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Sibylle Bay's avatar

I am someone who is really alone. I’ve (unconsciously) managed to deepen my relationship with my parents so I could have at least people with whom I am being authentic. I have never wanted to be a teacher, especially because I did not want to be a government agent. However, I could not find work in 2019 so I accepted to go teach on a indigenous reserve in Canada. I could do whatever I wanted, and I discovered I was a natural educator. Now that I see a dark future, and still struggles professionnally, I am into planning mode. And I decided to go get my teacher certification (the gov’s stamp!) so a dissident like me could evolve in the system. As a Ivan Illich (Deschooling Society) reader, it will be my sacrifice. And I hope it will give me enough credibility to ultimately built an alternative to schools and drag parents and adults in it.

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Wolfgang's avatar

The promotional material for Charlotte’s book says that it should be required reading for parents.

I feel it should be required reading for every educator or university student considering a career in education.

A difficult read, but eye opening to the point of being painful.

https://deliberatedumbingdown.com/ddd/deliberate-dumbing-down/

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Gary Shearer's avatar

As always Jan. Insightful and spot on. Astonishing how few see or know this. Love from an alive and (as always) crazy South Africa!

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Jan Wellmann's avatar

Love back brother!

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Beverly Cowan's avatar

We had the pleasure of transporting Charlotte from Maine to Albany NY, a 4 hr trip. We enjoyed learning one on one from Charlotte about the state of our education system. It was said that we should be awarded college credit for our time with her, though we got many more chances as we lived in Maine for 34 years. She was a treasure.

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Jan Wellmann's avatar

Thats amazing Beverly! Wanna hear more!

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Adam Lane's avatar

Absolutely, just as others said here Charlotte Iserbyt should be required reading for any authentic education. I've been telling people about her work for years. I think I mentioned her book in at least one of my videos. Alongside John Taylor Gatto’s books as well.

Gatto is another one who is an excellent source of knowledge on this topic. There is an excellent 5 part interview series done by Richard Grove. It's called, The Ultimate History Lesson: A Weekend with John Taylor Gatto

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YQiW_l848t8

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