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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Adventures in Free Range Learning with Laura Grace Weldon
May 14, 2018
Janet Lansbury chats with Laura Grace Weldon, a homeschooling advocate. They discuss the benefits of free-range learning, self-directed education, and fostering children's autonomy. Laura shares insights on unconventional homeschooling leading to engineering success and emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and intrinsic motivation.
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- Traditional schooling may hinder executive function; Unstructured, self-directed learning fosters creativity and motivation.
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Laura Grace Weldon's Journey to Homeschooling
Laura Grace Weldon, author and educator, discussed her journey to homeschooling and unschooling. Growing up surrounded by educational literature, working briefly in child protective services, and feeling dissatisfied with the public school system, she decided to take charge of her children's education. Her decision was solidified after a traumatic incident at her son's school, leading her to embrace homeschooling as a better alternative. Embracing a self-directed education approach, she focused on encouraging her children's interests and facilitating real-life learning experiences.
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