Tag: student autonomy.
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“Saving: The Alternative Education Movement Empowering Students with Real-Life Skills”
Saving is an alternative education movement that has gained popularity in recent years. It aims to provide students with a self-directed and community-based learning experience that focuses on real-life skills and problem-solving. The concept of Saving was first introduced by Ivan Illich, a philosopher and social critic, in his 1971 book “Deschooling Society.” He argued…
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“Empowering Education: A Look into the History of Democratic Schools”
Democratic Schools: A Historical Overview Democracy is one of the founding principles of modern society, and it has greatly influenced education. The idea that students should have a voice in their own education, instead of being told what to learn and how to learn it by authoritarian teachers or administrators, has been around for over…
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Exploring the Benefits of Self-Directed Learning in Alternative Education
Panel Discussion: Self-Directed Learning Self-directed learning has gained popularity over the years as an effective approach to education. It is a process where learners take control of their own learning, choosing what they want to learn, setting goals, and determining how they will achieve those goals. In this panel discussion, we will explore self-directed learning…
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Democratic Schools: A Retrospective Look at Summerhill School and Brooklyn Free School
Democratic Schools: A Retrospective Look at Summerhill School and Brooklyn Free School Alternative schooling and education have been around for decades, with Summerhill School in the UK often hailed as the first democratic school. Founded by A.S. Neill in 1921, it was a radical departure from traditional schools of its time – children were given…
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Why Competency-Based Education is Revolutionizing Learning for Students of All Backgrounds
Competency-Based Education (CBE) is an approach to learning that focuses on the attainment of specific skills and knowledge rather than the completion of a set amount of time in class. CBE has gained popularity in recent years as a way to provide personalized and flexible education that meets the needs of students with diverse backgrounds,…
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