Why let Tim and Lisa learn at home than send them to school?
Well, first of all, you don't have to wake them up at 7 every
morning and bundle them off to school with umpteen numbers of
instructions, and wait with an anxious heart till they return.
Homeschooling gives you more control over the influences that
affect your child. The growth and development of your child
is removed from the realm of the unknown. You, and you alone
can decide what your child needs to do or learn. Tailoring
the curriculum to suit the needs and interests of the child
is one of the most obvious benefits of homeschooling
Individual attention is another salient benefit of
homeschooling. For instance, if Lisa needs more time to learn
Math, then she can reduce the time for her English lessons.
There are no fixed hours of learning per subject. This means
that a child has the advantage of assigning more number of
hours to the subject that seems tough WITHOUT any additional
pressure. The amount of time needed to learn each subject
will depend on the abilities and interests of the child.
The schooling of the child becomes an extended family activity.
Parents get involved in every step of the learning procedure.
Field trips and experiments become family activities. Thus,
the child receives more quality time with his parents. The
entire family shares games, chores and projects. Family
closeness becomes the focus here. The child is also free of
any negative peer pressure while making choices and decisions.
Competition is limited when it comes to homeschooling. The
child does not need to prove his ability with regards to other
children. His confidence remains intact. Since parents have a
deep understanding of their child, they can plan the learning
program to pique the child's interest. It is also possible to
intersperse difficult tasks with fun activities. A tough hour
with Algebra can be followed by a trip to the nearest museum.
Learning becomes fun. Parents can also tailor the curriculum to
suit the learning style of the child. Some children learn through
reading, while others need to write, and still others need to see
objects in action.
Homeschooling allows parents to take control over the moral and
religious learning of the child. Parents have the flexibility to
incorporate their beliefs and ideologies into the child's curriculum.
There is no confusion in the child's mind either because there is
no variation between what is being taught and what is being practiced.
Lastly, more and more parents are getting disillusioned with the
public school system. They believe that their children are being
pushed too hard or too little. Other worrying issues pertaining to
discipline and ethics also make the school system less welcome. Many
repudiate the educational philosophy of grouping children solely on
the basis of their age. Some parents themselves have unhappy memories
of their own public school experience that motivates them to opt for
homeschooling when it comes to their own children.
Homeschooling is the best way to teach a child if you have the time,
the ability and the interest to follow through with his education. After
all, nobody can understand or appreciate your child more than yourself.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Homeschooling Methods
For many people, homeschooling may call to mind the picture of two
or three children sitting at a table and writing feverishly in
their workbooks, while mom or dad stands nearby. This is the not
entirely true. There are different methods of homeschooling,
and the method you choose will decide the curriculum and your
style of teaching. Given below are some of the most influential
and popular homeschooling methods.
The Charlotte Mason method:
Charlotte Mason is known as the founder of the homeschooling
movement. A homeschooler herself, she was passionate in her zeal
to lay out the foundations for an effective a complete
homeschooling program that is fun and educational at the same
time. This method focuses on all the core subjects with emphasis
placed on classical literature, poetry, fine arts, classical music
and craft. Mason used a variety of books from classical
literature, which she called 'Living Books'. Since this method
encourages a passionate awareness of literature, the child is read
to daily from the 'Living Books'. After this, the child is asked
to narrate what she has heard. This process begins at the age of
six, and by ten the child is expected to write her narrations in
her book. Mason also advocated the use of 'Nature Diaries'. After
each short and interesting lesson, the child is asked to go to
Nature and draw observations from Nature. Thus the child also
gains a sense of respect for her environment. Mason believed that
development of good character and behavior was essential to the
complete development of the child's personality.
The Eclectic Homeschooling:
This is a mixture of various homeschooling techniques. Here, the
innovative parents trust their own judgment and pick out the
topics that make the best curriculum for their child. Such parents
continuously look out for the best products that will meet the
needs of their homeschoolers. Most Eclectic homeschooling
curriculums are improvised. This means that the basic curriculum
is ready-made. The parents then make changes in the curriculum to
accommodate the individual needs and interests of their children.
The child's gifts, temperament, learning style and interests
dictate the curriculum. Eclectic programs include visits to the
museum, libraries and factories.
Unschooling:
A Boston public educator name John Holt laid the beginnings of the
unschooling method. He believed that children learned best when
they are free to learn at their own pace and when they are guided
by their own interests. His message was to 'unschool' the child.
