We've joined a new group of homeschoolers, and it's been great so far. The people that we have met are much different than most of the people the kids are exposed to on a regualr basis. One of the women that runs the group has introduced me to an educational philosophy, and I'd like to get your opinion on it.
It is called the Sudbury Valley School. There are other schools around the world that have been modeled from it, and I think the idea is fascinating. It is much like what we do at home, but on a larger scale. Basically, there are no classes, no teachers, no tests, not grades. The kids are encouraged to learn what they want, when they want, how they want. The kids also have a part in running the school, including making the rules, and dispensing discipline.
Check out this link and tell me what you think...
www.sudval.org
Do you think this is a viable educational alternative? I'm not going to ask "Could it work?", because they have been doing it since the 60's, so they're doing something right. But could it work for your kids? For you?
