Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Suggested Readings (Chapter 5)
Exploring Homeschooling Models
- The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori: This foundational text delves into Montessori's philosophy and the principles behind her educational method.
- Education for Freedom by Rudolf Steiner: This seminal work outlines the core principles of Steiner's Waldorf pedagogy, emphasizing holistic development and the power of imagination.
- The Teenage Liberation Handbook by Grace Llewellyn: This book celebrates self-directed learning and offers inspiring examples of teenagers thriving outside of traditional education.
- For the Children by Charlotte Mason: This collection of essays lays out the core principles of Mason's educational philosophy, emphasizing the importance of living books, nature study, and character development.
- Microfamilies: Home & School Together by John Holt: This classic text argues for a more communal approach to education, exploring the potential benefits of micro-schools and small learning communities.
- Unschooling and Open Learning by John Holt: This classic text delves into the theory and practice of open learning, highlighting its importance for fostering individual empowerment and creativity.
The Science of Learning
- Constructivism in Education by David Ausubel: This classic text delves into the core principles of constructivism and its implications for teaching and learning.
- Self-Directed Learning: Becoming a Strategic Learner by Brian Zimmerman and Dale Schunk: This book explores the theory and practice of self-directed learning, offering strategies for fostering motivation, goal-setting, and metacognition.
- Ditch the Textbooks & Let Them Play by Peter Gray: This exploration of free-play learning argues that children learn best through their own exploration and curiosity, aligning with the self-directed learning philosophy.
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