This book is designed to give parents and teachers information on the alternative education options available in the UK. It covers three main areas:Outside the state system: small schools; Steiner Waldorf schools; Montessori schools; democratic schools and other schools with alternative philosophiesDoing it yourself: setting up a small school or learning centre; educating at home; flexible schoolingAlternatives within the state system: how some state schools are finding different ways of workingThe values, philosophies and methods of each alternative are described, including the first-hand experiences and accounts of children, teachers and parents. There are answers to common questions and useful sources of further information.This accessible and informative book is the ideal introduction for parents deciding how best to educate their children. It will be of interest to teachers looking to build their knowledge of different education philosophies.
Author(s): Fiona Carnie
Edition: 1st
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 208
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
List of figures......Page 7
Acknowledgements......Page 9
Introduction......Page 11
Alternative approaches to education......Page 17
Education what for?......Page 19
Small alternative schools......Page 25
Steiner Waldorf education......Page 52
Montessori education......Page 81
Democratic schools......Page 99
Other philosophies, other schools......Page 109
Doing it yourself......Page 125
Setting up a small school or learning centre......Page 127
Home-based education......Page 142
Flexible schooling......Page 160
Alternative approaches in the state system......Page 169
State schools: alternative ways of working......Page 171
Small is beautiful: lessons from America......Page 185
Parents as change agents......Page 195
Conclusion......Page 199
Index......Page 203
