Everv hear of No Schooling...?

Question

Mkay.So school season is just around the corner.Recent problems w/the local highschool have caused us to search for other options for my schooling next year.
I have a feeling my mom may look into this thing called No Schooling.And,lol from the sound of it i already like it.
But just wondering if any of ya have heard of it,and if yes-what do you think?

Answer 1

Haven't heard of anything like this, unless it's a catchy curriculum name, Otherwise no schooling is just no schooling which equals no future

Answer 2

No schooling or Unschooling??? If this is the same thing then it's a child led method of studying.

I use an eclectic method of homeschooling. This is a combination of traditional (structured) and unschooling (child led) schooling so that she can do whatever she wants but also have a little structure for a couple hours a day. She get to do whatever she wants all day and then in the evening for 2 hours we sit down and she does some structured work for me on whatever it is I think she needs to work on.

Unschooling can be very fun because you get to follow your interests. My daughter is 9 and into recycling, has 4 gardens she unkeeps herself, sports, and is a vegetarian. These are all interests she explores on her own during unschooling.

Answer 3

It is a phrase that is sometimes used to describe un-schooling.
This however is not correct, since un-schooling simply means learning in a non-traditional manner.
This may, or may not include textbooks, depending on the students likes/dislikes.
This method is also child lead, meaning if the student would like to spend X amount of time on a specific subject, learning all they can about it, he/she is given the time, and resources to do so.
Un-schooling is living life, and learning from day to day experiences; "real life".
For us it works well, we do use a more traditional approach with math, reading, and writing.
Check these web sites for further information on this method of learning.
http://www.unschooling.com/

Edit:
I see many have concerns about test taking, and a lack of schooling for jobs.
Neither has ever been an issue in the young people I have seen graduate from home schooling.
The most important skills besides a good dose of self confidence, are reading, math, writing, and communication skills.
Taking a test is simple; study the material, and go for it.
The reason our children do not fear tests is because their self worth has never been tied to grades, or test scores.
If they do not pass the first time, their attitude is, I'll try again.

Answer 4

I have never heard a term No Schooling, except if you just mean no schooling of any kind, which since people learn automatically would really not be possible. I have heard of Unschooling. This is a student led, interest driven method of learning at home, could that be what you are thinking of?

Answer 5

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/01/27/gutierrez.unschooing/index.html
This is just an extension of a set of basic ideas that have been around for some time, mostly build on the idea that kids want to learn and school dulls the imagination. Notice that the girl in the story is doing a lot of things, presumably having resources provided to her by her mother/parents. Now imagine how it goes if both parent work at hard labor jobs and come home exhausted - it is a very selective process. If your mom is dedicated and you are motivated then maybe.
And in the future are two possible problems - one is how much the state looks at home schooling and expecting results and the other is how many tests you are going to have to take to prove to colleges and employers that you have the competance they want.
I would also have you look at how you are going to get some of the variety of experiences offered at most schools, beyond the meeting of people with diverse opinions, interests, and backgrounds into such simple things as photography club, science club, theatricals, chess club, choir, etc. If you live in a town where all these are in the school and no alternatives are available outside (say a town of 10-20,000 fifty miles from the next town that big) where are you going to get the experiences that will help you in college, jobs, and life?

Answer 6

Unschooling.
I'll send you a link from Youtube with interviews with Dayna Martin.
We are relaxed home schoolers. This is different from unschooling. It works for some people. They have some great ideas concerning human nature and our desire to learn.

Answer 7

I agree with most of the others who believe that "No Schooling" probably meant "Unschooling"... (which is interest-led or child-led learning).

Here are some good Unschooling sites:

http://www.homeschoolzone.com/unschooling/

http://www.homeschool.com/advisors/McKee/default.asp

http://www.homeschool.com/Approaches/unschooling.asp

Answer 8

No

I've heard of UNSCHOOLING, which is, essentially, practical hobbies that teach you real skills by doing rather than by a lesson plan.

Answer 9

I think you mean unschooling :) It works wonderfully as long as you are self-motivated and willing to pursue your interests, whatever they may be.

Check out the Teenage Liberation Handbook http://www.lowryhousepublishers.com/TeenageLiberationHandbook.htm

http://www.unschooling.com/

Answer 10

I've never heard of it but I've been homeschooled my whole life and it's awesome!! so if you decide to homeschool then it doesn't really matter what school you do. I love it, I can do my school anywhere, even in bed. And you get to sleep in!!