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E-book Title: Raising Leaders, Not Followers
Author: Kerry Beck
Book Description: Did You Know That A Majority of U.S. Children
(Public School, Private School & Homeschoolers)
Receive An Education Designed For the Poor?
Is Your Child One Of Them?
I was shocked to discover that most American children receive an Education Designed for the Poor...whether public school, private school or even homeschoolers!
That's right, most homeschool families and private schools provide an education historically designed for the poor. This type of education has also been called Conveyor Belt Education or Education from a Factory School.
When I taught in the public school I had no idea I was on the Education Conveyor Belt, offering an education to my kids that was intended for the poor. I didn't even know what that was. Each year I had a new crop of students and taught them the same skills as all the other fifth graders in our school. At the time I knew something was wrong, but couldn't put my finger on it. One thing that always bothered me was not really helping my students learn how to think. Our school never had enough money to buy a class set of a book that we could discuss and develop good thinking skills.
Fast Forward Several Years ...
By the time my oldest was ready for kindergarten, I knew I did not want her in the public school. We decided to enroll Ashley in a private Christian school. The first few years were okay, but the last two were horrors of the Conveyor Belt. When Ashley gave answers that weren't the textbook answer, using her mind to really think through the problem set before her, she was told to rewrite her essay. I told her I was proud of her answer because she spent time thinking for herself and lining up her answer with Scripture. Finally I told her, "Just write what the teacher wants." That was her last year in the private school.
The next year was my first year of homeschooling. The "public school teacher" in me came out. I decorated all the walls and had lesson plans for every hour of the day. Even though we had freedom to choose our studies and freedom how we would educate our children, I was still on the Education Conveyor Belt.
Patiently, God showed me alternatives for my children's education - Alternatives that are Superior to the conveyor belt. Although I have used a variety of methods to teach my children, Leadership Education is most profitable for my children's development and growth. For the past 4 years, I have experimented and implemented Leadership Education. Using Leadership Education has helped me Jump Off the Conveyor Belt
What Do I Mean By Conveyor Belt Education?
Conveyor Belt Education is provided by the government. Public education prepares everyone for a job, any job, by teaching them what to think. Public education historically existed to teach the poor so they could land a job. The poor had no other option but public education.
The rich hired a tutor for their children and provided them an education to lead their communities into the future. The middle class sent their children sent to private academies that used the strategies of the tutors with a small group of children. The poor had to settle for an education provided by the government.
Today, American children receive only a public education, set up for poor people to get a job. Their education is set up like a factory: everyone in the class gets the same education at the same age from the same textbooks, and they are tested the same and graded based upon the same scale regardless of their individual talents, goals, interests, personal mission. Conformity is the name of the game in public education.
I know the Conveyor Belt Education system well . . .I was a public school teacher for 6 years!
Professional education is anything from trade schools to law, medical & MBA schools. These programs create specialists by teaching them when to think. The professional system is similar to public education, but on much more competitive basis....the Competitive Conveyor Belt. Once you are in the program and decide what you want to do with your life, you must hop back on the conveyor belt for several years until you receive another diploma. Of course this type of education is mandated so you can really learn your profession. Any of this sound familiar??
On the other hand . . .
Leadership Education teaches students how to think and prepares them to be leaders in their homes and communities, thus becoming entrepreneurs, church elders and statesmen. This is the type of education that I want for my children and I would guess you want for your children. It encourages thinking outside the box, which is difficult for a majority of Americans.
Throughout history, leaders have been mentored by tutors. Often, they moved to prep schools where they study the classics by using the mentors approach. It is the Mentoring system and independent studies that create leaders. Unfortunately the leaders in America have been trained to be professionals and specialists - not leaders. Most of our nation consists of followers who do not have a problem with the system at hand. If your children are to overcome this dilemma, you must give them a superior education that prepares them to be entrepreneurs and statesmen by the historically-proven methods for training leaders.
