Homeschool: An American History. The Educated Child. The Imperfect Homeschooler's Guide to Homeschooling. They Walked with God. Why would a public school teacher homeschool his own kids?
Find out in this insightful examination of the pros and cons of both public and home schools. Using a well-balanced mixture of careful research and personal experience, Guterson makes a case for the academic, social, and political benefits of homeschooling; offers a number of useful perspectives from which to view it; and suggests ideas for cooperation between school districts and homeschooling families.
Related Products. Lent and Easter Wisdom from G. Chesterton G. Julie Polanco. Or at least he has researched it more. I have given it a great deal of emotional thought, but not taken to the books in the same way that he has. Some of the issues he raises are completely unimportant to me;like the idea that taking my children out of public school is somehow undemocratic.
This is not his own opinion, rather an accusation he has run into from critics. Something i did feel helpful was his han David Guterson has thought much harder about his reasons for homeschooling than I have.
Something i did feel helpful was his handling of the question of socialization. Within this chapter I was reminded of the powerful influence of other adults in my children's lives. I am eager for them to have mentors outside myself and Matt in many areas of their education. Guterson's perspective within homeschooling is unique in that he is a public high school english teacher or was at the time he wrote this book. Because he has a foot in both doors he is able to compare and contrast the experiences on a daily basis in a way that most can't.
It seemed that his fundamental concern and advocation for his own choice to homeschool is that every child learns differently and at a different pace. As an Enlish teacher at a highschool he has no hope of being able to understand and conform to each of his students' needs. As a parent of three boys that he works with every day he can hope to assess and meet their individual needs like no classroom could. Feb 17, Janie rated it liked it Shelves: edupunction , non-fiction , pnw , r-and-r.
A homeschooling book written by a public school educator. He teaches high school English at Bainbridge High and homeschools his children. A friend recommended this one. I loved what he had to say in the introduction. What he came to in the conclusion seemed like it was written by a different man entirely.
I like that he didn't have too many prescriptions about doing home school. I resonate with his experience as a classroom teacher though I'm befuddled by his unexplained, passionless decision t A homeschooling book written by a public school educator. I resonate with his experience as a classroom teacher though I'm befuddled by his unexplained, passionless decision to keep at it.
I agree with his descriptions on the institutional troubles of public education. The book is anaconda long on problems, and is shorter than a toadstool on solutions -- and I think that's largely because he's in the system. Guterson is stuck in the Second Wave cf. Alvin Toffler. He almost looks ahead to the Third Wave, but he just isn't getting out his boogie board and going for it. He peppers the book with Progressive speech but can't seem to get down to brass tacks.
Jul 06, Jen Madsen rated it liked it. I ultimately chose public schooling for my children--then later placed them in a charter school before becoming a public school teacher myself. You may say I'm a bit conflicted when it comes to the politics of education.
Or, to spin it in another direction--I'm very broadminded. This book on homeschooling gives the simplest, most human argument for homeschooling I found. Guterson's reasons are not fear-based but spring from the natural relationship between a parent and child. Thinking about it n I ultimately chose public schooling for my children--then later placed them in a charter school before becoming a public school teacher myself. Thinking about it now almost makes me wish I'd taken another path back when my children were first entering the system.
Jul 11, Scott rated it really liked it. While David Guterson educates his three boys at home, he is not intent on championing homeschooling here so much as explaining the underlying rationale for it.
Guterson himself teaches English at a public high school and acknowledges that homeschooling is not for everybody. But, he says, there are strong academic, social, and poli 'Family Matters' offers a cogent look at the practice of homeschooling and, more broadly, the crucial role of parents and families in the education of young Americans.
But, he says, there are strong academic, social, and political grounds for examining the practice more closely. Jul 11, Annagrace rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed this book. I didn't always find it the easiest book to read the author's style is pretty dense sometimes but I think it offers a great overview of educational philosophies and our American school structure. I really appreciated reading a book on educating at home that is NOT from a religious or isolationist viewpoint so refreshing!
