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In the unschooling movement, there is significant emphasis on empowering children to choose what they want to learn. I concur that freedom is a fundamental aspect of self-directed education, as intrinsic motivation facilitates more effective and efficient learning. However, I also believe that children sometimes benefit from guidance and encouragement to explore new endeavors. Having …

The journey of self-directed education is full of setbacks and doubt like any other journey. When you choose freedom, you have more responsibility, and you need to be strong and confident enough to take it. When my kids were in traditional school, I didn’t feel that much responsibility, I could always blame the school or …

My journey in self-directed education is filled with ups and down. I am learning from it like my children do. In the Montessori philosophy, one of the main elements is the preparation of the teacher especially spiritually. (B.Isaacs, 2012) said in her book about the Montessori approach “The teacher’s ability to reflect on his/her actions …

In the year 2020, I was just starting a new career in the education field. I had a diploma in the Montessori philosophy and worked for almost two years in a Montessori setting.  When COVID-19 was first discovered, no one expected the enormous change that will happen all around the world. Personally, I was very …