This method is a hands-on approach to learning, where the parent
takes definite cues from the children. There is no definite
curriculum, schedules or materials. This method is the most
unstructured of the various homeschooling techniques.
The Montessori Method:
This method began in Italy, when it was observed that children
have acute sensitive periods, during which they undergo periods of
intense concentration. During such phases, a child will repeat an
activity till he gains a measure of self-satisfaction. The
Montessori method depends on a prepared environment to facilitate
learning. All the materials used in this method are designed to
satisfy the inner desire for spiritual development of the child.
The materials used progress from simple to complex, and are rather
expensive.
These are just a few of the methods of homeschooling. Whatever the
method, the underlying factor is flexibility and a keen interest
in the desires of the child. The secret is to use the child's
desire for knowledge to further his education.
or three children sitting at a table and writing feverishly in
their workbooks, while mom or dad stands nearby. This is the not
entirely true. There are different methods of homeschooling,
and the method you choose will decide the curriculum and your
style of teaching. Given below are some of the most influential
and popular homeschooling methods.
The Charlotte Mason method:
Charlotte Mason is known as the founder of the homeschooling
movement. A homeschooler herself, she was passionate in her zeal
to lay out the foundations for an effective a complete
homeschooling program that is fun and educational at the same
time. This method focuses on all the core subjects with emphasis
placed on classical literature, poetry, fine arts, classical music
and craft. Mason used a variety of books from classical
literature, which she called 'Living Books'. Since this method
encourages a passionate awareness of literature, the child is read
to daily from the 'Living Books'. After this, the child is asked
to narrate what she has heard. This process begins at the age of
six, and by ten the child is expected to write her narrations in
her book. Mason also advocated the use of 'Nature Diaries'. After
each short and interesting lesson, the child is asked to go to
Nature and draw observations from Nature. Thus the child also
gains a sense of respect for her environment. Mason believed that
development of good character and behavior was essential to the
complete development of the child's personality.
The Eclectic Homeschooling:
This is a mixture of various homeschooling techniques. Here, the
innovative parents trust their own judgment and pick out the
topics that make the best curriculum for their child. Such parents
continuously look out for the best products that will meet the
needs of their homeschoolers. Most Eclectic homeschooling
curriculums are improvised. This means that the basic curriculum
is ready-made. The parents then make changes in the curriculum to
accommodate the individual needs and interests of their children.
The child's gifts, temperament, learning style and interests
dictate the curriculum. Eclectic programs include visits to the
museum, libraries and factories.
Unschooling:
A Boston public educator name John Holt laid the beginnings of the
unschooling method. He believed that children learned best when
they are free to learn at their own pace and when they are guided
by their own interests. His message was to 'unschool' the child.
This method is a hands-on approach to learning, where the parent
takes definite cues from the children. There is no definite
curriculum, schedules or materials. This method is the most
unstructured of the various homeschooling techniques.
The Montessori Method:
This method began in Italy, when it was observed that children
have acute sensitive periods, during which they undergo periods of
intense concentration. During such phases, a child will repeat an
activity till he gains a measure of self-satisfaction. The
Montessori method depends on a prepared environment to facilitate
learning. All the materials used in this method are designed to
satisfy the inner desire for spiritual development of the child.
The materials used progress from simple to complex, and are rather
expensive.
These are just a few of the methods of homeschooling. Whatever the
method, the underlying factor is flexibility and a keen interest
in the desires of the child. The secret is to use the child's
desire for knowledge to further his education.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Financing Homeschooling
When people speak about teaching their children from home in the
absence of any sure or structured curriculum, it is perhaps
natural to think that homeschooling is cheap. But this is far from
the truth. Although homeschooling does not stick to any particular
text, this is perhaps more of a bane than a boon, when it comes to
finance.
In the event you take another important factor in to consideration,
homeschooling costs may effective triple. The necessity for having
of the parents tied to the house and fully dedicated to providing
schooling deprives the relatives of a second earning member. The
average homeschooling teacher is usually a lady with a college
degree. This means that he can basically bring home a pay of $35,000
or more. It is also fascinating to note that most families that
have over two children do not opt for homeschooling at all.
When you need to make sure that your children receives
state-of-the-art schooling so that they can compete with regular
school goers, expenses will naturally mount. The actual cost of
educating a kid at home is surprisingly high. Up-to-date
textbooks, work materials, a library, computing equipment,
lighting, specially designed furniture all cost funds. In this
case, the cost may be slightly lesser when it comes to
homeschooling the second kid. Add to this any additional tuition
cost for tutors who come to teach subjects that cannot be handled
by parents, like higher-level math or science. The total cost can
be a bit mind boggling.
