The Varieties of Alternative Education: Background Materials 2

Some more videos...


Sir Ken Robinson on "Alternative Education is Good Education" -- TEDx talk in London

In late 2011, "Robinson presented a video TEDx talk in London, addressing how population growth and technology are fueling huge changes in education, and the imperative to make all schools progressive. He argues that the principles of what’s considered “alternative” education are those that should be applied to mainstream education."

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TEDxYouth@Columbus: Katharine Dye- "An alternative education"

"Education can no longer be confined to the class room, students need to venture out into the world and learn from their environment. First hand experiences is what shapes us and students can not get that from a book or a test. They can on the other hand gain skills, knowledge, and experience through hands on learning in the "real world". How can we apply this to school and the class room? Eliminate the class room, take the student out in to the world and let them grow through experience and their community."

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An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials

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Why Waldorf?

A new film about Waldorf education and Marin Waldorf School in California.