In other words, this is not a book of fear I really enjoyed this book. In other words, this is not a book of fear and hysteria but a rational challenge to rethink the options open to ALL children in our country, regardless of income-level and family structure.
May 07, Doni rated it liked it. If you can get past the terrible writing, this book is worth the read. The author is in the unusual position of being both a public school teacher and a homeschool teacher. This is not a guide on how to homeschool. It is not even a description of homeschooling.
It is somewhat of a defense of homeschooling. Homeschoolers tend to score as well or better than their school counterparts on standardized tests. Homeschoolers are in a better position to individualize programs of study to each individual If you can get past the terrible writing, this book is worth the read.
Homeschoolers are in a better position to individualize programs of study to each individual. Homeschoolers have had legal cases ruled in favor of their existence, so as not to conflict with freedom of belief. And that's about it. Apr 11, Elizabeth rated it really liked it Recommends it for: homeschoolers and educators.
I loved reading this book. It was packed with the history on the homeschooling movement, history of legal cases and information on methods, education philosophers and the authors own personal experiences as a school teacher and homeschooler to his three children.
Although I didn't agree with every thing he said he did bring up some though provoking points. I learned a lot from reading this book, especially the history of education. I would buy this book to keep on hand and use as a reference. Jul 03, Tori rated it really liked it Shelves: homeschooling.
Guterson makes a compelling case for homeschooling. As a teacher, himself, his Gatto-speak resonates deeply with me and probably with anyone who has lived inside the institution. His style is much more academic than Gatto, but he touches on many similar points.
Why do we separate ourselves from our children? How are we to learn from them if we shut them away as we do our old people? Very interesting book. Jul 01, Lisa rated it liked it Shelves: homeschooling. I picked this book up at Healthy Kids. This author is a high school english teacher, but also homeschools his own kids together with his wife.
After reading it I feel more intrigued and I want to ask people I know why they homeschool. Like everything in life, there are pros and cons to both. I don't know if I could do it or not, but I know Julia would get a better education at home. You just can top one-on-one instruction. I just wonder about all the rest she'd miss out on. Jan 06, Julie Clark rated it it was amazing Shelves: homeschool.
I randomly picked this book up off of the library shelf on my way out of the homeschool section one day. I am so glad that I did. What a thoughtful way with words this man has. The author was a public school teacher who chose along with his wife to homeschool his children. I have purchased a copy of this one to keep. He articulates the case for homeschooling in a way I have not read anywhere else.
Feb 28, Martha rated it it was ok Shelves: non-fiction , adult , education-homeschool. It's interesting, in a way, but I wouldn't really recommend it unless you want an exhaustive review of education in general, homeschool specifically, legal principles, etc, etc, ad nauseum sometimes. It is interesting if you want a lot of theory, but not very practical for "how to do it.
Oct 27, Candy rated it really liked it. Great book written by the author of Snow Falling on Cedars. He is a high school English teacher and he and his wife homeschool their children. Some great ideas about community learning and ways to give support and resources to moms of underprivileged preschoolers, rather than ripping those kids out of their homes at earlier and earlier ages.
Mar 03, Tracy rated it liked it Shelves: parenting. I thought this book was well written. I appreciated it especially because Guterson's style of reasoning through the pros and cons of homeschooling are similar to my own. While David Guterson educates his three boys at home, he is not intent on championing homeschooling here so much as explaining the underlying rationale for it. Guterson himself teaches English at a public high school and acknowledges that homeschooling is not for everybody.
But, he says, there are strong academic, social, and political grounds for examining the practice more closely. Guterson cites numerous studies which show that homeschoolers consistently outrank their counterparts on standardized test, tend to be better adjusted socially, and, despite the disadvantage inherent in their situation they have no transcripts to present to admissions boards , routinely enroll and flourish in leading colleges and universities.
Homeschooling also goes a long way, says Guterson, toward fostering independent-minded, critical citizens.
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