But, there's those who have been successful in carrying out
homeschooling at low rates. This is dependent on the size of the
relatives, the support group, the type of materials used and the
availability of the material. When successive children can reuse
the materials, cost goes down. Much of the work material can be
got from vendors of homeschooling materials. A membership in a
public library, theater, concerts, ballets and other cultural
events also help in cutting costs. Sometimes, it is even feasible
to barter expertise. For example, the brother of an 8-year elderly
gives dancing classes, and her daughter receives drawing classes
at no cost. Support groups let you divide the cost of field
journeys, science projects and fairs.
Regardless of the cost, advocates of homeschooling say that the
benefits far outweigh these considerations. When you can
pick what knowledge your kid receives and when he or he
ought to be taught and to what extent, it gives you lots of freedom
and lots of power. Both the children as well as the parents
benefit from this mutually enriching experience.
absence of any sure or structured curriculum, it is perhaps
natural to think that homeschooling is cheap. But this is far from
the truth. Although homeschooling does not stick to any particular
text, this is perhaps more of a bane than a boon, when it comes to
finance.
In the event you take another important factor in to consideration,
homeschooling costs may effective triple. The necessity for having
of the parents tied to the house and fully dedicated to providing
schooling deprives the relatives of a second earning member. The
average homeschooling teacher is usually a lady with a college
degree. This means that he can basically bring home a pay of $35,000
or more. It is also fascinating to note that most families that
have over two children do not opt for homeschooling at all.
When you need to make sure that your children receives
state-of-the-art schooling so that they can compete with regular
school goers, expenses will naturally mount. The actual cost of
educating a kid at home is surprisingly high. Up-to-date
textbooks, work materials, a library, computing equipment,
lighting, specially designed furniture all cost funds. In this
case, the cost may be slightly lesser when it comes to
homeschooling the second kid. Add to this any additional tuition
cost for tutors who come to teach subjects that cannot be handled
by parents, like higher-level math or science. The total cost can
be a bit mind boggling.
But, there's those who have been successful in carrying out
homeschooling at low rates. This is dependent on the size of the
relatives, the support group, the type of materials used and the
availability of the material. When successive children can reuse
the materials, cost goes down. Much of the work material can be
got from vendors of homeschooling materials. A membership in a
public library, theater, concerts, ballets and other cultural
events also help in cutting costs. Sometimes, it is even feasible
to barter expertise. For example, the brother of an 8-year elderly
gives dancing classes, and her daughter receives drawing classes
at no cost. Support groups let you divide the cost of field
journeys, science projects and fairs.
Regardless of the cost, advocates of homeschooling say that the
benefits far outweigh these considerations. When you can
pick what knowledge your kid receives and when he or he
ought to be taught and to what extent, it gives you lots of freedom
and lots of power. Both the children as well as the parents
benefit from this mutually enriching experience.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Disadvantages of public schooling
When we consign our children to public schools, we feel satisfied
that they are receiving 'quality education'. But, are we really
getting our money's worth? More importantly, are the children
gaining anything from this kind of a learning procedure?
Socialization is hailed as one of the greatest advantage of
schools. This is the place where the child picks up the rudiments
of social skills that help him survive. But in truth, a regular
school-going child can interact only with his peers. He may bully
younger children or fear older ones. He does not know how to
behave with an adult. This is because in the school environment
he interacts only with his peers. A homeschooling environment
brings in a more natural social environment.
A regular school going child cannot read literature. He cannot
keep silent or think in depth about any one thing. The artificial
'busy'ness imposed upon him by the school disallows quiet
contemplation. Rowdy and destructive behavior, as seen among
peers, is more noticeable in school-goers.
There is little long-standing knowledge among regular school goers
because most things are learnt for the exam. There is no
correlation of facts with life. The child may know a lot, but
understands very little. This is where the homeschoolers beat the
regular school goers. Ultimately, homeschoolers emerge more adept
at facing the outside world.
that they are receiving 'quality education'. But, are we really
getting our money's worth? More importantly, are the children
gaining anything from this kind of a learning procedure?
