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Mother Nature'S Pedagogy: Biological Foundations For Children'S Selfdirected Education
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Children Come Into The World Biologically Designed To Educate Themselves. Their Natural Curiosity, Playfulness, Sociability, Willfulness, Adventurousness, Tendency To Look Ahead, And Desire To Do Well In The World Were All Shaped, By Natural Selection, To Serve The Function Of Education. In This Collection Of Essays, Developmental Psychologist Peter Gray Describes, With Research Evidence, How These Natural Tendencies Play Themselves Out In Children Who Are Not Schooled But, Instead, Are Allowed Ample Time And Opportunity To Exercise Their Natural Educative Drives. He Explains, Especially, How Children Learn From One Another When Allowed To Play Freely In Settings Where They Are Not Segregated By Age. In Addition, He Presents Evidence That Children Come Into The World With Prosocial Drivesto Help, Share, And Comfortthat Grow Ever Stronger When Adults Allow Them To Grow. He Also Discusses Adhd As A Natural And Valuable Personality Variation, Not A Disorder, Which Causes Problems In The Typical School Environment But Does Not Interfere With Selfdirected Education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mother Nature's Pedagogy'? A: The book explores how children's natural tendencies, such as curiosity and sociability, are biologically designed to facilitate self-directed education.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Peter Gray, a developmental psychologist known for his work on children's education and natural learning.
- Q: What type of educational approach does this book promote? A: The book promotes Self-Directed Education, emphasizing the importance of allowing children to learn through play and social interaction.
- Q: How does the author view ADHD in relation to education? A: Peter Gray discusses ADHD as a natural personality variation that can be valuable, rather than a disorder, and highlights how it may affect children in traditional school settings.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 172 pages.
- Q: When was 'Mother Nature's Pedagogy' published? A: The book was published on October 15, 2020.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the essays? A: Key themes include children's natural curiosity, the importance of play in learning, and the prosocial drives that develop when children are allowed freedom in their education.
- Q: Is there any specific age group this book targets? A: The book is relevant for educators and parents of children of all ages, particularly those interested in alternative education methods.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into how children's natural behaviors contribute to learning and the benefits of allowing unstructured play for educational development.