The Bearded Bereans and Generation Cedar- What is Relaxed Home Schooling?
Summary
In this conversation, Kelly Crawford, a homeschooling advocate and blogger, discusses the importance of homeschooling and the challenges and benefits it brings. She emphasizes the need to de-school and move away from traditional classroom models of education. Kelly highlights the goal of education as shaping the whole person and developing character. She also discusses the pitfalls of homeschooling, such as comparing oneself to others and expecting specific outcomes. Overall, the conversation explores the power of conversation, critical thinking, and tailoring education to each child's unique strengths and interests. In this conversation, Kelly and JB discuss various aspects of education and homeschooling. They explore topics such as the right to be educated, the problem with comparison, determining grade levels, encouraging and supporting children, value-added education, resources for homeschooling, the role of parents in homeschooling, the importance of boredom, dealing with boredom, and creating self-learners. They also discuss how to end the episode.
Takeaways
Education should be seen as a right and not something that happens to children.
Comparison in education can be damaging and arbitrary.
Grade levels and behind/advanced labels are not always helpful or accurate.
Parents play a crucial role in homeschooling and should focus on value-added education.
Boredom can be a catalyst for learning and creativity.
Curriculum should be seen as a tool, not a strict guideline.
Parents should teach children how to learn and find the right information.
The ending of an episode can be left open-ended or with a specific message.
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