Socialization is hailed as one of the greatest advantage of
schools. This is the place where the child picks up the rudiments
of social skills that help him survive. But in truth, a regular
school-going child can interact only with his peers. He may bully
younger children or fear older ones. He does not know how to
behave with an adult. This is because in the school environment
he interacts only with his peers. A homeschooling environment
brings in a more natural social environment.
A regular school going child cannot read literature. He cannot
keep silent or think in depth about any one thing. The artificial
'busy'ness imposed upon him by the school disallows quiet
contemplation. Rowdy and destructive behavior, as seen among
peers, is more noticeable in school-goers.
There is little long-standing knowledge among regular school goers
because most things are learnt for the exam. There is no
correlation of facts with life. The child may know a lot, but
understands very little. This is where the homeschoolers beat the
regular school goers. Ultimately, homeschoolers emerge more adept
at facing the outside world.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Homeschool Burnout
When a parent takes on the responsibility of educating his or her
child, homeschool burnout is of the more common issues they
must deal with. There's plenty of reasons that lead to this
burnout: an disease, a brand new child, added responsibility, alter in
process etc.
The signs of burnout vary from lack of patience to overeating
& crying without any apparent reasons. Surprisingly, a burnout
require not be such a bad thing. It is a wake-up call - an indicator
that things are not going well & that you require to reschedule.
Reversing or avoiding a burnout is feasible in the event you get fair
warning.
First, lower your expectations. Do not be a perfectionist. Take
the lovely days with the bad. Next, when something does not appear to
work, look for alternative methods. Flexibility is a key
factor. If tension starts mounting, take a break. When necessary,
alter the style of teaching. For example, small kids love to
take on their spellings when they quiz an adult.
Avoid overkill. Do not pack plenty of activities for the sake of
socializing your child. A worn out mom means a grouchy child &
that means no happiness. Get support from your partner or a
neighbor or a support group. Don't try to accomplish everything by
yourself. Homeschooling means 'happy schooling' - don't forget
that.
child, homeschool burnout is of the more common issues they
must deal with. There's plenty of reasons that lead to this
burnout: an disease, a brand new child, added responsibility, alter in
process etc.
The signs of burnout vary from lack of patience to overeating
& crying without any apparent reasons. Surprisingly, a burnout
require not be such a bad thing. It is a wake-up call - an indicator
that things are not going well & that you require to reschedule.
Reversing or avoiding a burnout is feasible in the event you get fair
warning.
First, lower your expectations. Do not be a perfectionist. Take
the lovely days with the bad. Next, when something does not appear to
work, look for alternative methods. Flexibility is a key
factor. If tension starts mounting, take a break. When necessary,
alter the style of teaching. For example, small kids love to
take on their spellings when they quiz an adult.
Avoid overkill. Do not pack plenty of activities for the sake of
socializing your child. A worn out mom means a grouchy child &
that means no happiness. Get support from your partner or a
neighbor or a support group. Don't try to accomplish everything by
yourself. Homeschooling means 'happy schooling' - don't forget
that.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Homeschooling & The Relatives
According to the National Middle For Schooling Statistics,
one.1 million children underwent homeschooling in 2005 alone. That is
lots of children. One time on a time, homeschooling was one time a
radical statement - something like a declaration of independence.
It was the conservative Christians who advocated homeschooling in
the '80s & legalized it in every State. But the typical
homeschooler of the day is not religiously motivated.
All these families have thing in common - a long enduring
dedication to the sanctity of childhood. The children in these
families are accorded a primary position. Lots of think, &
rightly so, that homeschooling allows parents to bring up children
in a more natural & nurturing surroundings. Public schools can
make nervous, diffident & downright mean. Children who get
schooled at home are shielded from these damaging negative
influences till they reach an age where they can handle it.
Recent surveys indicate that parents are actually fed up of
the public school systems where much of the learning is
superficial & compulsory. They are also concerned about negative
school surroundings ranging from drugs & abuse to negative peer
pressure. As a result, they have a surprising mix of individuals who form
the homeschooling world of today. They cut across all religious
& regional borders. Their main aim is providing significant &
productive learning through a method that strengthens the bond
between the various relatives members.
Homeschooling draws the whole relatives in to the religious
task of schooling. Everyone is put to work. The parents together
form a bond with the children. Any experience can be turned in to
an educational experience. Both the parents are aware of exactly
what is going in to their kid's head. Parents also have greater
control on the kind of religious & moral values that the infant
imbibes. Even watching a film together can become a learning
experience. Journeys to the libraries & other places become
educational as well as recreational.
