Podcasts about free to learn

This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Peter Gray, research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College and renowned author of "Free to Learn." This episode is all about the power of play in learning, shedding light on how self-directed exploration can ignite children's natural curiosity and shape their futures. Peter shares his journey into the field of education and his personal experience with his son's struggles in traditional schooling. He discusses the pivotal moment that led him to discover Sudbury Valley School, an alternative school focused on self-directed education. Peter also talks about his study on the graduates of Sudbury Valley School, which found they were successful in various careers, debunking the notion that traditional schooling is necessary for success. Episode 34 also explores: 

Risto joins a few colleagues to discuss a book that we all have recently read titled “Free to learn: why unleashing the instinct to play will make our children happier more self reliant and better students for life." It is authored by doctor Peter Gray who came on the podcast at the end of spring... you can find that episode under season five episode #291. That may have been one of the more interesting guests I have ever had on. That spurred me to get this book club together... and here we are! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwrhpe/support

Have you ever encountered that overwhelming feeling of chaos; both in your physical surroundings and your mental space? As a parent, I've found myself in this whirlpool of clutter more times than I care to admit. This episode is a reflection on my personal journey of embracing mental minimalism, as well as the powerful change this shift has brought to my life and that of my children. We unravel the power of 'white space', a tool I've found not only declutters our lives but also paves the way for a more peaceful, purposeful, and fulfilled existence.  Our conversation takes us to the heart of creating 'white space', highlighting the significant role it can play in our lives and those of our children. We navigate the insights of Greg McKeown's "Essentialism", a guide that has been instrumental in fostering clarity and aligning our lives with our true values. And, taking a leaf from the Navy Seals, we explore the philosophy of 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast', a mantra that encourages deliberate and careful decision-making.  In the final part of our discussion, we shift our focus to play, emphasizing the importance of informal play. Drawing on the research of Dr. Peter Gray, we reiterate the life-long value of play and natural learning. We dissect the pressures of formal schooling and structured activities, advocating for a simpler, more meaningful approach to play and learning. This episode is a sincere invitation to all parents to simplify, to create more 'white space', and to allow our children the freedom to explore and play, creating the mental white space they need for a healthier and more joyous life. Join us on this journey toward a more meaningful way of living and learning. Check out the books referenced in today's show: "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown "Free to Learn" by Peter Gray Other Resources to Explore:  "The Decline of Play" TEDx by Peter Gray "How Our Schools Thwart Passions" TEDx by Peter Gray A Couple Extra Links for Personal Reminders as you Homeschool--grab a couple tissues--different Songs with the same name: "Slow Down" by Nichole Nordeman "Slow Down" feat. Sissel (with Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square) Connect with Us: Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow Janae's journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to Homeschool *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links.  

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Romarilyn Ralston is a nationally recognized leader in supporting students with carceral experience. She is currently the executive director of Project Rebound at California State University Fullerton. It was her work with Project Rebound that was, in many ways a catalyst for what we are trying to do here at Santa Fe. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

Over the past couple of months we have been sharing the stories of current and former Santa Fe students with carceral experience. During our last podcast we featured a discussion with administrators, staff, and faculty at Santa Fe. Today, we wanted to bring as many of our guests together as possible. This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience during the Free To Learn symposium on April 14th in the Santa Fe College Lyceum. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

Over the last few weeks we've been talking to formerly incarcerated students in an effort to better understand their experience--the obstacles they face, and the keys to their success. Today we're going to focus on the institutional perspective. What are the constraints faced by institutions when it comes to supporting formerly incarcerated students? How do we address the needs of these students without amplifying the stigma many of them face because of their experiences? How can we systematically and efficiently connect them with the relevant services and support they need and help them integrate into a community of dedicated learners? These are some of the questions that college administrators and faculty wrestle with almost daily. Our panel discussion with key stakeholders at Santa Fe College touched on all of these points plus a few more.Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

We're continuing our conversation with Adrian Price. Adrian's progress in higher education has been the result of a combination of determination, optimism, and luck. His story underlines the role that entire communities play when it comes to supporting students with carceral experience.Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

Adrian Price, a student at Santa Fe College and member of the justice club, has been a force of nature. This podcast is, in large part, the product of his desire to shine a spotlight on the needs of formerly incarcerated students. Over the course of this discussion, you'll get a sense of his passion for social justice and the efforts he's making to pay it forward. His optimism in the face of some significant obstacles is inspiring and his story illustrates the power of meeting the right people at the right time.Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

For some of us, learning can open our eyes to the suffering of others. Education can be a way of healing and a way to help others heal from the trauma in their lives. Today we're going to be talking with Angie Dougherty who is currently pursuing her associates at Santa Fe. I was grateful to be able to talk with Angie about the ways she is actively working to make a difference in the lives of those around her and how her education is helping her to be able to do the most good.Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

