From the preface by Deborah Meier: "We have a long way to go to make John Holt's dream available to all children. But his books make it possible and easier for many of us to join him in the journey." In this enduring classic, rich with deep, original insight into the nature of early learning, John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In his delightful book he observes how children actually learn to talk, to read, to count, and to reason, and how, as adults, we can best encourage these natural abilities in our children.
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Challenging conventional views on childhood, this reprint explores the rights of children and advocates for a more open and enjoyable coexistence between adults and children. It critiques the extended confinement of children in a protective "walled garden," arguing that this can feel more like imprisonment. By proposing that children should have the same rights as adults, the book invites readers to envision family dynamics rooted in shared experiences and mutual responsibilities rather than control and limitation.
Fatigue in Aviation: A Guide to Staying Awake at the Stick
- 168pages
- 6 heures de lecture
This overview of fatigue includes fatigue definitions, the measurement/assessment of fatigue and the performance, mood and safety problems associated with fatigue in the operational setting. The physiological bases of fatigue are also discussed. schovat popis
This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for fly fishers seeking the best fishing experiences in eastern Montana. It features detailed maps and hatch charts, providing valuable insights into local fishing conditions and techniques. With its thorough information, it caters to both novice and experienced anglers, ensuring they are well-prepared for their fishing adventures.
Learning All The Time
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
How small children begin to read, write, count, and investigate the world, without being taught.
Written by John Dominis Holt, this novel explores two cultures merged in the life of the protagonist. This young boy finds himself on a ranch in Waimea, trying to make sense of the differences in class and peoples as he himself realizes the great divide between the Western and Native Hawaiian identities that he comes from.
Since its first publication in 1964, this book has helped two generations of parents and teachers understand what actually happens in the classroom. Holt's astute observation of children, his clear simple style, and his lifelong conviction that we can do better by our children make How Children Fail an enduring classic.
This is a collection of essays and articles written and compiled by John Holt, each brimming with inspiration and ideas on how to teach children. Taking into account how children actually learn, this book shows us the difference between learning and schooling through his original thinking; clear, thoughtful writing; and first-hand accounts of what does and doesn't work in education.
The Kammersee Affair
- 434pages
- 16 heures de lecture
The serene lake, with its still and glistening dark waters, serves as a captivating backdrop, mirroring the moonlight. This tranquil setting hints at an atmosphere of mystery and introspection, inviting readers to explore the depths of its calm surface and the secrets it may hold beneath.
Instead of Education is Holt's most direct and radical challenge to the educational status quo and a clarion call to parents to save their children from schools of all kinds. In this breakthrough work Holt lays out the foundation for un-schooling as the vital path to self-directed learning and a creative life.