Welcome - Start here
7m 35s
Welcome to LaaF! Watch this session first.
I'll also address a few issues regarding this program.
Outline of the program
Welcome Week:
Welcome
How this program works
Week 1: How we learn
Foundations -dependence to independence
How humans actually learn
Learning from experts
Week 2: What can I do as a parent
Inspiration
Connection
Conversation
Week 3: Education and Society
Overview of history of schooling
Philosophies as to the value of education
The educational landscape today
Week 4: Relationships
The importance of attachment
Beyond Rewards and punishments
Freedom, autonomy and morality
Week 5: Play
Why humans play.
Children playing together.
Adults playing with children.
Week 6: Practical Reading, Writing and Maths
Reading, listening and watching
Writing, speaking, producing
Maths and science
Week 7: Gender differences + future study and work
Scientific differences between boys and girls
How these differences affect development and learning.
Regarding higher education and work
Week 8: Making our priorities a reality
Socialisation
Lifestyle choices
Final Thoughts