Free To Learn and PLAY with Dr. Peter Gray Peter Gray is an American psychologist, author and research professor. He has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. His research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves, through play and exploration, when they are free to do so. He has expanded on these ideas in his book, Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life (Basic Books). He has been a regular contributor to Psychology Today magazine and is a founding member and president of the nonprofit Alliance for Self-Directed Education (ASDE) and a founding board director of the nonprofit Let Grow.  He earned his undergraduate degree at Columbia College and Ph.D. in biological sciences at the Rockefeller University many years ago. His own current play includes kayaking, long-distance bicycling, backwoods skiing, and vegetable gardening.  In This Episode: The Importance Of Free Play​ This episode is a re-release of an earlier episode with Peter Gray. (episode 47)  It is such a wonderful and important discussion that I want to make sure it stays accessible.  In this episode we talk about:  The importance of FREE PLAY Self Directed Learning and the key parts of the self directed learning environment The lack of free play in our world today and what the absence of it has led to Parents Fears around self directed education Resources Research studies: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/experts/peter-gray-phd Observational study Jay Feldman https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED453128 Study of Grown Unschoolers https://www.psychologytoday.com/sites/default/files/Published%20Grown%20Unschoolers%20I.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/sites/default/files/Published%20Grown%20Unschooles%20II.pdf Brian Sutton Smith Play Scholar Play Theory Democratic Schools Sudbury Valley School Peter Gray's Book Free To Learn: Why Unleashing The Instinct To Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students For Life Alliance For Self Directed Education Let Grow Project Podcast Sponsor This episode was brought to you by Fearless Learners by Success Codes Fearless Learners by SuccessCodes;Where all children can learn and grow fearless with a Learning Success Coach by their side. Their certified Learning Success coaches make learning easy with their proven holistic coaching methodology which is a unique and superior alternative to tutoring and teaching in all subjects.All of their coaches are certified teachers as well as certified Learning Success Coaches, who have left the school system to create the ‘right' environment to provide customized and personalized learning experiences.    *Kohila is offering a FREE 45 minute clarity coaching call to Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids listeners. Just go to learningsuccessacademy.com Watch From Fear To Fearless, Kohila's weekly show on Wednesday, 11am Pacific Time at fearlesslearners.live How To Be An Awesome Homeschooler~ March 24th 2023 Grab your FREE or Full Access Pass ticket (only $37) ~ HOW TO BE AN AWESOME HOMESCHOOLER The summit is open to all since we are hosting it as an audio only experience on the Clubhouse app. But if you register for your FREE TICKET through the website you also receive our Digital Swag Bag that gives you a ton of resource freebies for parents and kids (like my son's Science Animal Journal, Kelly Edwards Creating Quiet Time packet, Free Conscious Parenting mini course, Discounts on our favourite books, Kids Entrepreneurship Course, Discounts to online resources and MORE.  If you cannot make the live event, we are also offering a FULL ACCESS package of the recordings, pdfs and post summit community gatherings which include a Movie Screening~ The amazing film MaidenTrip~ and Live Group Q&A and Coaching with Kelly Edwards of 90 Minute School Day and I.  We are able to create this summit and make it accessible because of our wonderful Sponsors. Night ZooKeeper, Learning Success Academy, Erica Kesilman~Conscious Parent Coach, Mel Science, Storitopia, Amanda Schenkenberger~ Homeschool Coach, Honey! I'm Homeschooling The Kids podcast and 90 Minute School Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm so delighted to be talking today with Peter Gray, author and research professor at Boston College. Many of you will have read his wonderful book, Free to Learn, or his regular writing for Psychology Today about children, play and learning. Among many things, we talk today about his experience of self-directed education through his son, what self-directed children are doing that makes their learning so different from what happens in schools, what he learned through his research into unschooled children, and his inspiring vision for learning in the future.  You can find Peter Gray's writing at: Peter Gray Ph.D. | Psychology TodayYou can find my blog, workshop and courses at:www.esther-jones.comOr, connect with me onInstagram: @_esther.jonesFacebook:@theunschoolspace

When a person understands what education can do for them, when they understand the opportunities it opens and its power to change lives, they will move heaven and earth to be able to pursue it. In this episode, we continue our conversation with John Wise who is currently studying data science at Indiana University. He was also briefly a student at Santa Fe College. John's story, in many ways, is about his determination to do whatever it took to pursue his education both in and out of prison. While his journey is not without setbacks and frustrations, his resolve never wavered. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

When a person understands what education can do for them, when they understand the opportunities it opens, and its power to change lives, they will move heaven and earth to be able to pursue it. In this episode, we'll be talking with John Wise who is currently studying data science at Indiana University. He was also briefly a student at Santa Fe College. John's story, in many ways, is about his determination to do whatever it took to pursue his education both in and out of prison. While his journey is not without setbacks and frustrations, his resolve never wavered. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

Welcome to Free to Learn, a podcast exploring the stories of formerly incarcerated college students. My name is Jason Frank. I'm an Instructional Designer at Santa Fe College, and I'm interested in better understanding how we can create a learning environment that better meets the needs of these students. The first step to good design is listening to the people you're working to support.We're continuing our conversation with Beth Dodd. If you haven't listened to part one of this interview, I'd recommend going back and listening to that first. Beth's educational journey has been the result of having a clear goal, fierce resolve, and the fortune of key advocates at key moments. She has a lot that she can teach us about how to support some of our most vulnerable students. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

We all pursue  education is a path to a job or career that can put food on our tables and a roof over our heads. Others see education as a way to make a positive difference in the world which adds to our collective security. Post-carceral life is fraught with insecurity. Without any education, rates of recidivism hover around 70-85%. Education and a meaningful career can reduce those odds significantly. Beth Dodd is a graduate of Santa Fe College and is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree online. She currently works for a local engineering firm, and while her ambitions for a steady paycheck with benefits may seem modest to some, but as you listen to her story, I think you'll agree that there's nothing modest about what she's been able to accomplish with her education and the support of some key allies. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.Full transcripts can be found under each episode at https://freetolearn.buzzsprout.com/. 

In September, I took a rest. I had traveled to Colorado in late August to help a daughter having surgery and was repeating that trip for the same reason early in September. I knew I was going to need a rest. The truth is I would like an even longer rest. You are moms so you know what I am talking about. LOL However, consistency is a hallmark of my life. I have found that it is a principle of power. I also keep commitments to myself and others. I told you I would be back the first Sunday of October. : ) With that in mind, I am back. Today I am sharing an article I read years ago, written by one of my favorite authors. It had a powerful lesson to teach – it is the parent or teacher's job to establish an environment where children can learn and grow (even experiment) without fear of being in trouble. I was not this kind of mom, and it took me decades to begin to scratch the surface of this lesson. I want you to receive the lesson, even though it is still a work in progress for me at seventy-two, although I have made long strides in the right direction. It will hearten you, challenge you, and, if internalized, help you be a more present parent. I hope you enjoy and learn as much from Kerry Patterson's story as I did when I read it back in 2008.

Summerhill by A.S. NeillFree to Learn by Peter GraySudbury Valley SchoolLetGrow.orgAlliance for Self Directed EducationTipping Points Press - Peter Gray's four collections of essaysEducation Research Reading Room podcast with Peter Gray

"School has become a toxic place for children and we refuse to say that publicly," asserts Peter Gray in this illuminating episode. Dr. Gray is a psychology professor at Boston College and the author of the book, Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life. He speaks and writes frequently on the value of self-directed education, the problems with coercive schooling, and the importance of childhood play, including on his popular Freedom to Learn blog at Psychology Today. Learn more about Peter Gray's research here.  

