EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 24 MIN
Top educator Welby Ings: Why standardised testing doesn't work
from Q+A with Jack Tame · host Q+A with Jack Tame
What counts as intelligence? Educator Welby Ings, labelled a "naughty" student all his life, could barely read and write until he was 15 years old. He went on to become a renowned speaker, filmmaker, teacher, and author. His new book Invisible Intelligence argues New Zealand's education system fails to recognise intelligence and ability beyond a narrow definition. Ings argues for a more "sophisticated" assessment system in an increasingly complex world.
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