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Table of
Contents May/June 2004
The Editor's Journal - Ditches and Brooks by Wendy Priesnitz - The
straight-cut ditch might seem to end up in the same place as the free,
meandering brook. But how much richer is the path of the brook!
Living and Learning Science by Sidne Baglini - Fostering a sense
of wonder about and respect for nature by learning science through daily
interaction with the natural world.
Roots and Shoots by Wendy Priesnitz - A program set
up under the auspices of Dr. Jane Goodall promotes hands-on learning as a way
for young people to respect the earth.
The Unprocessed Child Goes to College by Valerie Fitzenreiter - An
"unregulated" teen thrives at college, because she retained her love
of learning, a sense of direction and strong self-esteem.
I Can Read, You Know by Pam Laricchia - A mother's
observations of how lack of pressure and unstructured reading time turned a
non-reader into a self-professed bookworm
Computers for Kids by Wendy Priesnitz - Although computers
can be great learning tools, they can distract young children from interaction
with caring adults and from hands-on learning.
News - A study of over 5,000 home-educated people who are now adults
finds them happy with their education and active in their communities.
Is Your Child Self-Confident? by Naomi Aldort -
Self-confidence is sometimes confused with being outgoing, loud and/or dominant;
shyness is thought to signify low self-esteem.
Never Too Late by Jan Fortune-Wood - What is wrong with the
belief that there is a homogenous body of knowledge that everyone needs to learn
at a certain time, in a certain order.
Resources for Independent Learning - Reviews of two classic books about
how and why people learn better outside of school and without school-style
trappings.
Helping Kids Resist Consumerism - Tips and resources for helping kids use
their energy and money wisely, while resisting the onslaught of marketing that
is aimed at them.
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Back Page – Talking With Elliott Barker by Jan Hunt - An interview
with the founder of the Canadian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children and advocate for treating children with respect.
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