Hey Rik - I never told you this, but my family has personally benefitted tremendously by your keen eye re alternatives to traditional education. You forwarded a link to the Socratic Experience school many months ago. (https://socraticexperience.com/) I filed it away because our kid is homeschooled and has had no interest in organized schooling, but at the end of this summer I shared the idea with the family, we took a series of steps, interviewed a associate of the school, and enrolled him. It's been wonderful, because the approach of the school honors everything you describe by using conversation and dialogue as a means of assessing one's needs and rate of progress and providing resonant steps for learning. So here's a big belated thank you for that share! I have no doubt you'll do a great job finding the best learning opportunities and circumstances for your daughter. She's lucky to have such a thoughtful dad at the helm of her future.
That is so awesome Rick. I'm honored to have been of service in some way. From the sound of it the Socratic Experience does line up with some of the coaching values I talk about a lot. Didn't know you are homeschooling but that's great. I wish I could as well (writing about that this week).
The sweaty palms don’t go away. My daughter has started her education and I’m constantly re-thinking whether or not we have her in the place that is best for her. It’s a constant worry. But the fact that you’re already thinking about it, gives your daughter a better chance than most.
I'm in constant awe for your unwavering trust in other people's development, including your own daughter's, where it might be most tempting to try and "control" that!
Hey Rik - I never told you this, but my family has personally benefitted tremendously by your keen eye re alternatives to traditional education. You forwarded a link to the Socratic Experience school many months ago. (https://socraticexperience.com/) I filed it away because our kid is homeschooled and has had no interest in organized schooling, but at the end of this summer I shared the idea with the family, we took a series of steps, interviewed a associate of the school, and enrolled him. It's been wonderful, because the approach of the school honors everything you describe by using conversation and dialogue as a means of assessing one's needs and rate of progress and providing resonant steps for learning. So here's a big belated thank you for that share! I have no doubt you'll do a great job finding the best learning opportunities and circumstances for your daughter. She's lucky to have such a thoughtful dad at the helm of her future.
That is so awesome Rick. I'm honored to have been of service in some way. From the sound of it the Socratic Experience does line up with some of the coaching values I talk about a lot. Didn't know you are homeschooling but that's great. I wish I could as well (writing about that this week).
The sweaty palms don’t go away. My daughter has started her education and I’m constantly re-thinking whether or not we have her in the place that is best for her. It’s a constant worry. But the fact that you’re already thinking about it, gives your daughter a better chance than most.
If you put it like that, sweaty palms sound like the sign of top-notch parenting.
I'm in constant awe for your unwavering trust in other people's development, including your own daughter's, where it might be most tempting to try and "control" that!