Evidence that Self-Directed Education Works
Evidence that Self-Directed Education Works Theory is one thing; empirical evidence is another. In this collection of essays, developmental psychologist Peter Gray presents evidence from a variety of…
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Evidence that Self-Directed Education Works
Theory is one thing; empirical evidence is another. In this collection of essays, developmental psychologist Peter Gray presents evidence from a variety of sources that this indeed is true. Is it true that children can educate themselves well, without coercion or coaxing, when provided with a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity to play, explore, observe, and socialize?
Another presents evidence from anthropological research that children in hunter-gatherer cultures educated themselves well, for life in their culture, with no formal instruction. One essay points out the amazing amount that little children learn before anyone attempts to teach them in any formal way. This is followed by an essay summarizing the results of research showing that graduates of the Sudbury Valley School-a school designed for Self-Directed Education-have succeeded very well in higher education,