How Can You Give Your Children a Leadership Education?
Raising Leaders, Not Followers is the tool you need to provide a leadership education with a love of learning, mentoring and classics. This three book set gives takes your from gaining your own education to guiding your students to become leaders. From the young child to the adult, Raising Leaders provides hands-on tips and a Biblical perspective.
- Practical Strategies to Implement Leadership Education - Over 90% of my customers said they want a book to help them implement Leadership Education. Raising Leaders, Not Followers has practical tips at all ages to help you today.
- Biblical Perspective of Leadership Education - Whenever I pursue something new, I must compare it to the grid of Scripture. This goes for educating my children. So Raising Leaders shows you why and how Leadership Education is especially important for Christians.
- Helps for All Ages - We start with the young and move to the old, providing practical tips all along the way of your student's education at home. Don't waste your time trying to coordinate all your kids at different ages; use Raising Leaders' practical strategies for your ENTIRE FAMILY.
- Raising Leaders, Not Followers - The first book in my set discusses leadership education and explains how parents can get started with their own family. Laying a foundation of character and a love of learning are absolutely necessary to train your children as a leader. Biblical principles and practical techniques are included.
- Teach Your Child "How to Think" with Mentoring - Mentoring with discussions is essential to teach your child to think for himself and become a wise leader. Discover how to lead a Socratic discussion, use a reading journal and apply Biblical principles to develop your young leader. Specific suggestions on being a good leader and guiding your students to think critically. Prepare your students to use their mind to solve problems and build relationships with those around them.
- Hop Off the Conveyor Belt - Tips & Stories - Real Life Experiences of Moms who use Leadership Education - Articles and more to help you along the way.
- Step-by-Step Helps to Get Started - Shows you a two-month plan to start your own education and transfer that to your children. You don't have to research how to get started. Follow our plan and you'll be off to a great start!
- Lists of Everything - Books, Questions, Literary Elements, Character Qualities, Daily Tips for Love of Learning, Schedules, and more.
- Real Life Stories - Moms that use Leadership Education contributed stories to share with you. Follow their advice and you won't have to make the same mistakes we've already made. They have paved the road before you, imparting their wisdom and experience just for you!
What Secrets Will You Find in Raising Leaders, Not Followers Package?
With this Book Set you can learn incredible strategies and tactics that I use to raise wise leader. The value of the ebook set "Raising Leaders, Not Followers" at is $135 plus ALL the bonuses included.
Here are the secrets you will learn in the manuscript...
- How to boost your child's ability to think
- How to use your child's interests to develop independent studies
- How to ask the best questions to stimulate thinking
- How to be a successful mentor to your children
- How to use classics to teach thinking skills
- How to change your education paradigm
- How to start Leadership Education in your homeschool
- How to use your philosophy & goals to improve your homescohool
- What to do with "Gaps" in your child's education
- How to get the most from a classic book
- How to lead a Socratic discussion with your children
- Which character traits are foundational to leadership education
- How to encourage humility in your children
- How to develop a good work ethic in your family
- How to balance Family Requirements with Student Choice
- What to do in Read Aloud Time with your family
- How to use Math books to inspire Math study
- How to help your child shift to independent study
- How to have homeschool in the car
- How to motivate your children to persevere
- How to have discussions in your own family
- How to keep record of your child's learning
- What to do with a "Routine Day"
- How to Inspire Your Children to educate themselves
- How to use projects to develop independence
- How to structure your time in your homeschool
- How to use classic books to broaden your child's perspective
- Which literary elements to teach your students
- How to start a reading journal
- How to use questions beyond your studies
- What to do when you feel overwhelmed
- What to expect of an independent student
- What to expect of a mentor
- How to have homeschool in the car
- How to personalize your child's education
- How to use classic books to discuss human nature
- What to do about Speed Reading
- How to use reading journals in your Socratic Discussions
- How to choose classic books to read
- How to integrate Scripture into your discussions
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