In order to ensure optimal learning experience and enable students to get personal attention they need the class size is limited. If you are interested in enrolling or have any questions do not hesitate to write to Aleksandra at amkaero@gmail.com or Jerry Mintz at jerryAERO@aol.com. *Course is currently registering on a rolling basis. Instructor: Ron Miller, PhD. The goal of this course is to help students understand the history and the critical issues facing educational alternatives in the United States. Grafted on a conceptual map of the categories of educational alternatives the course focuses on themes such as early learner-centered education, Free Schools, Democratic Schools, Unschooling, progressive alternatives, holistic education, education for social change, spiritual development, and community education. Class 1 What is "alternative" education? What distinguishes it from conventional education? Class 2 Historical and political context of educational alternatives *Creation of the public education system in the U.S and modern critiques of the public education system Class 3: Early learner-centered educators and theory: Ferrer and The Modern School Class 4 Freedom to Learn: Free Schools, Democratic Schools, and Unschooling Class 5 Progressive alternatives: The Social Constructivist Perspective Class 6 Education for Social Change: Critical Pedagogy Class 7 Spiritual development: Montessori and Steiner Class 8 Holistic Education Class 9 Community based learning: Scandinavian folk schools, Homeschool and Resource Centers Class 10 Critical perspectives on learner-centered education Class 11 School Choice: Charter Schools, Vouchers, Public Alternatives, Gates and New Visions, and more Class 12 A Movement for Alternative Education Dr. Ron Miller, is the author of What Are Schools For? and eight other books. He is an internationally renowned thinker and activist in the emerging field of holistic education. Visit his website to find out more at, www.pathsoflearning.net. |
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