Academic Unschooling - a Radically Different Approach

[@stephenhegarty]

This is how we (two public school teachers in Canada) homeschooled our two oldest children and now our youngest. No curriculum, no formal schedule and almost total freedom to explore and learn in a direction of their choosing. It has been instrumental in their development. Our oldest is now in Gr 11 and is flourishing as a confident, outgoing student and athlete. Our middle just started secondary school and is enjoying the opportunity to branch out and try new things. Our youngest started school part time (mostly to facilitate my work schedule) and we spend his off time exploring the outdoors, doing art, building various projects in the workshop and playing soccer. Even though we never intended to go down this road we are extremely happy with the outcome - all of our children are well rounded learners who feel confident to ask questions and direct their own learning.

[@digiital]

My son has been in Montessori pretty much his whole school life. We did regular school online for 1 yr during covid and that was a eye opener and we thought there was no way he was going back. He's in grade 3 in the traditional sense but with the Montessori method its at the pace of the child NOT the whole class. He is currently easily doing grade 7 math.

[@GabrieleSantoro-01]

If he is interest in building stuff and engineering, Polybridge would be a good game to start.

[@norm1124]

Wondered if you are still on KZbin. - Do VERY HAPPY to see you ❤🫶👋👋

[@juligrlee556]

Kids have to learn to love reading, thinking, imagining etc.

[@MCsCreations]

You know, Linn, people get too political when we talk about this subject... But you're absolutely correct on teaching your son yourself. Unfortunately, schools were never what they should've been... They should create curiosity in kids, making sure they learn while they have fun... And, most importantly, they should teach kids how to learn for themselves! Even during college, I learned more while at home tinkering, than in class. Which is really unfortunate. And if you can teach your kid, I absolutely support it! 😊 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@juligrlee556]

The basic thing about learning is that we don''r make learning painful. For example if a kid sits comfortably on your lap while you tell stories or read stories that lelt them dream, the young will associate the love they get as a child witih their desire to grab a book and read.it with love as well.

[@tsstahl]

Is it irony that 'foundation' is spelled incorrectly around the 2:30 mark in a video on home schooling? 😄 Poking light fun, not being actually critical.

[@Schmunzel57]

Why blackboards used with chalk? You can not fit much on them. We used the fine stylus/ slate pencil made from, the same material like the blackbord. You can write fine like a pencil and wipe it out like chalk.

[@Kris-82]

Are you able to provide same level of knowledge as in school? Do your kids are really willing to learn these days? Do you check your kid knowledge from time to time? Do you challenge her/him with knowledge she/he already have? If yes, maybe it's worth of try. Question is - what do you want to achieve this way?

[@KSCPMark6742]

While some parents may be able to produce a child with acceptable academic skills, in general homeschooling is a freakishly stupid idea, leading to unlearned, indoctrinated kids as stupid as their parents.

[@scotttovey]

"in general homeschooling is a freakishly stupid idea, leading to unlearned, indoctrinated kids as stupid as their parents." In general, you are bearing false witness against homeschooling. The majority of home schoolers follow a well crafted curriculum that the student follows which builds well educated and well adjusted adults that are American patriots. It is far better for children to be indoctrinated by their parents and become true American patriots; than to be indoctrinated by the marxist controlled public school system, to become brainwashed American traitors such as yourself. I've watched some videos on homeschooling, and one said it takes her children 2 hours to complete their daily lessons which the exact same lessons take 6 hours in the public school system. The rest of their day, they focus on their interests and learn skills that will aid them in in their career goals and life. She also stated that her most introverted child, became more confident and engaging after leaving the public school system. This begs the question; if, when studying on their own, a child can go through the daily lessons in 2 hours, why does the public school system need six hours to teach them?

[@douglasjones6248]

@@j.f.christ8421 strange,all the homeschooled children I have met, have been way past kids of comparable age that are publicly schooled.

[@kumabear3529]

As long as he learns how to read, write, communicate effectively, and knows how to “math”. The rest will come naturally

[@j.f.christ8421]

Great, now we've free-range home-schooled kids. Again. I've met a few of them who went thru this in the 60-70's, it didn't go all that well for them.

[@diamondperidot]

Agreed

[@jimcrawford9767]

👍

[@johnford7847]

An interesting approach. I think with motivated and disciplined parents - like you and Matt - unschooling as you describe it can be very effective, at least up to 10th grade or so. Perhaps up to GED level. But I think a disciplined parent is essential. The states I'm familiar with all have required standardized testing at certain academic levels. I don't know if such testing extends to home-schooled children. Will there be a way to assess August's proficiency in comparison to state-wide norms? Good video. Very interesting subject. Thank you for creating and sharing this.

[@AmandaWoolsey]

I couldn’t like this video fast enough! 💗

[@Zam-zam-1891]

❤

[@cindyharrison4191]

Thanks for sharing. I think it's great to concentrate on the important basics and facts. It's sad that so many schools have gone over the top with DEI and forgotten to let children be children 😞

[@jasonstromberg]

Heaven forbid kids should learn that people are different from them, have different values, should be treated equally and inclusively. DEI isn’t the evil people make it out to be.

[@j.f.christ8421]

@@jasonstromberg Guess the skin colour of the anti-DEI folk.... Ok, you only need one guess.

[@diamondperidot]

@@jasonstromberg Thank you

[@jeffdeluca1153]

We home schooled as well.

[@mike97525]

any home school is better than a public school😎😎

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

Nope. What an ignorant comment.