are actually us, the adults.
    Headmaster of Auckland Grammar ROASTS NZ Education #nz #shorts
  • It's actually the adults that are the problem, not the students.
    Headmaster of Auckland Grammar ROASTS NZ Education #nz #shorts

Key Moments

  • Adults to Blame00:13
  • Reforming Education00:33
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