Overview

School is one option for education; homeschooling is the second, and unschooling is the third. Many parents are frustrated by the school system, perhaps because of bullying, crowded classrooms, and outdated, dull, online courses. Disengaged learners that have no say in their coerced curriculum, tend to act out, tune out, or drop out. Education must change and unschooling is the fastest-growing alternative method of learning. Two decades ago, students registered with their local school based on their house address. Now, with the internet, students are borderless. Learning can occur anywhere, anytime, anyway and from anyone -- including self-taught. Self-directing their education, unschoolers learn through: Play; Projects; Reading; Volunteering; Video games; Sports; Mentorship; Travel and Life. This book explores the path of 30 unschooled children who self-directed all or part of their education and were accepted by universities, colleges, and other postsecondary schools. Most have already graduated. What children need most are close relationships-parents, teachers, siblings, relatives, coaches, and mentors within a wider community, not just within an institutional school. Educational content is everywhere. Caring relationships are not. Families that embrace unschooling, do not have to choose between a quality education and a relaxed, connected family lifestyle. They can have both.

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Author:   Judy Arnall, BA, DTM
Publisher:   Professional Parenting Canada
Imprint:   Professional Parenting Canada
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9780978050993

ISBN 10:   0978050991
Pages:   408
Publication Date:   30 September 2018
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; The Problem: You can lead a child to school, but you can't make him think; The Solution: Self-directed education and adult facilitation; What Unschooling Is and What It Is Not; Play is the Primary Learning Vehicle of Children ; Unschooling At School; A Brief History of Education; Academic Benefits of Unschooling; Social Benefits of Unschooling; Emotional Benefits of Unschooling; Physical Benefits of Unschooling; Societal Benefits; Adult/facilitator; Resources; Unstructured Time ; Assessment; Brain Basics; Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers, Ages 0-5 Explore and build the bond; Elementary, Ages 6-11 Play, read, and learn together; Junior High, Ages 12-14 Create, experiment, and travel; High School, Ages 15-18 Investigate, problem solve, and explore careers; Post-Secondary School, Ages 18-25 Follow passions.

Reviews

Concise parenting advice that presents alternative ways to help children grow, learn, and get into college or work. Arnall's stage-by-stage descriptions, supporting documentation, and personal stories create a useful handbook for families interested in self-directed education. -- Patrick Farenga, John Holt/Growing Without Schooling

Author Information

Judy Arnall, BA, DTM, is a Certified Family Life Educator, Distinguished Toastmaster interactive keynote speaker, and mother of 5 children. She specializes in child development and non-punitive parenting/education practices.

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