Moral Perception and Where Liberals & Conservatives Disconnect.More often than we realize, we want the same things, but frame the moral perception of the issue in a way that turns the other side off.Acceptable Diversity vs Unacceptable Diversity"Let's include everyone...unless they think like 'the people over there'". "The Social Purity Test" ExplainedThe grass-roots activists that are actually on the ground, tend to be far more pragmatic in their approach to change. While the "political hobbyists" are very tribal and loud, with much less of an idea of what is actually occurring in the real world. The less you engage, the more you tend to push the liberal or conservative purity test.Is the Social / Digital Civil War Phony?Research shows that folks do not like social and political conflict. This means the conversations are not being had in reality. Instead, they are relegated to out-of-context bickering over text platforms like social media. Americans in general, may just not be very emotionally intelligent. Anger is okay, but we need channel it a much better way when it comes to our political and social concerns. Better mental health could be the answer. Mental Health and How We CommunicateUnderstanding our emotions would greatly help with our political warfare. This needs to take place during childhood to better prepare our youth for adulthood and the disagreements and emotional diversity that they will face. Giving Our Youth Less Structure & More Responsibility Let's start having our young people communicate and work together at a much younger age in order to serve themselves and the community. Could giving children more "Free Play" lead to a healthier democracy? Forcing children to work together at a young age could teach healthy democracy at a much younger age.Understanding Radical Thinkers, Fringe Groups, and Yes...Even Neo NazisTreating people like humans (even "the worst of the worst") is the best way to fight their ideas and change their minds. It should be common sense...but it isn't alway.Using Positive Psychology to Heal Political PsychologySocial and behavioral synchrony. Getting people on the same wave length on something builds camaraderie, warm feelings, etc. There can be a spill over into political views if you start right here. Shared experience and joy goes a long way. We Are Loading Terms and Destroying LanguageSimply reframing a liberal argument with different language can and will get more conservatives on board...and visa versa. Even liberals can have issues understanding their own frameworks due to the language used. If you can reframe your dogma to achieve a goal...thats what needs to be done.IdentityCould a form of "National Identity" heal our discourse? Maybe, but how do we get there when there is "so much inequality". We need to start by acknowledging the validity of the concerns of those we disagree with.Objectivity and Facts"Facts" may not matter as much as we may think. As we get smarter, we get better at weaponizing true information to fit a narrative.Dopamine What is it really doing vs what we are lead to believe it's doing?Mentioned Works:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/dylan-selterman-phd"Free To Learn"- by Dr. Peter Gray"The All Or Nothing Marriage" - by Eli J. Finkel"Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World" - by Michelle J. Gelfand 

Scrum is FREE to learn - No Excuses! Let's explore the options this situation presents. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley. ⏩ Check out the Full Scrum Framework course with added bonus materials, guides, murals, resources, and LIVE INTERACTION with Ryan, Todd, and Daria: https://community.agileforhumans.com/share/z2K_YMahKAiXn9T9?utm_source=manual 🔥 This Scrum Framework online training course introduces you to the Scrum Framework and gives you fasted path to Scrum Master knowledge and certification. This course will teach you the basics of Scrum and prepare you to take Scrum.org's Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment. This is the best first step you can take down your path to Scrum mastery! 👉 Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment: https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-master-i-certification Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley built this course to help those interested in Scrum get up and running quickly using the Framework. They've partnered with Daria Bagina from ScrumMastered to bring practical materials and guides to the course. Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems. 👉 Buy Fixing Your Scrum at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BMvkcX ✅Subscribe to our Channel to learn more about Agile, Scrum, and Kanban: https://www.youtube.com/agileforhumans?sub_confirmation=1 For more information about Agile for Humans, visit: - Community: https://community.agileforhumans.com  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agileforhumans  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/agileforhumans  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agile-for-humans-llc - Website: https://www.agileforhumans.com For more information about Daria and ScrumMastered: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariabagina/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrummastered - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bescrummastered - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrummastered/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Rodriguez is the host of the Freedom Lovers Show on YouTube, the leader of the GATTO Project, and founder of the Education Options Expo in San José California. Of course, David didn't always know how to bring ideas like these to fruition. In this interview he tells his story about returning to church and being offered to become a church leader, to bring people the fine lessons contained within the Bible. However, at some point he decided to pause and ask himself “Do I really believe all of this?” including the ideas of eternal hellfire that are often taught as part of Christianity. Searching himself, he found that he didn't buy it completely, and upon leaving the church he discovered a different way of being. Instead of looking for reasons that people might be condemned, he accepted them as they were, and as a result he was happier. Seeking a new direction, he enrolled in a leadership development program which encouraged the participants to begin a project - following their dreams and putting them into practice. He considered being practical, starting a profitable enterprise. However, his leaders advised him to pursue his passion. So he did. Learning from great educators such as John Taylor Gatto, he saw grand and fundamental problems with the schooling system of those United States. So he embarked on his journey to educate people about education, forming the Education Options Expo. Listen to the interview to hear the full story, and find out what David learnt. Read the transcript and find important links on the site: A Beautiful Thought - Free to Learn with David Rodriguez: Episode 387 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beautiful-thought/message

Alleigh Marre is a Virginia resident & Mother of two. She is President of Free to Learn Action, a 501(c)4 tax-exempt organization. Her organization released an ad showcasing how Democrat Terry McAuliffe doesn’t want parents to have a say in what their kids are taught at school. Alleigh joins Mike to discuss the ad & to dive into how parents are not being respected by the Democrats right now. Parents deserve to have a say in what their kids are taught and it is their duty to voice their concerns about critical race theory and any other things their kids are learning. Alleigh’s organization’s website is www.FTLaction.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleigh Marre is a Virginia resident & Mother of two. She is President of Free to Learn Action, a 501(c)4 tax-exempt organization. Her organization released an ad showcasing how Democrat Terry McAuliffe doesn't want parents to have a say in what their kids are taught at school. Alleigh joins Mike to discuss the ad & to dive into how parents are not being respected by the Democrats right now. Parents deserve to have a say in what their kids are taught and it is their duty to voice their concerns about critical race theory and any other things their kids are learning. Alleigh's organization's website is www.FTLaction.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have Kelly Edwards joining us. Kelly is an entrepreneur, licensed foster parent, creator of the 90-Minute School Day, and homeschool mom to 3. Seven years ago when Kelly first began to homeschool, she tried to bring school home and the boxed curriculum was the teacher. She soon realized this was not going to work.Through her real-life failures, connections with other families in similar straits, and the guidance of some amazing mentors; Kelly redefined what she wanted homeschool to be like for her family. This is where the 90-Minute School Day was born.Through this lifestyle approach to education, Kelly's method connects children with learning in their natural environment: at home with their family. This method guides the homeschooling parent with a framework and system that will spark imagination, ignite wonder, and inspire your whole family to adventure.So grab a seat by the fire as we travel to the mountains of West Virginia and discuss how to detox and launch our new diet of learning naturally in our homeschools!If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice. We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have. Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show Notes90-Minute School Day website: Welcome - 90-Minute School Day (90minuteschoolday.com)Instagram: @ 90minuteschooldayClubhouse: @ 90minschooldayBooks Mentioned:Teach Your Own by John Holt- https://amzn.to/3FBDk1U Learning All The Time by John Holt- https://amzn.to/3oL4XzTMontessori: A Modern Approach by Paula Lillard- https://amzn.to/3anFTGvThe Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori-  https://amzn.to/3AvAckHFor The Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay- https://amzn.to/3uZXD4qOwn Your Life by Sally Clarkson- https://amzn.to/3Fx5HP1Other related episodes:Free To Learn with Dr. Peter Gray- https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/7701526Unschooling With Robyn Robertson- https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/8983186A Montessori Homeschool with Aubrey Hargis- https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/895406021st Century Charlotte Mason Education with Leah Boden-https://www.buzzsprout.com/777311/8842675Ongoing Community Support:Our Free Homeschool Getting Started Packet: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/guide-to-getting-started-packet-1.pdfOur Free Ultimate Family Camping / Outdoor Checklist: https://thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2021/08/camping-checklist-2.pdf"We are a participant in an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites."

