Product Description

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10272 in Books
• Published on: 1995-09-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
John Holt (1927-1985), one of this country’s leading educational and social critics, was the author of ten influential books which have been translated into fourteen languages. Known both as a passionate reformer and as ”the gentle voice of reason” (Life magazine), John Holt offers insights into the nature of learning that are more relevant today than ever before.

Customer Reviews

Love It
Holt was/is a revolutionary thinker who really starts your wheels turning. I love how accessible and natural he makes learning & teaching. Great for someone who is looking for motivational, inspirational material on how it may be possible to home educate their child(ren), and why they may be thinking about it. Underlines the many sad flaws and scars of the educational system in American schools today.

The Treasure Is At The End
I had a hard time with this one... I think its description needs to be more straight forward: reads like a scientific journal/notes of observations. I was bored a lot, but determined to complete the book.

I was glad I did. The last chapter and follow up were the best parts of the book! I loved the last chapter that summed up all of his thoughts and observations into an idea. Very thought provoking.

Now someone just starting out on the parenting track might enjoy his notes and observations better than someone who has already been through it like me.

Why teaching should be tailored to meet the needs of the student
The book offers a careful look at how young children learn. The book makes a good case for providing the right environment to let children learn at their own pace. Instead of squashing children's natural inclination to learn it is incumbent on educators to provide for the awakening in the young mind the thirst for knowledge. A must read for parents and educators.