Jerry Mintz - Alternative Education

Jerry Mintz - Alternative Education

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9th - 10th Grade

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Jerry Mins, founder of the Alternative Education Resource Organization, discusses the concept of learner-centered education, contrasting it with traditional paradigms that view learners as needing to be forced to learn. He emphasizes the natural learning abilities of children and the importance of fostering this through learner-centered approaches. The organization networks and supports such schools globally, offering resources for starting new alternatives. Mins also provides guidance on finding local alternative education options and discusses the legal status of homeschooling in various countries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the alternative education resource organization?

Teacher-centered education

Learner-centered education

Standardized testing

Technology-driven education

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is the common belief about people in traditional education paradigms?

People are naturally disciplined

People are naturally lazy

People are naturally curious

People are naturally creative

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe homework is counterproductive in a learner-centered approach?

It encourages creativity

It promotes collaboration

It fosters independence

It forces learning of uninteresting topics

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the organization offer to help start new alternative schools?

Standardized curriculum

Government partnerships

Online courses

Financial grants

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which countries is homeschooling not legal, according to the speaker?

Germany and Sweden

Australia and New Zealand

United States and Canada

France and Italy