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The Free to Learn Coalition is a nonpartisan organization that wants to take politics out of the classroom. Alleigh Marre, the president of the coalition, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” today to discuss how she hopes to do that.   “We started to hear a lot more about how there’s been more of an emphasis […]

The Free to Learn Coalition is a nonpartisan organization that wants to take politics out of the classroom. Alleigh Marre, the president of the coalition, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” today to discuss how she hopes to do that. "We started to hear a lot more about how there's been more of an emphasis on activism, rather than academics," Marre says."And that includes, certainly, critical race theory," which she says is "extremely prevalent and something that we're starting to hear more and more about, but it's not just isolated to that."Marre added: "And the big thing that we are hearing from parents is that, as we start to fall behind in the world, countries like China, Russia, Estonia, Slovenia, Canada, they all outperform us. And that's something that's very concerning to parents. We're all taxpayers, we're all paying into a public education system, and our students just aren't prepared for the future."We also cover these stories:Black Lives Matter is blaming the United States for the turmoil in Cuba. In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, 82, announces that he hasn't decided when he will retire and says he's pleased with his new role as the court's most senior liberal.Seventeen state attorneys general, led by Republicans, support Arkansas' outlawing of "experimental" transgender operations on minors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

10:10 - Moral Perception and Where Liberals & Conservatives Disconnect.More often than we realize, we want the same things, but frame the moral perception of the issue in a way that turns the other side off.13:00 - Acceptable Diversity vs Unacceptable Diversity"Let's include everyone...unless they think like 'the people over there'".14:49 - "The Social Purity Test" ExplainedThe grass-roots activists that are actually on the ground, tend to be far more pragmatic in their approach to change. While the "political hobbyists" are very tribal and loud, with much less of an idea of what is actually occurring in the real world. The less you engage, the more you tend to push the liberal or conservative purity test.17:05 - Is the Social / Digital Civil War Phony?Research shows that folks do not like social and political conflict. This means the conversations are not being had in reality. Instead, they are relegated to out-of-context bickering over text platforms like social media. Americans in general, may just not be very emotionally intelligent. Anger is okay, but we need channel it a much better way when it comes to our political and social concerns. Better mental health could be the answer.21:20 - Mental Health and How We CommunicateUnderstanding our emotions would greatly help with our political warfare. This needs to take place during childhood to better prepare our youth for adulthood and the disagreements and emotional diversity that they will face. 24:00 - Giving Our Youth Less Structure & More Responsibility Let's start having our young people communicate and work together at a much younger age in order to serve themselves and the community. Could giving children more "Free Play" lead to a healthier democracy? Forcing children to work together at a young age could teach healthy democracy at a much younger age.26:15 - Understanding Radical Thinkers, Fringe Groups, and Yes...Even Neo NazisTreating people like humans (even "the worst of the worst") is the best way to fight their ideas and change their minds. It should be common sense...but it isn't alway.30:20 - Using Positive Psychology to Heal Political PsychologySocial and behavioral synchrony. Getting people on the same wave length on something builds camaraderie, warm feelings, etc. There can be a spill over into political views if you start right here. Shared experience and joy goes a long way. 32:30 - We Are Loading Terms and Destroying LanguageSimply reframing a liberal argument with different language can and will get more conservatives on board...and visa versa. Even liberals can have issues understanding their own frameworks due to the language used. If you can reframe your dogma to achieve a goal...thats what needs to be done.38:00 - IdentityCould a form of "National Identity" heal our discourse? Maybe, but how do we get there when there is "so much inequality". We need to start by acknowledging the validity of the concerns of those we disagree with.42:20 - Objectivity and Facts"Facts" may not matter as much as we may think. As we get smarter, we get better at weaponizing true information to fit a narrative.45:35 - Dopamine What is it really doing vs what we are lead to believe it's doing?Mentioned Works:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/dylan-selterman-phd"Free To Learn"- by Dr. Peter Gray"The All Or Nothing Marriage" - by Eli J. Finkel"Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World" - by Michelle J. GelfandCC Music:"Confused" by Makaih Beats"Upper Levels" by Ketsa

