"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 deschoo...
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Feb 27, 2011
Leif Erickson
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I know the title of this sounds like whatever the opposite of a barrel of monkeys is, fun-wise. But if you are interested in an alternative, seemingly radical exploration of what it means to educate a child, this book is quite the eye-opener and challenger of conventional popular American educational theory and practice.
Of particular interest (to me anyway) are the essays "The Public School Nightmare: Why Fix a System Designed to Destroy Individual Thought?" by John Taylor Gatto, More...
Of particular interest (to me anyway) are the essays "The Public School Nightmare: Why Fix a System Designed to Destroy Individual Thought?" by John Taylor Gatto, More...
Dec 21, 2008
justin
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very cool book all should read! many different thoughts and opinions on the school system and alternative schooling options out there, from people involved, the kids that go/have gone, and on and on. many great things i want to remember from this book..inspiring!
Jun 28, 2010
Brimate
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This is a great collection of essays from different times and cultures about alternatives to mainstream schooling and education. It provides discussions of a whole range of educational possibilities, from learning/resource centers to anarchistic alternative schools to homeschooling to schools/homes for refugees and orphans.
It is nice to have a reminder that I am not alone as an educator opposed to mainstream schooling, and that there are alternatives out there. Also, as a future More...
It is nice to have a reminder that I am not alone as an educator opposed to mainstream schooling, and that there are alternatives out there. Also, as a future More...
Dec 08, 2008
Dennis
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In this book, there are some mediocre essays, or at least essays that I didn't get much out of, but for the most part, this book contains a stellar collection of works that not only shows the shortcomings - even dangers - of modern mainstream education, but provides a plethora of concrete examples of a more democratic idea of what education could mean.
Mar 30, 2009
Owen
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I really enjoyed reading this book. There were a lot of the ideas that I disagreed with and a few that I actually found pretty frustrating (teachers "taking advantage of children for their own financial gain"? Really?!). But, either way, it was really interesting to read and definitely made me reconsider the real value of traditional, compulsory schooling.
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