Are parents qualified to teach their kids?
A Professor of Education at the Top Teachers College in America responds
Are parents qualified to teach their kids? I asked Britt Hamre, professor at the #1 Teacher’s College in the United States to find out…. Britt (who also homeschooled her son) also provides insights on teaching strategies parents can use at home with kids, as well as brilliant guidance for developing curriculum based around your child’s interests and goals.
About the episode
Dr. Britt Hamre is a distinguished professor at Columbia Teachers College. With a rich academic background, including a bachelor's in special education focused on severe cognitive disabilities, a master's degree in early childhood education, and a doctorate in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, she is a true expert in her field. Her role as a co-director of the Teacher's College Inclusive Classrooms Project, coupled with her experience as a homeschooling mother, endows her with a unique perspective and extensive expertise, making her an indispensable asset to the education community.
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Curriculum
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Brooklyn Apple Academy (The homeschool co-op in Brooklyn that Britt's son attended.)
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