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Free to Learn
Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life
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In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today's constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development.
Drawing on evidence from anthropology, psychology, and history, he demonstrates that free play is the primary means by which children learn to control their lives, solve problems, get along with peers, and become emotionally resilient.
A brave, counterintuitive proposal for freeing our children from the shackles of the curiosity-killing institution we call school, Free to Learn suggests that it's time to stop asking what's wrong with our children, and start asking what's wrong with the system.
It shows how we can act, both as parents and as members of society, to improve children's lives and to promote their happiness and learning.
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Free to Learn by Peter Gray is praised for its compelling arguments about modern education, emphasising that traditional schooling often hinders children's natural learning and creativity. The book advocates for a more play-centered, self-directed approach, suggesting it can transform education positively. Reviewers appreciate its strong scientific foundation, its potential to provoke important discussions on educational reform, and its appeal to parents, educators, and policymakers alike.
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ISBN: 9780465084999
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 February 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Basic Books
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Peter Gray is a research professor in the Department of Psychology at Boston College. The author of Psychology, a highly regarded college textbook, he writes a popular blog called Freedom to Learn for Psychology Today. He lives in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
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