[NIFL-4EFF:1330] Re: Benefits of Project-based learning

From: Carolyn Talarr (talarr@mindspring.com)
Date: Fri Jan 05 2001 - 15:28:52 EST


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Re participatory, project-based learning:  

I'd just like to add that this methodology is close to what's called unschooling, as formulated by John Holt (and developed by many others).  While the ethics and benefits of helping *adults* learn what they want to learn are more easily discernible, many unschooling parents believe that it's the most respectful, empowering, (and productive) approach to facilitating *childrens'* learning as well.

Best,
Carolyn Talarr
'unschooling parent' on hiatus from the field



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