It is a common misconception that a progressive school is one big playground where kids are just playing all day, not memorizing enough info and are just too free… like wild animals in the jungle. Though it is tempting to make a huge playground for them to play in all day (because what’s wrong with that??), progressive schools defy the old adage that learning is not supposed to be fun.
1. There’s no structure. Every school curriculum has structure. There are class schedules and routines, scope and sequence charts and developmental checklists. Without these structures, we cannot reach our goals. Why doesn’t it look structured? Because the teachers make sure that the schedules, plans and activities are holistic. There are downtimes, creative times, and play time… things needed in a child’s school day.
2. The students are too rowdy and noisy. I’m all for obedience but Im also all for being…
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