A homeschooling relatives is primarily dependent on the income of
earning member. That means that often spending has to be curtailed
& proper planning of expenditure is a must. This helps to bring
the relatives members together & everybody gets involved in the
process of saving money.
Having a parent at home to oversee, to nurture & take care of the
children brings with it lots of affection & caring. Even your
husband chips in & there is no room for boredom. Yes,
issues do crop up, & there's lots of misgivings in your
mind. But when you know that your children can always count on you,
& your children know it , then homeschooling becomes a richly
rewarding experience.
one.1 million children underwent homeschooling in 2005 alone. That is
lots of children. One time on a time, homeschooling was one time a
radical statement - something like a declaration of independence.
It was the conservative Christians who advocated homeschooling in
the '80s & legalized it in every State. But the typical
homeschooler of the day is not religiously motivated.
All these families have thing in common - a long enduring
dedication to the sanctity of childhood. The children in these
families are accorded a primary position. Lots of think, &
rightly so, that homeschooling allows parents to bring up children
in a more natural & nurturing surroundings. Public schools can
make nervous, diffident & downright mean. Children who get
schooled at home are shielded from these damaging negative
influences till they reach an age where they can handle it.
Recent surveys indicate that parents are actually fed up of
the public school systems where much of the learning is
superficial & compulsory. They are also concerned about negative
school surroundings ranging from drugs & abuse to negative peer
pressure. As a result, they have a surprising mix of individuals who form
the homeschooling world of today. They cut across all religious
& regional borders. Their main aim is providing significant &
productive learning through a method that strengthens the bond
between the various relatives members.
Homeschooling draws the whole relatives in to the religious
task of schooling. Everyone is put to work. The parents together
form a bond with the children. Any experience can be turned in to
an educational experience. Both the parents are aware of exactly
what is going in to their kid's head. Parents also have greater
control on the kind of religious & moral values that the infant
imbibes. Even watching a film together can become a learning
experience. Journeys to the libraries & other places become
educational as well as recreational.
A homeschooling relatives is primarily dependent on the income of
earning member. That means that often spending has to be curtailed
& proper planning of expenditure is a must. This helps to bring
the relatives members together & everybody gets involved in the
process of saving money.
Having a parent at home to oversee, to nurture & take care of the
children brings with it lots of affection & caring. Even your
husband chips in & there is no room for boredom. Yes,
issues do crop up, & there's lots of misgivings in your
mind. But when you know that your children can always count on you,
& your children know it , then homeschooling becomes a richly
rewarding experience.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Homeschooling Hours
How plenty of, how often & when? These are some oft-repeated
questions when it comes to homeschooling hours. Flexibility is of
coursework of the key underlying principles behind homeschooling.
This flexibility applies not only to the curriculum but also to
the number of hours. It is only natural that parents,
in the event that they have started out on homeschooling ought to feel that
their children ought to be at their books on a regular basis when regular
school-goers are at school. This is not only fallacious but can
even be damaging & counter-productive.
of the most ignored but glaring drawbacks of the public
schooling process is the sheer waste of time & energy that it
causes. Plenty of periods are basically wasted away & the child
effectively derives only 1-3 hours of study everyday. Then, there
are days when the studies become intensive & other days when
it is only games & no work at all. There is a lot of 'invisible
wastage' involved here.
Early on in your homeschooling practice, work out a schedule. It
is advisable to stick to the same hours everyday. A process makes
it simpler to learn & gives structure to the learning experience.
It also tells the scholars that parents are strict about their
learning. A process also allows your child to free his mind from
other activities & focus on studies. He knows that a
particular time is strictly set aside for learning.
The actual number of hours that you need depends on the curriculum
you have chosen & the learning style that suits your child. If
you are dealing with a subject that appears to be more complex, you
may need to sit with the child for an extended period. Using various
techniques, it may be necessary to demonstrate what you are trying
to teach. For example, a lesson in Algebra may take more time
than a lesson in English.
Homeschooling does not refer to the practice of sitting in front
of the books & learning the printed matter. Field journeys,
watching documentaries, visiting factories & libraries also make
up an important slice of the homeschooling process. It makes sense
to intersperse these activities so that learning becomes fun.
You may need to finish off the few hours of textbook learning
in the morning & dedicate the afternoons to these kinds
of activities.