Dr. Peter Gray Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology at Boston College who has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology, Worth Publishers, now in its 8th edition), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective. His recent research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves, through play and exploration, when they are free to do so. He has expanded on these ideas in his book, Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life (Basic Books). He also authors a regular blog called Freedom to Learn, for Psychology Today magazine. He is a founding member and former president of the nonprofit Alliance for Self-Directed Education (ASDE), which is aimed at creating a world in which children's natural ways of learning are facilitated rather than suppressed. He is also a founder of the nonprofit Let Grow, the mission of which is to renew children's freedom to play and explore outdoors, independently of adults. He earned his undergraduate degree at Columbia College and Ph.D. in biological sciences at the Rockefeller University many years ago. His own current play includes kayaking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, vegetable gardening, chopping wood for his home's wood-burning stove, and writing occasional sonnets. Facebook   Show Notes Dr. Peter Gray has spent years researching how children naturally learn. He focused on play and what children are doing when they play and the function of play. He's interested in play from an evolutionary perspective, children's nature that comes about by natural selection to serve the function of education.  As Jenna was researching self directed learning, she came upon the six optimizing conditions for self directed education and found it extremely helpful in guiding her toward an environment at home that was ideal for learning.  Dr. Gray developed the six optimizing conditions for self directed learning based on what he studied at The Sudbury Valley School and through surveying ten anthropologists who had studied and lived among 7 different hunter-gatherer communities. He found many similarities between the hunter-gatherer communities and the students at Sudbury Valley School.  The first condition is the social expectation and reality that education is children's responsibility. Dr. Gray observed that children come into the world biologically designed to educate themselves. Right from the beginning, children are curious and figuring things out on their own initiative. If adults believe that children need to be forced to learn, we can talk them out of the idea that they're responsibility. We essentially send them the message that their curiosity doesn't count. The adults in the child's environment are not conveying the view that the adult is responsible for their education.  Jenna asks where does that that idea come from that adults have to educate children? Dr. Gray explains that the original purpose for education was to teach obedience. Autonomy was valued in hunter-gatherer bands, but agriculture changed all of this. An hierarchy arose by way of land ownership. This led to feudalism, whereby everyone was dependent on the land owners. It became imperative that Serf parents teach their children to obey for their own survival in this hierarchical world. The original schools were developed by Protestants in Prussia. There were three purposes for schools at that time; reading (as it was very common at that time for average day families to be literate), indoctrination (save children's souls), teach obedience. Willfulness was sinfulness. Children were meant to memorize content, otherwise they'd be punished. Nobody questioned it. Most teachers don't have this goal in today's modern world, however they are entering into a school system which was never designed for that and is incapable of promoting creativity, critical thinking and a love for learning. The only way you can pass in school  is to do what you're told to do and the only way to fail is to not do what you're told to do. So even today, the goal is still obedience. The second optimized condition for SDE is unlimited freedom to play, explore, and pursue their own interests. Kids need lots of time to do this, essentially all day. Kids from the age of about four on through late teenage years in hunter-gatherer communities had all day to play and explore. This is the same way Sudbury Valley School models their school. It allows children to exercise their nature-given gifts that are for the purpose of education. Dr. Gray recalls in his own education back in the 50's, there were far fewer hours spent in school and on homework and therefore he had time to spend playing and exploring outside the confines of a school setting, unlike how it is today. School was never a great place for learning, but it didn't occupy so much of a child's day.  Adult-directed sports, clubs, and extracurriculars are no replacement for play. It's yet another place where obedience is the primary issue. If it's self selected it's fine, but when that type of activity is occupying so much of a child's time, they are deprived of the opportunity to figure things out on their own.  In highschool, Jenna's day started at 6am, she went to school, came home in time for dinner, did homework and then went to bed. There was no time for play or creative pursuits.  Dr. Gray says we are raising a generation of sleep-deprived kids, and studies conducted during the pandemic have revealed that due to school closures, children are getting more sleep and parents and children are reporting improved moods because of it.  Jenna shares how her son is now getting 3 hours of extra sleep because he's at home learning.  The third optimizing condition for SDE is opportunity to play with tools of the culture. By play, it's meant that children get to use the tool in whichever way they choose. Children want to use tools in meaningful ways, build something, cook something, etc. In any culture, children are naturally drawn to the most important tools of their culture. Playing with those tools is how you develop mastery of the tools. In hunter-gatherer bands, parents and older kids might help facilitate this learning by making small versions of these tools. Computers are the most important tools of our culture, which is why children are drawn to them. Other tools that are important in our culture are kitchen appliances, wood tools, sports equipment, books, etc. One advantage to a self-directed learning center or school is that they might have a more diverse collection of tools in which the children can discover and use.  Jenna shares her experience as a teacher, in which she handed out scientific equipment to students and they were compelled to play with it before the actual lesson began. It was evident to her that her students weren't interested in being directed through the activity using the tools, instead they would have rather discovered its uses on their own.   Dr. Peter Gray points out that kids want to figure out how to use a tool, rather than being shown how to use it. Of course, safety and proper use of tools is important before use of dangerous or delicate tools. Jenna remembers reading in Peter Gray's book, Free To Learn about a study done on babies where researchers observed how two independent groups of babies responded to toys given to them without being shown all the ways in which you can play with it, and toys given to them where the researcher spent a great deal of time showing the baby what you can do with the toy. The babies who weren't given instruction about how the toy worked learned more about the toy and found more ways of playing with the toy. The most interesting toys are ones that have infinite ways of playing with it. Dr. Gray points out how this is akin to math instruction in school because kids are being given the way to do the math problem, which takes away the discovery and curiosity in math problems.  The fourth optimizing condition for SDE is access to a variety of caring adults who are helpers, not judges. Caring adults could be family members, friends, or mentors to the child. They are glad to help but are not evaluating or judging the child in any way. It's important because we can't be fully honest when we are being judged by others. You're not likely to present your problems to someone who is judging you. You're going to be orientated toward, what does this person want me to say and what does this person want me to do? There's an artificiality in your interaction with someone who is judging you. Adults are there to help when children ask for it. It's tough in our society since everything is measured and competitive. In a school setting, it's impossible not to evaluate or judge. Being judged is stressful, which inhibits your performance on anything you're not good at and your creativity. The ideal situation would be where the individual is the only judge of their work or performance. Children need a variety of adults to observe, so they can get a sense of what it's like to be an adult and get a broader sense of what adults are like. Children can also learn from adults with various skills and professions.  Jenna is reminded of the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child.” She jokingly tells her husband they should go live on a commune because the way our culture lives, in our individual houses sometimes isolated from family, is not conducive to how children learn.   Helpful Resources Mentioned in Today's Show Alliance for Self Directed Education Free To Learn  by Peter Gray Psychology Today   Ways to Connect Email me: contact.roguelearner@gmail.com Facebook  Instagram Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogue-learner/id1543224038 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/search/rogue%20learner Spotify: https://roguelearner.libsyn.com/spotify YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCocbWsxxAMSbUObiCQXPg Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/rogue-learner  

BTC $ 62,555 Today's guest on the show is Dr Peter Gray - Author of the book Free To Learn. Dr Gray is known for his work on the interaction between education and play, and for his evolutionary perspective on psychology theory. Follow Dr Gray and I as we enter the rabbit hole of Schools being prisons, how his 9-year-old son told him and all his school principles and psychologists to go to hell and why self-directed education is so important to nurture and develop self sovereignty. If you are a Biotcoiner you will become an unschooler and vice versa, these two worlds are interlinked and I am honoured to serve both communities! You can find more of Peter's work here https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/peter-gray-phd I stand on the shoulders of giants, these guys are amazing. Thank you: @coinfloor @swanbitcoin @relai_ch @ShiftCryptoHQ for your trust and support. @jimreapermusic for creating www.once-bitten.com @hodlerthanthou and the Britcoiners @twentyoneism. Apple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/once-bitten/id1497540130 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4wWzXFEyAJtM6aOLA6c4Q2 Shills and Mench's: www.coinfloor.co.uk/bitten www.swanbitcoin/bitten www.relai.ch/bitten - Code BITTEN http://shiftcrypto.ch/bitten Code BITTEN https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/contributors/peter-gray-phd

FREE TO LEARN is a radically insightful conversation with Peter Gray, an American psychology researcher, and scholar. Peter is a research professor of psychology at Boston College and the author of an introductory psychology textbook. He is known for his book 'Free to Learn' (translated into 18 languages) and his work on the interaction between education and play, and his evolutionary perspective on psychology theory. Peter sat down with us to discuss the history of education, its flaws, the power of child-led education and the importance of nurturing our children and to see play as their main way to learn and develop. Could it be that ADHD is a result of a 'too rigid' and outdated conveyor-belt, one-size-fits-all, starved-of-play type of learning environment? ADHD sure did not exist prior to western society's [industrial revolution era] classrooms... Listen in and hear for yourself! We promise you tons of wisdom nuggets! For more information on our podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com For more information on our supporting partner, please visit www.bokusuperfood.com

