Books by Dr. Alan (IOE Thomas

Explores the scope for informal learning within children's everyday lives. This book examines the informal acquisition of literacy and numeracy and the role of parents and others in informal learning. It shows how children proactively develop their own learning agendas. It is suitable for education practitioners, researchers and parents.

An introductory guide to home educating for parents considering or involved in home education, this title includes: help for parents to decide if home education will work for their family; guidance on subjects and curriculum; and help to refine the skills of experienced home educators.

With increasing numbers of parents choosing to educate their children at home, an opportunity exists to explore education outside the school environment. Focusing on informal learning, this text examines in depth how children can acquire an education simply through everyday experiences.