"If you are an unschooler, this book will be a joyful
affirmation ... if you are still a little unclear about the history
and philosophy of deschooling, here is a perfect
introduction."--Kerlin Richter, "Hip Mama "
Debates about education often revolve around standardized
testing, taxes and funding, teacher certification--everything
except how to best help kids develop learning skills. "Everywhere
All the Time" presents an array of historical and contemporary
alternatives to traditional schooling, demonstrating that
children's capacity to learn decreases as soon as they enter
bureaucratic, institutional facilities.
Census data in the United States alone places the number of
home-schooled children at five hundred thousand. Trends point
toward an increasing skepticism of the ability of public
schools--and private ones, based on similar pedagogy--to give kids
what they need to be healthy, self-directed life learners. Major
themes in this book include: children's self-directed learning,
encouraging community-building and participation from parents in
the learning process, critical thinking for active engagement and
democratic self-governance, and alleviating the negative
psychological effects of traditional schooling methods. It also
includes the voices and artwork of alternatively schooled children
themselves.
From Leo Tolstoy, Ivan Illich, and Emma Goldman to John Taylor
Gatto, John Holt, and Grace Llewellyn, Matt Hern has compiled an
impressive cast of educational pioneers to aid parents, kids, and
teachers in the quest for effective learning strategies.
Matt Hern lives in Vancouver with his partner and daughters. He
directs the Purple Thistle Centre (an alternative-to-school
community center), is a founder of Vancouver Car-Free Day, is the
author of "Deschooling Our Lives "and "Field Day," and lectures
widely. His writings have been published on six continents and in
many languages.
General
Imprint: |
Ak Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
July 2008 |
First published: |
September 2008 |
Editors: |
Matt Hern
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Dimensions: |
204 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
268 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-904859-83-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
|
LSN: |
1-904859-83-6 |
Barcode: |
9781904859833 |
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