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today we have the honor of Dr. Peter Gray joining us. Dr. Peter Gray is a research professor of Psychology at Boston College, TEDx Speaker, founding member of the Alliance for Self-Directed Education, and Author of 'Free to Learn: Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life'. His TEDx speech, The Decline of Play, has reached over 500,000 downloads and his book, Free to Learn, has touched the lives of thousands of families around the world, including our own! Dr. Gray’s concept of free play and his in depth research on a child’s ability to learn and grow have changed how families and academics alike view modern education. So grab a seat by the fire as we speak with Peter about giving our children the freedom to learn. If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show NotesPeter Gray's book Free to Learn : Free to Learn: Gray, Peter: 9780465084999: Amazon.com: Books Can be found on Facebook at: Peter GrayBoard Member of Let Grow: Let Grow | When Adults Step Back, Kids Step Up.TEDx on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTkHis four new collections of essays can be purchased now at: Tipping Points Press | Alliance for Self-Directed Education (self-directed.org)His Psychology Today Blog: Freedom to Learn | Psychology Today

When I was in the California State Assembly, I was Vice Chair of the Education Committee and the book Free to Learn by Peter Gray had a profound influence on how I view teaching and education policy today. In this podcast I introduce you to this book and it's concepts.

Anna puts your questions to Peter Gray, Research Professor at Boston College, author of Free To Learn and advocate for self-directed education.

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Peter Gray, Ph.D., a research professor at Boston College, has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental, and educational psychology. His current research and writing focus primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the life-long value of play, concepts discussed in his book, Free to Learn. Dr. Gray is also president of the nonprofit Alliance for Self-Directed Education and a founding board member of the nonprofit Let Grow.  On this podcast, Dr. Gray draws evidence from anthropology, psychology, and history to argue that we must entrust children to steer their own learning and development. He shares the story of his own son’s behavioural difficulties, which led the family to explore alternatives to traditional education. He also describes his own research on the long-term outcomes of children who are unschooled and addresses some of the main concerns parents have about informal education. Here’s the outline of this interview with Peter Gray: [00:00:10] Book: Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life, by Peter Gray. [00:00:44] The story of Peter’s son, Scott. [00:04:40] Sudbury Valley School in Framingham, MA.  [00:12:42] Podcast: How to Support Childhood Cognitive Development, with Josh Turknett, MD. [00:13:13] Education in hunter gatherer populations. [00:19:42] Biological theory of education. [00:21:45] Book: The Art of Tracking, the Origin of Science, by Louis Liebenberg. [00:25:11] Agriculture as catalyst for change. [00:31:06] Book: Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States, by James C Scott. [00:32:48] The importance of play. [00:33:52] Curiosity and playfulness. [00:37:07] Books: The Play of Animals and The Play of Man, by Karl Groos. [00:41:51] Book: The Moral Judgement of the Child, by Jean Piaget. [00:43:37] Unschooling. [00:44:14] Agile Learning Centers. [00:45:03] The Alliance for Self-Directed Education. [00:46:38] Unschooling rising in popularity among homeschoolers. [00:49:19] Study of 232 unschooling families: Gray, Peter, and Gina Riley. "The challenges and benefits of unschooling, according to 232 families who have chosen that route." Journal of Unschooling & Alternative Learning 7.14 (2013). [00:49:42] Study of 75 adults who were unschooled: Gray, Peter, and Gina Riley. "The challenges and benefits of unschooling, according to 232 families who have chosen that route." Journal of Unschooling & Alternative Learning 7.14 (2013). [00:51:21] Getting into college. [00:55:24] Age mixing and scaffolding. [01:01:00] "Please Trespass" sign. [01:01:30] Book: Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Place for Play, by Mike Lanza. [01:06:36] Peters Blog: Freedom to Learn. [01:07:13] Find Peter on Facebook.  [01:08:40] The hole in the wall project.

This week, I’m sharing the third and final part of the audiobook recording of my book, Free to Learn: Five Ideas for a Joyful Unschooling Life. This episode dives into the fourth and fifth ideas: instead of ‘no’ and living together. If you haven’t read it yet, this is an opportunity to learn more about […]

This week, I’m sharing part two of the audiobook recording of my book, Free to Learn: Five Ideas for a Joyful Unschooling Life. This episode dives into the second and third ideas: that learning is everywhere and that choices are key to learning. If you haven’t read it yet, this is an opportunity to learn […]

For the next while, I’m doing something a little different on the podcast. With many people sheltering in place worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s become increasingly challenging to arrange interviews. At first that seemed curious because people are connecting online even more so during these uncertain times. But as I thought more about […]

Today's conversation is all about PARENTING! This is such an important conversation to be having and really brainstorming about right now in the time of quarantine, where we are probably spending a lot more time with our kids than we are used to. Emily Quandt is leads a community called FREE TO LEARN, where she empowers children and teens through natural learning. As a child Emily was privileged to spend the majority of her time practicing what the Alliance for Self-Directed Education calls the six pillars of self-directed education: her social strata expected that she was responsible for her own education; she was given almost completely unlimited time to play, explore and pursue her own interests; she had the opportunity to play with the tools of her culture; she had access to a variety of caring adults who were helpers, not judges; regular free age-mixing between children, and adolescents; and she was immersed in a stable, supportive, respectful community. More info on FREE TO LEARN COMMUNITY: http://freetolearncommunity.com/------------------------ABOUT YOUR HOST:Porter Singer (formerly known as "Sirgun Kaur") is a spiritually-inclined music-maker and personal coach. Her life experiences have taught her that every person has the capacity to be their own greatest teacher. Both her music and her teachings are designed to assist humanity in a gradual shedding of resistance, and an eventual discovery of ease and receptivity—where the joy is! For more info on coaching or events, email info@sirgunkaur.com or visit https://sirgunkaur.com

At the time of the podcast recording, COVID-19 is rocking our world. The world is practicing social distancing, many states have safe at home orders, and schools are shut down until further notice. I invited Peter Grey on the podcast before the world was turned upside down by COVID-19. I wanted him to discuss his book Free To Learn along with his recent article in Psychology Today, "School Refusal: A Crime, A Mental Health Disorder, or A Human Right." We get to those things later in the conversation, but we begin with discussing childhood, play, responsibility, and reassurance that despite COVID-19 rocking our schools to the core, our kids will learn. Last week I wrote about the 3 Phases of Response to COVID-19, and if you haven't read it yet, it's worth a read. It is helping me to conceptualize the work, and it is helping me realize nothing is an emergency. The impact of COVID-19 on education will be experienced long after the virus is gone. Change.School cohort 10 is just starting just around the corner. Sign up to be notified when dates are set.

