Did any of you take the time to look at the link provided? I'm asking only because you seem to be voicing the same concerns that nemo voiced, before he actually read the stuff.
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To get back on point though... the whole system about which you asked looks good up front, but after about a month or so I'd be led to believe that motivation trails off.
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This school has been in operation for almost 40 years. How does it keep going if motivation trails off after about a month?
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I think there is one drawback to this. The three 'Rs', readin', 'riting and 'rithmetic, are essential in my opinion. I think that kids that have trouble with any of these will avoid them if they can. Kids need a good dose of these whether they like the taste or not.
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Again, I understand what you mean, but reading through the site, and talking to these people, that's exactly their point. If children are not 'forced' they will come to these very same conclusions on their own. When they do realize these things, they will have the
desire to learn -
not because someone told them they had to for some arbitrary reason, but because they actually
want to learn.
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I tried to look for criticism of the sudval system but was unable to find anything worth reading. I'd try to find at least some negative feedback about the system - there is always something to learn from those who have been subject to it but who felt it wasn't right for them.
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I've looked. I can not find anything. If you can, I'd love to see the links. I agree that it's best to make a decision after hearing from all sorts of different parties, but if you can't find a dissenting opinion, what is the alternative? Make soemthing up? Stick to your own personal view without seriously considering that there might be viable alternatives?
