S2E28: Curiosity is the Curriculum with Philip Mott
In this episode, we’re chatting with Philip Mott, reluctant learner, turned elementary teacher, turned homeschooling father, about how his family uses curiosity as their curriculum.
👉 Philip shares
His story and how he came to lead the life he lives now
Why he homeschools his children
How his family manages the financial aspect of homeschooling
His perspective on curiosity as the curriculum
What his children are currently curious about
How to intrinsically motivate your children
About earning your child’s respect with authority and teamwork
Of the disadvantages of education system
The power of truly getting to know your child
Advantages of homeschooling
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👉 Links and Resources
http://www.philipmott.com/
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Guest Details
After graduating high school with a GPA of 2.2 and then shifting often between jobs, Philip Mott pursued higher education at the age of 26 and worked to earn a spot on the Dean’s List each semester. Five years of teaching led him to realize the timeline imposed on students was incongruent with the way learning most often happens. His experiences drove him to explore learning methods which honor the learner, the teacher, and learning itself. He now unschools his three children with his wife and writes parenting and education advice for families on his website.
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