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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Free to Learn
Book • 2018
In "Free to Learn," Peter Gray argues for a more child-centered approach to education, emphasizing the importance of unstructured play and exploration in a child's development.
He challenges traditional schooling methods, advocating for increased autonomy and freedom for children to learn at their own pace and in their own way.
Gray draws on anthropological research and evolutionary psychology to support his claims, highlighting the detrimental effects of excessive adult supervision and control.
The book promotes a shift towards a more playful and less structured learning environment, fostering creativity, self-reliance, and a love of learning.
It offers practical advice for parents and educators seeking to create more enriching and empowering experiences for children.
He challenges traditional schooling methods, advocating for increased autonomy and freedom for children to learn at their own pace and in their own way.
Gray draws on anthropological research and evolutionary psychology to support his claims, highlighting the detrimental effects of excessive adult supervision and control.
The book promotes a shift towards a more playful and less structured learning environment, fostering creativity, self-reliance, and a love of learning.
It offers practical advice for parents and educators seeking to create more enriching and empowering experiences for children.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by 
Nir Eyal when discussing the importance of autonomy for children's psychological well-being.
Nir Eyal when discussing the importance of autonomy for children's psychological well-being.
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Nir Eyal — How To Become An Indistractable Force (EP.235)
Mentioned by 
Ben Greenfield when discussing his reading habits and how he shares books with his sons.
Ben Greenfield when discussing his reading habits and how he shares books with his sons.
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Ben Greenfield's Daily Routine & Personal Optimization Habits: The Rituals, Routines, Tactics & Strategies Ben Uses For Maximum Productivity & Impact.
Mentioned by John Papola and 
Lenore Skenazy as a book about the importance of unsupervised play for children's development.
Lenore Skenazy as a book about the importance of unsupervised play for children's development.
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Why You Should Let Your Kids Take Risks - Lenore Skenazy
Mentioned by Ben Greenfield as a book he read and found valuable in his exploration of unschooling and independent education.
Ben Greenfield as a book he read and found valuable in his exploration of unschooling and independent education.
"America's Worst Mom" Explains Why We Need More Free-Range Parenting & Less Helicopter Parenting: Let Them Grow
Mentioned by 
Shankar Vedantam at the end of the podcast as the book written by 
Peter Gray , a psychologist at Boston College.
Shankar Vedantam at the end of the podcast as the book written by Peter Gray , a psychologist at Boston College.
Parents: Keep Out!
Mentioned as a groundbreaking work in which the learner-centred model is aligned with Rogers' person-centred idea of psychology.
Bonus Episode . A Christian Perspective on the Life and Work of Psychologist Carl Rogers and his 1961 book. “In Becoming a Person”.
