Education Consulting
Example of SDS
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Self-Directed Schooling
Developing independence requires instruction, guidance, and freedom of choice to give meaning and purpose to it all.
The more choice is removed from this process, the less a person sees the value in that instruction and guidance.
A child will need a parent/guardian/authority at first but will slowly require independent ownership of choice.
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Authority and responsibility starts with the parent and transitions to the child over time.
EXAMPLE: SCHEDULING
"First Five" (Infant, Toddler)
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Be Predictable and Prepared, but Flexible!
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Parent/Guardian/Authority Designs and Maintains Schedule
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​Flexibility keeps Parent Sanity while Meeting Needs of Child and Self
Primary Student
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Parent/Guardian/Authority Designs Framework Schedule
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Child is Coached in Flexibly Maintaining Own Schedule
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Child is Taught Primary Core Skills and Concepts
With so much that happens in a day,
balancing work and play is important
to be modeled and coached over time.
Secondary Student
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Parent/Guardian/Authority Suggests* Framework Schedule
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Child Maintains Increased Responsibility of Own Schedule
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Child is Taught Secondary Core Skills and Concepts
*Coaching in primary development. may require continued design.
THE GOAL:
A self-directed student designs and maintains a schedule that meets the personal, social, and societal needs of both the local and global communities that student has, is, and will impact.
