Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
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Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Edition by John Taylor Gatto exposes how compulsory schooling stifles creativity and critical thinking. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Gatto offers practical strategies for parents to foster self-directed learning, helping children reclaim their natural curiosity. Celebrated by 100,000+ families and backed by a powerful foreword from a tech entrepreneur, this bestseller is a must-read for those seeking educational freedom and real-world success.
| Best Sellers Rank | 22,176 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 184 in Home Schooling 289 in Teaching in Different School Systems 538 in Parenting (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,040 Reviews |
J**E
Expands The Mind
Thoroughly good read, cementing my personal thoughts and feelings into tangible certainty. Highly recommended. I look forward to reading it again, as a reminder if ever I should quiver with doubt.
C**Y
Apllies totally to UK educational systems.
American but perfectly adaptable to UK situations...
M**S
Accurate, truthful and a must read
This is a very excellent book and a must read. It will seriously open your mind up to reality and help you awaken and use your brain and educate yourself the way your supposed to. It is a serious eye opener. And makes very accurate point
O**Z
Very good book.
Very educational book, all I needed to make up my mind. Author show the behind of schooling, the one we as a parents aren't able to see . I would definitely recommend this book.
M**E
An important book.
I started reading, having watched a few of his Ted talks. I was shocked, especially as I'm a teaching assistant, but I can't refute what the author stated. I actually found myself agreeing with him. I would recommend it as a must read for all teachers.
A**A
Mechanism of social engineering explained.
Everyone who has a state education will be able to relate to this. Answers why people in early 1900 could read Shakespeare at the age of 10 compared to modern adults who still find it difficult to grasp. I heavily recommend "weapons of mass instruction" which is written later by the same author in 2010 for anyone who wants further details.
D**.
Plenty food for thought
Yea really interesting perspective. Plenty of food for thought, schools these days are all about exams and grades not true education. System needs changing
M**N
While a dark view it's in my opinion a reasonable one.
While a dark view it's in my opinion a reasonable one. For anyone who wish to lose their rose tinted glasses if you didn't do it while in school this is the book.
I**Z
Ok
Se tardó en llegar pero llegó. Llegó en buen estado y se ve que está interesante.
A**A
Quick read
A must read for every one who cares about children and society.
D**C
One of the most influential book in my life so far
Mr Gatto is nailing down an issue that stands clear in front of us, using a very effective language. A book that I am actively reccomending.
C**N
Dumbing Us Down
Ótima leitura para os interessados no tema da Educação.
A**Z
A powerful and eye-opening book.
Highly recommended for educators, families or curious minds interested in rethinking our approach to education.
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