Raising Wildlings

Curiosity is the Curriculum with Philip Mott

July 19, 2021 Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell Season 2 Episode 28
Raising Wildlings
Curiosity is the Curriculum with Philip Mott
Show Notes

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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