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How Children Learn
Book • 1967
In 'How Children Learn,' John Holt argues that children learn most effectively when they are motivated by their own interests and allowed to learn on their own terms.
The book, first published in 1967 and revised in 1983, is divided into sections such as 'Games and Experiments,' 'Talk,' 'Reading,' 'Sports,' and 'Art, Maths and Other Things.
' Holt observes children in various learning environments, highlighting the importance of meaningful and self-directed learning.
He advocates for patience, loving guidance, and the avoidance of coercive teaching methods, emphasizing that children will learn naturally if given the opportunity and resources without fear or pressure.
The book, first published in 1967 and revised in 1983, is divided into sections such as 'Games and Experiments,' 'Talk,' 'Reading,' 'Sports,' and 'Art, Maths and Other Things.
' Holt observes children in various learning environments, highlighting the importance of meaningful and self-directed learning.
He advocates for patience, loving guidance, and the avoidance of coercive teaching methods, emphasizing that children will learn naturally if given the opportunity and resources without fear or pressure.
