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Happy Child - Changing the Heart of Education (Paperback, 1st Sentient Publications ed)
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In his thought-provoking new book, the author ventures far outside
the box of traditional thinking about education. His radical
proposal? Children naturally want to learn, so let them direct
their own education in democratic learning communities where they
can interact seamlessly with their neighbourhoods, their towns, and
the world at large. Most learning systems apply external motivation
through grades, rankings, teacher direction, and approval. 'The
Happy Child' suggests that a self-motivated child who is
interdependent within a community can develop the full human
potential to live a creative and fulfilling life. Harrison focuses
on the integration of the whole child, the learning environment,
and the non-coercive spirit of curiosity-driven education. With
practical suggestions, Harrison details how to provide a living and
responsive environment that can meet the expanding mind of a
child--an environment that is non-coercive, democratic, and
relationship-based. A child can thrive in a model where all
participants view the child as an interdependent individual in the
community--an individual who is both expressive and fully
responsible. A happy child will flourish with an education that
recognises that the child is already fully expressive and relating
to life. And a happy child, the author, asserts, is at the core of
a truly functional and creative society.
General
Imprint: |
Sentient Publications
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2002 |
First published: |
October 2002 |
Authors: |
Steven Harrison
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Dimensions: |
190 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
131 |
Edition: |
1st Sentient Publications ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59181-000-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
Philosophy of education
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LSN: |
1-59181-000-0 |
Barcode: |
9781591810001 |
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