Progressive education;
For a detailed explanation of the 8 core values of progressive education, please read the article 'Progressive Education: Why It’s Hard to Beat, But Also Hard to Find' by Alfie Kohn. See also Wikipedia: Progressive Education.
The Australasian Democratic Education Community (ADEC) is for all those interested and involved in progressive, alternative and democratic education.
It is for learners and educators regardless of age. It is for all in the community who wish to share and extend their experience and knowledge of such education. AAPAE provides a forum for discussion, debate, and research, a network for sharing and support and an incorporated association of likeminded individuals, schools, learning centres and education institutions working together on common issues.
The International Democratic Education Network (IDEN) is a network of schools, organisations and individuals all round the world that uphold ideals that include:
Members are self-selected. Their names and addresses and a minimal description appear in a data-base on the web site, and they receive two or three newsletters a year, mainly giving information about recent and future IDECs.
AERO's mission is to help create an education revolution to make student-centered alternatives available to everyone.
Towards this end, AERO provides information, resources and guidance to families, schools and organizations regarding their educational choices. AERO disseminates information internationally on topics such as: homeschooling, public and private alternative schools, and charter schools. AERO's long-term goal is to become a more effective catalyst for educational change by providing books, magazines, conferences, online courses, consultations, support groups, free videos, and organizational information and seminars in the field of alternative education.
The Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA) believes in an education that allows students and teachers to discover and expand their capacity and joy for learning and to thrive through active participation in vibrant learning communities.
Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behaviour, education, and parenting. He is an outspoken critic on the fixation with grades and test results in education. http://www.alfiekohn.org
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World-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award, Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. http://sirkenrobinson.com/
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John Dewey was a leading intellectual of his period and a major advocate of progressive education, educational and social reform.
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John Taylor Gatto is a retired school teacher with nearly 30 years experience in the classroom, named New York City Teacher of the Year on three occasions and author of several books on education. He is an activist critical of compulsory schooling and active supporter of unschooling.
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John Holt (1923-1985) was a teacher and controversial education writer who advocated school reform and ultimately became one of the forces behind the homeschooling movement of the 70’s and 80’s. He wrote ten books about education and founded the magazine 'Growing Without Schooling'.
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Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology at Boston College. He has conducted and published research in comparative, evolutionary, developmental, and educational psychology; published articles on innovative teaching methods and alternative approaches to education.
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Robin Grille is a former Kinma parent, a psychologist in private practice with twenty years' experience, and a parenting educator.
A passionate speaker and social change activist, Robin's extensive research has led him to feel that improved attention to babies' and children's emotional needs is the most powerful way to move societies toward sustainability and peace.
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An Australian Child Psychologist with almost 30 years' experience in private practice, consulting with parents and practitioners about children's development, behaviour, and social or emotional challenges. Louise has worked in mainstream and disability agencies and lectured at Flinders University in South Australia, having spoken extensively in Australia and internationally.
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Yaacov Hecht is an Israeli educator and worldwide pioneer of democratic education. Yaacov Hecht is an internationally distinguished leader and visionary in democratic education, learning theory, and societal change.
For international schools, please check out Wikipedia's List of Democratic Schools
Open Days
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When we are open again, we invite you to join us on our next Open event, hear how our dynamic, progressive, independent school works, and tour our beautiful Primary and Preschool, set in the bush on 5 acres of land. See how we offer a unique child-centred education for preschool and primary school aged children, which includes violin, French, basketball, bush walking, and much more. Morning Tea will be provided over Q&A after the tour. To book in call 9450 0738.
Preschool Open Day *Postponed*
We invite you to join us, hear about 'A day in the life of a Kinma Preschooler', meet staff, tour Preschool, hear about our play-based, child-centred curriculum and how it takes place in a challenging, nurturing and exciting learning environment. Learn more about how play and imagination are integral to our education approach, where children can choose to participate in a wide range of activities during the preschool day. To book call 9450 0738.
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You will have the opportunity to look around the Preschool and have an informal chat to answer all your questions, as well as meet the teachers and staff.
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