Given the fact that plenty of public school hours are wasted in
meaningless activities ranging from speaking to extra-curricular
activities, do not permit public school hours to dictate the time
you ought to spend teaching your child at home. Keep in mind that at
home, he is getting a high-quality one-to-one time that is highly
productive. About 1-3 hours of study is in the primary
level. It is of coursework true that the more number of hours you put
in, the more learning takes place. This is also the reason why
homeschooling children are much smarter & more balanced than
regular school going children.
questions when it comes to homeschooling hours. Flexibility is of
coursework of the key underlying principles behind homeschooling.
This flexibility applies not only to the curriculum but also to
the number of hours. It is only natural that parents,
in the event that they have started out on homeschooling ought to feel that
their children ought to be at their books on a regular basis when regular
school-goers are at school. This is not only fallacious but can
even be damaging & counter-productive.
of the most ignored but glaring drawbacks of the public
schooling process is the sheer waste of time & energy that it
causes. Plenty of periods are basically wasted away & the child
effectively derives only 1-3 hours of study everyday. Then, there
are days when the studies become intensive & other days when
it is only games & no work at all. There is a lot of 'invisible
wastage' involved here.
Early on in your homeschooling practice, work out a schedule. It
is advisable to stick to the same hours everyday. A process makes
it simpler to learn & gives structure to the learning experience.
It also tells the scholars that parents are strict about their
learning. A process also allows your child to free his mind from
other activities & focus on studies. He knows that a
particular time is strictly set aside for learning.
The actual number of hours that you need depends on the curriculum
you have chosen & the learning style that suits your child. If
you are dealing with a subject that appears to be more complex, you
may need to sit with the child for an extended period. Using various
techniques, it may be necessary to demonstrate what you are trying
to teach. For example, a lesson in Algebra may take more time
than a lesson in English.
Homeschooling does not refer to the practice of sitting in front
of the books & learning the printed matter. Field journeys,
watching documentaries, visiting factories & libraries also make
up an important slice of the homeschooling process. It makes sense
to intersperse these activities so that learning becomes fun.
You may need to finish off the few hours of textbook learning
in the morning & dedicate the afternoons to these kinds
of activities.
Given the fact that plenty of public school hours are wasted in
meaningless activities ranging from speaking to extra-curricular
activities, do not permit public school hours to dictate the time
you ought to spend teaching your child at home. Keep in mind that at
home, he is getting a high-quality one-to-one time that is highly
productive. About 1-3 hours of study is in the primary
level. It is of coursework true that the more number of hours you put
in, the more learning takes place. This is also the reason why
homeschooling children are much smarter & more balanced than
regular school going children.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Grading in homeschooling
Grading in homeschooling is completed by the teacher-in-charge. In most
of the cases, this means mom! In this situation, grading can get a
bit tricky because it can be a tiny difficult to grade your own
child. There is no benchmark against which you can assess your
kid's performance. In most cases, you also have no awareness of
how well other kids are doing. So, obviously the traditional
technique of grading is perhaps not the best technique to follow.
When assessing your kid's abilities, do not permit emotions to
overcrowd your rationale. Do not yield to the cries & tears of
your child if he or he resists sure topics or subjects. If
mastering these skills is necessary, then you as the teacher (&
not as the parent alone) must go over the topic over & over
till it sinks in. When dealing with tougher ideas, the child
may get restless & may even show frustration or belligerence.
When the child is still young & unable to understand the
importance of his lessons, it is your responsibility to see to it
that the child develops the skill set necessary for future growth.
When grading a child undergoing homeschooling, it is more
important to assess whether the child has understood the subject
that is being taught. Inherent in this is the fact that if the
child has not understood something, you will go over it again.
This will work in your kid's favor in two ways. First, the child
knows that if he or he fails to catch on, the topic will be
repeated till it is mastered. Secondly, the child also knows that
one time the topic has been mastered, he or he will get full credit
for his hard work. Getting full reward for the hard work put in is
a great motivational factor, for children.
In case your state requires a homeschool document card, keep a
record of the yearly development & scores of your child. Include
relevant areas like punctuality, discipline etc in the document.
You may also require to keep a record of the number of working days
& attendance schedules.
In case you belong to a state that requires yearly tests, this
will help you to judge your kid's ability vis-Ã -vis his peers.
Even if it is not mandatory, you may require to check your child every
year. These tests will reveal the variations in the kid's
learning pattern. It may show up unexpected areas of strength &
hitherto unknown areas of weakness. This lets you structure
your teaching to cover the areas that are weak, & build on the
areas that are strong.
