This volume provides a critical narrative inquiry into the learning experiences of adults and children at a community school in Canada.?The author draws on interviews from students and teachers at the alternative school, as well as her own autoethnographic experience, to build out a full picture of the experience and dynamics of the school.
Chapter One : Introduction, Prologue to the Story & the Alternative School Movement
Chapter Two: Holistic Theory and Critical Pedagogy
Chapter Three: Methodology
Chapter Four: The Newcomers
Chapter Five: Education Is Too Important to Be Left to Professionals
Chapter Six: Getting There Is Half the Fun
Chapter Seven: A Beautiful Little School
Chapter Eight: Conclusion
This volume provides a critical narrative inquiry into the learning experiences of adults and children at a Community School in Canada. It tells the story of a closely connected family of people living and learning together, combining activities such as learning to read and write with unconventional learning experiences such as trick riding, rodeo competitions, and yoga and meditation practices. Through tlc+