Mont-Libre Agile Learning Centre (Mont-Libre) is an independent inclusive multi-age bilingual democratic learning centre servicing children who are registered for homeschooling in Quebec, Canada.[1][2] Mont-Libre Agile Learning Centre is part of the alternative education movement and is the first democratic learning centre to be established in the province of Quebec. Mont-Libre is located in the borough of La Petite Patrie, Montreal. The centre was founded in response to the desperate need for a space to support children and their families who do not fit in the traditional school system. The founders of Mont-Libre, Marc-Alexandre Prud'homme and others, also founded the Quebec Network of Democratic Schools (RÉDAQ).[3][4][5][6]

Philosophy and educational structure

Mont-Libre prioritises self-directed learning, non-violent communication, transformative justice, democratic decision-making processes, a love of learning and community involvement.[7] The centre follows the tenets of unschooling.

Mont-Libre decision-making processes are organised via democratic assemblies held every week.[8] Mont-Libre community members are free to explore their own interests as long as their interests do not encroach negatively on others.[9] Similar to the Summerhill School, founded by A.S. Neill the centre follows progressive educational philosophies, with an attitude of meeting students where they are at. Mont-Libre is an example of community-based democratic education and alternative education.[10][11][12]

References

  1. ^ Péloquin, Tristan (2022-09-06). "Non-scolarisation: Une enfance buissonnière". La Presse (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2025-01-11.
  2. ^ Péloquin, Textes : Tristan; Jean, Ph0tos : Olivier (2022-09-07). "Non scolarisation: Les centres d'apprentissage libre se multiplient". La Presse (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2025-01-11.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ St-Germain, Nicolas (2018-01-31). "Écoles démocratiques : apprendre librement". Montréal Campus (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-11.
  4. ^ "Contact – REDAQ". Retrieved 2025-01-11.
  5. ^ "Werewolf Party: How Playing Can Enhance Self-Directed Learning in an Agile Learning Centre". Alliance for Self-Directed Education. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
  6. ^ HeySummit. "Sommet sur l'éducation à la maison / IEF 2025". Sommet sur l'éducation à la maison / IEF 2025. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  7. ^ "Des écoles pas comme les autres! - École branchée" (in French). 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
  8. ^ "Our principles - Mont-Libre". 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
  9. ^ "Our principles - Mont-Libre". 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
  10. ^ Péloquin, Tristan (2022-09-06). "Non-scolarisation: Une enfance buissonnière". La Presse (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  11. ^ "Mont-Libre: Centre éducatif agile de Montréal". Alliance for Self-Directed Education. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  12. ^ Péloquin, Textes : Tristan; Jean, Ph0tos : Olivier (2022-09-07). "Non scolarisation: Les centres d'apprentissage libre se multiplient". La Presse (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2025-02-26.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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