Un-schooling’: Kids decide what they want to learn
TODAY’s Matt Lauer sits down with child and teen development expert Robyn Silverman, who explains “un-schooling,” a home-schooling concept that includes no tests, curriculum, or rules. (Click the link below to see the video, inspiring!)
Some follow-up comments from a former colleague:
This is interesting. I am a 20 year home-school parent/veteran. We did not "un-school" but followed a curriculum, however, using the curriculum as framework we critically explored many a topic!
In reference to the news clip, I have met plenty of home schooling parents and children over the years and discussed some ideas of 'un-schooling'. It is great in theory but as mentioned in the news clip, a parent and child need to be highly creative, motivated and dedicated. So many home schooled children fall through the cracks of their own kitchen floors.
Also there are plenty of un-schooling parents who do so to protect their child from the evils of society. How are these children going to adapt to the wicked world when they enter the work force? How are they going to think for themselves when they enter society without their parents influence?
Yes, un-schooling would be great with the creative, motivated, dedicated parents. But watch-out! It isn't for everyone.
On another topic, I had to laugh on Matt's concern on missing out on tests as assessment.
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