This episode features a conversation between John Papola and Peter Gray, who is an evolutionary psychologist and research professor of psychology at Boston College. Gray is well-known for his book Free to Learn in which he argues that we must trust children to guide their own learning and development in order for them to thrive. Peter and John discuss the worlds of developmental and evolutionary psychology, the way that the education system has changed, the origins of school, and much more. The conversation surrounds Peter's personal experience with the education through his son, which is what led him to studying development and education. More from our guest: Psychology Today Bio Freedom to Learn Blog (on Psychology Today) Wikipedia Page Amazon Author Page References from this episode: Free to Learn by Peter Gray Wounded by School by Kirsten Olsen No Limits to Computer Play, Says Psychologist Peter Gray by Daniel Donahoo

"Management isn’t the solution; it’s the problem. Perhaps it’s time to toss the very word “management” onto the linguistic ash heap alongside “icebox” and “horseless carriage.” This era doesn’t call for better management. It calls for a renaissance of self-direction." From the book: "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink Also referenced: "Free To Learn" by Peter Gray Find me on: Bitchute: Life Of Learning Twitter: JustBeingFrank8 Facebook: Justus Frank --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justus-frank/message

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Free To Learn Peter Gray's book, Free To Learn is about the human nature of education. This book caused a shift in my own life. It had me reflect on my beliefs on childhood. My beliefs around free play, screen time, schooling, how kids learn and parenting. On this episode Peter Gray shares his ideas, research and insights on those subjects. He addresses the fears and doubts that surround self directed learning and unschooling.The Shift To Democratic School Years ago Peter Gray found himself in a situation that may sound familiar to some. His son was being destroyed by the traditional school structure. He was fighting it every step of the way. Peter came to a point where he needed to be on his son's side and support him, not fight against him. They decided to leave the school and look for other options. What they found was Sudbury Valley democratic school. Sudbury Valley was completely unlike any other school around. No subjects, no bells, no curriculum, no classrooms. Unstructured, unhindered free play. The school was not divided by grade or age segregated. It was a democratic community where everyone at the school, no matter what age, had a vote. The philosophy: Adult's do not control children's education; children educate themselves. His son flourished. But Peter had concerns. Will this environment actually work? How will the children become educated? Will his son learn the skills needed to be an independent person? What about college?Free To Learn Those fears are what lead Dr. Gray to dive into the study of self directed learning and unrestricted play. He studied graduates from Sudbury Valley School as well as other unschoolers. The evidence, he says, was compelling. The graduates were doing well. They had successful careers. Many went on to College and excelled there. They all credited the self directed learning environment they grew up in. In this episode we talked about how kids in a self directed learning environment acquire their education and go on to lead a successful life. How can you become educated through such a different method? What are key parts of the self directed learning environment? Are there benefits to age mixing? What happens when you follow your passions from a young age? The Importance of Free Play and what happens in its Absence The 'Schoolish Mentality" Parents Irrational Fears Do Kids Need Structure? Democracy and Democratic Schools I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this interview. Do you share any similar fears? How much free play do you support in your home? You can contact me here. If you would like to hear other episodes on the importance of play check out my interview with Lenore Skenazy.Research studies: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/experts/peter-gray-phdObservational study Jay Feldman https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED453128 Study of Grown Unschoolers https://www.psychologytoday.com/sites/default/files/Published%20Grown%20Unschoolers%20I.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/sites/default/files/Published%20Grown%20Unschooles%20II.pdfBrian Sutton Smith Play Scholar Play TheoryDemocratic Schools Sudbury Valley SchoolPeter Gray's Book Free To Learn: Why Unleashing The Instinct To Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students For Life Alliance For Self Directed Education    

Nobody likes being coerced to do something you don't want under threat of punishment. Nor do people like being told they're wrong or ignorant by someone else telling you they know better.Yet it happens all the time. Much of our politics and public dialog -- our leadership -- is about coercion, self-righteousness, hitting people over the head with facts, and the like, especially around the environment.It doesn't work. Rather it works at something -- at people resisting, disengaging, undermining leaders' authority. The opposite of what we want. Particularly in the area of environmental behavior. There's a lot of self-righteousness, attempts to coerce, expectations that facts will change behavior.Why do we do it? Would you be surprised to find that our educational system specifically teaches us that way, yet almost no one notices it. W don't have to work this way. For most of human history we haven't. People are recreating education that works at not just factual recall and coercion but developing children as people.Today's guest, Peter Gray, is an expert on just that. What you will find unbelievable at first, if you're like me, and will misunderstand, but as you pull at the string, you'll find the whole sweater unravel, revealing something new. We talked about self-directed education, which I think you'll find fascinating and not what you expected. What started for me as unbelievable but transformed into what you'll hear.It's longer than my usual episodes, but it's what I wish I had heard decades ago. If I were a parent or grade school kid, I'd love learning Peter's work..I hope you follow this link to my blog post linking to his column, book, and other related resources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Free To Learn by Peter Gray is one of the most influential books about alternative approaches to education. In this review, Jake highlights the most useful ideas in the book, especially the focus on the role of play in learning and the explanation of how school interferes with learning. Jake also provides some criticisms of the book, such as the ideas that Peter Gray has about what hunter gatherer societies can teach us and his advocacy of Sudbury schools. Show Notes: Free To Learn by Peter Gray TVL 366: Three Alternatives To School Support TVL on Patreon and get bonus episodes and other rewards Bonus Episode 39: School Is Prison For Kids Bonus Episode 24: Why I'm Skeptical About Sudbury Schools Support TVL on BitBacker with cryptocurrency and get bonus episodes and other rewards  

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"You do not mess with something so fundamental, so precious, as science," says Kirsty Duncan, Canada's first Minister of Science. In a heartfelt, inspiring talk about pushing boundaries, she makes the case that researchers must be free to present uncomfortable truths and challenge the thinking of the day -- and that we all have a duty to speak up when we see science being stifled or suppressed.

Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui is a blogger and Joyful Living Educator. She continuously shares words of wisdom on living a full, purposeful life, and homeschooled her own children for 15 years.  In this episode, Krista specifically talks with us about how to be a student of your child.  She had so much goodness to share with us, we decided to split up our conversations into two episodes.  We didn’t want you to miss any of these rich morsels of insight. Krista's blog, A Life In Progress   Loving This Week Angela: School Sucks Podcast with Peter Gray: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 also mentioned: Free To Learn by Peter Gray Maren: Body Back Buddy   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com Visit our Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homeschoolunrefined We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Ainsley Arment and Tina Ingold continue their conversation about "Getting Started in Homeschool." This week's topic addresses the concerns of many parents to fit it all in and avoid any gaps in learning. You'll also hear a sneak peek audio clip of Kristin Rogers' nature journaling excursion to the beach with her girls... and a conversation between Jennifer Pepito and Jessica Pahl about road-schooling. | So grab a cup of coffee and join us on the front porch! LINKS Ainsley Arment: instagram.com/ainsl3y Tina Ingold: instagram.com/tinaglee Jennifer Pepito: instagram.com/jenniferpepito Jessica Pahl: instagram.com/resplendentlife Wild + Free: instagram.com/wildandfree.co Kristin Rogers: instagram.com/kristinrogers Jennifer Naraki: instagram.com/jennifernaraki Family Camp: instagram.com/bewildandfree.org/familycamp Content Bundles: bewildandfree.org/bundles Jennifer Naraki's support page: https://www.youcaring.com/jennifernaraki-861283 The book FREE TO LEARN by Peter Gray

Professor Peter Gray was primarily interested in the motivations and emotions of animals before his son Scott started struggling in school, at which point Professor Gray’s interests shifted to developing our understanding of self-directed learning and how play helps us to learn.  He has extensively studied the learning that occurs at the Sudbury Valley School in Sudbury Valley, MA – where children are free to associate with whomever they like, don’t have to take any classes at all, and yet go on college and to satisfying lives as adults.  How can this possibly be?  We’ll find out. Reference Gray, P (2013). Free to learn: Why unleashing the instinct to play will make our children happier, more self-reliant, and better students for life (http://amzn.to/2Fkg8sR) . New York, NY: Basic Books. (Affiliate link) Also see Professor Gray’s extensive posts on learning and education on the Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn) blog.   (#)   Transcript Jen:                                      (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/-gZMLd1_NxlN_SFKvrRjOIXK_9qyzSpZo_WFuAXeH6QQaMPK0uenWHGmXJJQ4kgCw7vHDNVwplw1E2H0wVWHMRKzNOg?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=39.78)              Hello and welcome to the Your Parenting Mojo podcast. Before we get going with our awesome guest Professor Peter Gray, who’s going to talk with us about self-directed learning, I wanted to let you know that if what Peter says resonates with you, then I’m on the verge of launching a course to help parents decide whether homeschooling might be right for their family. I first started to think about homeschooling after I realized that I’d been doing everything I could to help my job to pursue learning for its own sake and engage in self-directed learning. But the more I read about school, the more I realized that at schooled, there really is no such thing as self-directed learning. Children learn what they’re told to learn when they’re told to learn it because that’s just how schools work. I mentioned in the episode on Betsy DeVos that I actually wrote my master’s thesis on what motivates children to learn in the absence of being told to do it and I was shocked to find that the system used in schools is pretty much the opposite of one that would really nurture children’s own love of learning. Jen:                                      (https://www.temi.com/editor/t/-gZMLd1_NxlN_SFKvrRjOIXK_9qyzSpZo_WFuAXeH6QQaMPK0uenWHGmXJJQ4kgCw7vHDNVwplw1E2H0wVWHMRKzNOg?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=96.93)              I did a lot of reading about learning and also about homeschooling and I developed the course because I realized that nobody had really collected all that information up in one place in a way that helps parents to understand the universe of information that needs to be considered to make this decision and also to support them through that process. Right now I’m recruiting people who’d be interested in helping me to pilot test the course. You get full access to all the research I’ve done on homeschooling based on over 50 books and 150 scientific research papers as well as interviews with more than 20 families who are already homeschooling and seven experts in the field. If you’d like to learn more, then please drop me an email at jen@yourparentingmojo.com And I’ll send you some information about it with no obligation to sign up. The cost to participate in the pilot will be $99, which will be half the cost of the course once it’s released to the general public and all I’d ask you to do in exchange is to share your honest thoughts of how the course worked for you, so please let me know if you’re interested. Again, that email address is jen@yourparentingmojo.com. Jen:...

Cross post from Deschool yourself - Zak and I talk to Dr. Peter Gray, Author of "Free to Learn".

A detailed discussion with Peter Gray, Ph.D., research professor at Boston College, is author of Free to Learn (Basic Books, 2013) and Psychology (Worth Publishers, a college textbook now in its 7th edition). He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental, and educational psychology. He did his undergraduate study at Columbia University and earned a Ph.D. in biological sciences at Rockefeller University. His current research and writing focus primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the life-long value of play. His own play includes not only his research and writing, but also long distance bicycling, kayaking, back-woods skiing, and vegetable gardening.

Is schooling the most responsible thing we can provide?

Another Best Of episode while we talk some down time. We'll be back Friday with a fresh episode. Until then, enjoy our interview with Peter Gray, author of Free To Learn. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron , shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

We talk with Peter Gray, author of the great book Free To Learn. Thanks for listening! Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron , shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Lisa.

Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, interviews Dr. Peter Gray on his latest book, Free To Learn, and the fundamentals of effective education. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com

In his book Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life (Basic Books, 2013), Peter Gray proposes the following big idea: we shouldn’t force children to learn, rather we should allow them to play and learn by themselves. This, of course, is a radical proposal. But Peter points out that the play-and-learn-along-the-way style of education was practiced by humans for over 99% our history: hunter-gatherers did not have schools, but children in them somehow managed to learn everything they needed to be good members of their bands. Peter says we should take a page out of their book and points to a school that has done just that: The Sudbury Valley School. (BTW: Peter has some very thoughtful things to say about the way standard schools actually promote bullying and are powerless to prevent it or remedy it once it’s happened. Listen in.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his book Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life (Basic Books, 2013), Peter Gray proposes the following big idea: we shouldn't force children to learn, rather we should allow them to play and learn by themselves. This, of course, is a radical proposal. But Peter points out that the play-and-learn-along-the-way style of education was practiced by humans for over 99% our history: hunter-gatherers did not have schools, but children in them somehow managed to learn everything they needed to be good members of their bands. Peter says we should take a page out of their book and points to a school that has done just that: The Sudbury Valley School. (BTW: Peter has some very thoughtful things to say about the way standard schools actually promote bullying and are powerless to prevent it or remedy it once it's happened. Listen in.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

In his book Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life (Basic Books, 2013), Peter Gray proposes the following big idea: we shouldn’t force children to learn, rather we should allow them to play and learn by themselves. This, of course, is a radical proposal. But Peter points out that the play-and-learn-along-the-way style of education was practiced by humans for over 99% our history: hunter-gatherers did not have schools, but children in them somehow managed to learn everything they needed to be good members of their bands. Peter says we should take a page out of their book and points to a school that has done just that: The Sudbury Valley School. (BTW: Peter has some very thoughtful things to say about the way standard schools actually promote bullying and are powerless to prevent it or remedy it once it’s happened. Listen in.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices