Pat Farenga - Unschooling - AERO Conference 2015

The video discusses the work of Holt Associates in promoting homeschooling and unschooling, inspired by John Holt's educational philosophy. It highlights the growth of homeschooling from 25,000 children in 1981 to over 2.5 million in 2015. The concept of unschooling, which emphasizes learning outside traditional school settings, is explored through success stories like Grant Colfax. The video critiques the traditional education system and advocates for alternative approaches to learning.

What was the estimated number of children being homeschooled in 2015 according to the federal government?

• 1 million

• 25,000

• 5 million

• 2.5 million

What term did John Holt coin to describe an alternative to traditional schooling?

• Unschooling

• Self-learning

• Deschooling

• Homeschooling

Who influenced John Holt's ideas about education reform?

• Ivan Illich

• Paul Goodman

• George Dennis

• James Herndon

What is a key characteristic of unschooling according to the transcript?

• Standardized testing

• Structured curriculum

• Classroom-based learning

• Learning through play and exploration

Which example is given to illustrate the success of unschooling?

• A homeschooled student who became a teacher

• Grant Colfax, who succeeded without traditional schooling

• A child who learned through online courses

• A student who excelled in public school

What does the transcript suggest is a major flaw of traditional schooling?

• It lacks certified teachers

• It perpetuates societal inequalities

• It focuses too much on sports

• It is too expensive

According to the transcript, what is necessary for changing the current educational system?

• Leaving the system

• Working within the system

• Hiring more teachers

• More funding for schools