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Unschooled
- Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom
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As schooling becomes increasingly standardized and test driven, occupying more of childhood than ever before, parents and educators are questioning the role of schooling in society. Many are now exploring and creating alternatives.
In a compelling narrative that introduces historical and contemporary research on self-directed education, Unschooled also spotlights how a diverse group of individuals and organizations are evolving an old schooling model of education. These innovators challenge the myth that children need to be taught in order to learn. They are parents who saw firsthand how schooling can dull children’s natural curiosity and exuberance, and others who decided early on to enable their children to learn without school. Educators who left public school classrooms discuss launching self-directed learning centers to allow young people’s innate learning instincts to flourish, and entrepreneurs explore their disillusionment with the teach-and-test approach of traditional schooling.
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- online shopper
- 05-24-20
Not for parents
Perhaps I bought a wrong book...
I was looking for some ideas for how to raise and educate my kids. 1hr 20 min into listening, no sight of that. Skipped to part 5, another 20 minutes: same.
To the author: you tell us that schools switch off our minds with their methods, but this is exactly how you are presenting your material: for the first 1 hour you are hammering a single idea into the reader's head: "schools are bad" (OK, I get it, but give me something useful). I am not convinced you are qualified to "un-school" anybody: if you were, your book would sound different. As kids would say (pun intended): "Your voice is rough; you are the wolf!" A boring book for "educators".
I have never returned an audible book before, not even the ones I didn't like or considered waste of my time. This is the first one I returned.
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- nick zebrowski
- 06-30-22
Not very helpful
I would only recommend this book if you are already unschooling your kids and want some vindication.
If you have doubts about the traditional school system, and want to introduce child led learning to your kids at home, this book does not really offer any helpful advice.
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- Sylvia
- 01-17-20
Great book
So vindicating! I see the benefits of unschooling in my daily life, but, like everyone who takes their children's education seriously, I sometimes question the decision. How valuable to have data and references, ideas, and examples of success stories further down this road we've just begun. This is an excellent resource, I will reference it often.
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- Angie Hook
- 10-09-19
Essential info about how children learn
This has everything one needs to know about natural learning, unschooling, and self directed education. It’s a good book to recommend to others who are interested in this topic.
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- Lindsay Maloney
- 12-01-20
The first half is great!
I loved the first half of the book and then it started to feel a little like a promo for different camps and groups that didn’t apply to me.
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- Jason K.
- 10-19-20
YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS!!!
As a long time homeschool/unschool mom, I thought I new everything there was to know about this world. But, the world is always changing and as more people catch on and join this movement the more valuable information and resources will become available. I loved every word of this book, but I especially loved the numerous references to books and articles related to the subject. I have a whole list of references to check out.
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- ANNEGIRL
- 01-04-23
Good ideas, new age
The author readily sees the problems with our current way of educating children and has well researched her topic. However, she tends to throw out the baby with the bath water and presents all directed and wrote learning as harmful, not just problematic. It is obvious she believes that given the proper environment children will naturally gravitate to what is beneficial to them and that the guidance of adults and parents is a hindrance to them reaching their full potential. This is a lopsided view of human natural.
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- Jack Frasier
- 04-11-20
amazing resource
has lots of resources in around chapters 8-10 (also before here and there). loads of great info. unschool > any other school!
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- Sandra
- 09-05-19
Phenomenal
Articulate and impactful. To the heart of the matter. A gift to encounter this book.
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- CrysHaz8
- 05-23-22
Thought provoking...
so idk why the other review was so negative... 😅 I got this book to get a little understanding on the subject of unschooling. I feel like I got exactly what I was looking for. Although I wish the author gave at least 1 chapter dedicated to HOW to deschool in preparation to unschool. I feel like a compilation of stories dedicated to sharing the methods different families used to "deschool" would be most beneficial and helpful to newbies such as myself. But overall I enjoyed the book and would still recommend it.
I will note I did not like the "readers" voice... 😅 That could just be me being a jerk but I feel like she carries a patronizing tone... or one of a news anchor. 😝 However, I did not dock any stars for that. 😁
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- Terri
- 09-23-21
Probably awesome for Americans
While the book offered good general info on unschooling, it wasn't anything you couldn't get from other books that are solely dedicated to the philosophy itself. It seemed that many chapters were dedicated to stories about people/organisations/centres that offer up unschooling services/communities/buildings in America. This would be excellent for those in the USA because you could look up the MANY many places and key people the author mentions, however for someone outside of the USA it's a lot of the same info on things available to those who live there. Again, I still got some good info, it just wasn't what I was expecting I guess, which was a lot more info on unschooling itself and the philosophy and less testimonials from people who started child-led learning centres. This is the first book I've ever returned to audible for a refund to pick something more suitable. Again, If you are in the USA, definitely worth the listen. But if you're in Aus like me, skip it and find a better option on the topic such as something from John Holt
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- Amy D
- 01-19-20
Every teacher in training should read this
This book is so much more insightful than any education textbook assigned to me during my Education degree. It is well researched, adjective and inspires hope for the future of education. It discusses the history of the modern school system, the impact of set curriculums, the risks of educational labels, innovative community programs from the library to the playground and the potential of unschooling and self-directed learning centres to support childrens' learning in the real world.
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- Anne Martin
- 09-23-22
Must read for all parents
This is a really important book! I've started on myn school journey , now more inspired than ever
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-22
Informative and Easy to listen to
An easy listen, full of relevant information, backed by research. Gives a different approach to the whole "unschooling" theme, which is nice.
