Compulsory
Unschooling?
By Janet Lowry, HEM: I had no intention of plopping the child
in a chair at 8:30 a.m. with a workbook. Imagine my surprise
to find myself taking attendance, pretending to collect lunch
money, and saying "ding-a-ling-a-ling" for recess time.
Dealing
With Doubts
By Janet Keip. Like most unschoolers, we are convicted of the
wisdom of our education choice yet there are times when doubts
assail us. [HEM]
Deep
Learners, Dilettantes and Discipline
One concern I have now is that the we spend so much money on
the things the kids love, I wonder if they might get a bit of
a materialistic attitude.
Developing
a Homeschooling Philosophy: The Unschool Mambo
Having already been interested in issues of education, parenting
and human potential for several years, I used the first year
of homeschooling as a self-imposed sabbatical of rest, thought
and study.
Differences
In Common
As a staunch advocate of child-led learning, it made me uncomfortable
to think about introducing ideas and activities to Ben rather
than letting him generate his own. Melissa Allen, HEM J/A 2000.
Disposable
Checklists for Unschoolers
Beginning unschoolers are often afraid. Without the touchstone
of a schedule and a list, they don't know how they will see progress,
or how they will recognize "sufficient effort" on the
part of children or parents. By Sandra Dodd, HEM J/A 02.
If
Nobody Makes You Do It
A conversation between Nancy Wooton, an unschooler, and a friend,
a young mom starting to homeschool.
Interview
with Sandra Dodd
Sandra Dodd's vocal presence is a bright spot of lucidity. Her
mind is a virtual box of magic, her innovative ideas for learning
are just plain fun, and her passionate belief in unschooling
articulates a philosophy of life. By Emily Subler, HEM J/F 98.
A Radio Show Interview with Sandra Dodd.
A
Letter to Concerned Relatives
You talk about my kids having to go out and meet the world face
to face. Well I have news for you.... they LIVE in the real world.
On
Unschooling and Life
How unsettling it is sometimes when I think that we have scoffed
at the script and now we have to take responsibility for how
it all turns out. If we'd done what was expected of us, nothing
would ever be our fault. Right? By Ruthe Matilsky, HEM M/A 01.
Our
8 Year Old Son Still Doesn't Read
We feel confident when he is ready to read, he will read. by
John Andersen.
Positively
ADD - Parenting & Unschooling
Jan homeschools her 5 year old "very active" son, offering
tips and links for others in similar situation.
Self-Inspired Learning
But, despite living an unremarkable existence in the depths of suburbia, my kids all manage, at one point or another, to develop an interest in a subject I never bothered to introduce. By Karen Vogel, HEM N/D 08.
Unschooling
Fallacies
There are so many misconceptions about unschooling I thought
I would devote an entire article to those pesky notions that
plague all unschoolers at some point or another. By Teri Brown.
Unschooling in World of Warcraft
"We know several kids who learned to read while playing these games," Traaseth said. "If you want to classify some of the things we're doing when we play World of Warcraft, the list could include math, reading, sociology, economics, creative writing and communications."
Unschooling
the Gifted Child: Defining the Challenge from Within
Just as for other children, unschooling can be the optimal educational
environment for the gifted child, but only if those special needs
are acknowledged and understood. By Lisa Rivero.
Unschooling?
Unlikely!
Jones Murphy, Valorie King, Steve Graham, Anita Hollister, Heather
Madrone and others had a long conversation on the topic of unschooling
and whether it could actually succeed with most children.