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- Bessue
- 08-16-21
Eye opening
I loved this book. I especially loved hearing about examples of the families and schools. It’s very thorough and takes on all the difficult aspects of unschooling.
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Amazing
- By Kayla Sickler on 03-23-22
By: Mark Beaumont
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How Children Learn (50th anniversary edition)
- By: John Holt
- Narrated by: Matthew Kugler
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children.
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So many truths and treasures!
- By Amazon Customer on 05-20-19
By: John Holt
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The 5-Hour School Week
- An Inspirational Guide to Leaving the Classroom to Embrace Learning in a Way You Never Imagined
- By: Kaleena Amuchastegui, Aaron Amuchastegui
- Narrated by: Kaleena Amuchastegui
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Up early for class and up late for homework. Outdated, overcrowded schools are taking up our children's time and taking away from valuable life experiences. There's a better way to learn - and The 5-Hour School Week is how we hacked homeschool so we could enjoy our life and our kids! When Aaron and Kaleena Amuchastegui took their kids out of school to travel the globe and educate them through experiences, their children became more engaged, self-aware, curious, and passionate about learning. Now, they share their inspiring successes and practical advice.
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very underwhelming
- By Amazon Customer on 10-31-19
By: Kaleena Amuchastegui, and others
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Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?
- The Case for Helping Them Leave, Chart Their Own Paths, and Prepare for Adulthood at Their Own Pace
- By: Blake Boles
- Narrated by: Blake Boles
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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For some kids, school offers a positive and engaging experience. For others, it's a boring, stressful, and frustrating waste of time. If your child is in the second category, why keep tormenting them? Instead, why not help them find an educational environment where they feel genuinely motivated, excited, and empowered? In this eye-opening book, Blake Boles makes the case for leaving conventional school and taking one of the many alternative paths through K-12 that exist today.
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eye opening/ must read for every parent
- By Angelika on 07-01-20
By: Blake Boles
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Teach Your Own
- The Indispensable Guide to Living and Learning with Children at Home
- By: John Holt, Pat Farenga
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2019, there were more than two million children being homeschooled. That number doubled during the pandemic and is now likely to continue increasing as more parents worry that school might not be the best place for their children to learn and grow. Teach Your Own helped launch the homeschooling movement; now, its timeless and revolutionary message of recognizing the ways children come to understand the world has been updated for today’s environment.
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Loved it
- By Megan on 01-19-22
By: John Holt, and others
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Free to Learn
- By: Peter Gray
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that our children, if free to pursue their own interests through play, will not only learn all they need to know but will do so with energy and passion. Children come into this world burning to learn, equipped with the curiosity, playfulness, and sociability to direct their own education. Yet we have squelched such instincts in a school model originally developed to indoctrinate, not to promote intellectual growth.
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Tremendous
- By Alan Timothy Lester on 09-18-18
By: Peter Gray
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Unschool Yourself First
- A Parent's Gateway to Self-Directed Learning
- By: Mark Beaumont
- Narrated by: Patrick Smith
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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If you are considering the unschooling path for your child or know someone who is, this is the best book to get you started; in fact, this book was made specifically for you, the parent who is on the fence regarding this philosophy and method of education.
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Amazing
- By Kayla Sickler on 03-23-22
By: Mark Beaumont
-
How Children Learn (50th anniversary edition)
- By: John Holt
- Narrated by: Matthew Kugler
- Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at how we learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how we can nurture and encourage these natural abilities in our children.
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So many truths and treasures!
- By Amazon Customer on 05-20-19
By: John Holt
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The 5-Hour School Week
- An Inspirational Guide to Leaving the Classroom to Embrace Learning in a Way You Never Imagined
- By: Kaleena Amuchastegui, Aaron Amuchastegui
- Narrated by: Kaleena Amuchastegui
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Up early for class and up late for homework. Outdated, overcrowded schools are taking up our children's time and taking away from valuable life experiences. There's a better way to learn - and The 5-Hour School Week is how we hacked homeschool so we could enjoy our life and our kids! When Aaron and Kaleena Amuchastegui took their kids out of school to travel the globe and educate them through experiences, their children became more engaged, self-aware, curious, and passionate about learning. Now, they share their inspiring successes and practical advice.
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very underwhelming
- By Amazon Customer on 10-31-19
By: Kaleena Amuchastegui, and others
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Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?
- The Case for Helping Them Leave, Chart Their Own Paths, and Prepare for Adulthood at Their Own Pace
- By: Blake Boles
- Narrated by: Blake Boles
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
For some kids, school offers a positive and engaging experience. For others, it's a boring, stressful, and frustrating waste of time. If your child is in the second category, why keep tormenting them? Instead, why not help them find an educational environment where they feel genuinely motivated, excited, and empowered? In this eye-opening book, Blake Boles makes the case for leaving conventional school and taking one of the many alternative paths through K-12 that exist today.
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eye opening/ must read for every parent
- By Angelika on 07-01-20
By: Blake Boles
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Teach Your Own
- The Indispensable Guide to Living and Learning with Children at Home
- By: John Holt, Pat Farenga
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In 2019, there were more than two million children being homeschooled. That number doubled during the pandemic and is now likely to continue increasing as more parents worry that school might not be the best place for their children to learn and grow. Teach Your Own helped launch the homeschooling movement; now, its timeless and revolutionary message of recognizing the ways children come to understand the world has been updated for today’s environment.
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Loved it
- By Megan on 01-19-22
By: John Holt, and others
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Raising Free People
- Unschooling as Liberation and Healing Work
- By: Akilah S. Richards, Bayo Akomolafe PhD - foreword
- Narrated by: Akilah S. Richards
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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