While grading your child, make sure that you use as plenty of outside
tests as feasible. There's several sites that deal with the
various age groups, & permit free downloading of query papers.
This is an excellent & cost-effective technique to assess your
child. Homeschooling, if completed in the proper manner, will boost the
kid's confidence because he will be studying to satisfy his
natural curiosity. The scores therefore will reflect his true
intelligence.
of the cases, this means mom! In this situation, grading can get a
bit tricky because it can be a tiny difficult to grade your own
child. There is no benchmark against which you can assess your
kid's performance. In most cases, you also have no awareness of
how well other kids are doing. So, obviously the traditional
technique of grading is perhaps not the best technique to follow.
When assessing your kid's abilities, do not permit emotions to
overcrowd your rationale. Do not yield to the cries & tears of
your child if he or he resists sure topics or subjects. If
mastering these skills is necessary, then you as the teacher (&
not as the parent alone) must go over the topic over & over
till it sinks in. When dealing with tougher ideas, the child
may get restless & may even show frustration or belligerence.
When the child is still young & unable to understand the
importance of his lessons, it is your responsibility to see to it
that the child develops the skill set necessary for future growth.
When grading a child undergoing homeschooling, it is more
important to assess whether the child has understood the subject
that is being taught. Inherent in this is the fact that if the
child has not understood something, you will go over it again.
This will work in your kid's favor in two ways. First, the child
knows that if he or he fails to catch on, the topic will be
repeated till it is mastered. Secondly, the child also knows that
one time the topic has been mastered, he or he will get full credit
for his hard work. Getting full reward for the hard work put in is
a great motivational factor, for children.
In case your state requires a homeschool document card, keep a
record of the yearly development & scores of your child. Include
relevant areas like punctuality, discipline etc in the document.
You may also require to keep a record of the number of working days
& attendance schedules.
In case you belong to a state that requires yearly tests, this
will help you to judge your kid's ability vis-Ã -vis his peers.
Even if it is not mandatory, you may require to check your child every
year. These tests will reveal the variations in the kid's
learning pattern. It may show up unexpected areas of strength &
hitherto unknown areas of weakness. This lets you structure
your teaching to cover the areas that are weak, & build on the
areas that are strong.
While grading your child, make sure that you use as plenty of outside
tests as feasible. There's several sites that deal with the
various age groups, & permit free downloading of query papers.
This is an excellent & cost-effective technique to assess your
child. Homeschooling, if completed in the proper manner, will boost the
kid's confidence because he will be studying to satisfy his
natural curiosity. The scores therefore will reflect his true
intelligence.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Homeschool - Field journeys
In the event you are going over a specific subject with the relatives &
feel that a field trip would be beneficial, then that is what you
ought to do - go for a trip. In the event you are attached to a support group,
you can plan to include other children .
Here are some guidelines that will help you plan:
one) Collect the rates
two) Allowed ages
three) Special highlights
four) Size of the group
five) Timings
6) Eating facilities
Tell your support group of all these details well in advance so
that the necessary circulars may be sent out. On the appointed
day, arrange to meet with other parents & children in a
particular place. Plan the mode of travel & reach the place at
least ten minutes in advance.
The field trip is not fun. So, let your children bring their
writing material. Permit them time to stare & admire. Do not
hurry them along. Collect knowledge beforehand so that you can clear
doubts. Get help from a guide, if necessary. & most importantly,
have fun & enjoy the time you spend along with your children.
feel that a field trip would be beneficial, then that is what you
ought to do - go for a trip. In the event you are attached to a support group,
you can plan to include other children .
Here are some guidelines that will help you plan:
one) Collect the rates
two) Allowed ages
three) Special highlights
four) Size of the group
five) Timings
6) Eating facilities
Tell your support group of all these details well in advance so
that the necessary circulars may be sent out. On the appointed
day, arrange to meet with other parents & children in a
particular place. Plan the mode of travel & reach the place at
least ten minutes in advance.
The field trip is not fun. So, let your children bring their
writing material. Permit them time to stare & admire. Do not
hurry them along. Collect knowledge beforehand so that you can clear
doubts. Get help from a guide, if necessary. & most importantly,
have fun & enjoy the time you spend along with your children.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Homeschooling & College
As kids grow out of their small pants & are prepared to start
their teenagers, lots of parents wonder in the event that they ought to continue with the
homeschooling program. They fear that colleges may not give equal
opportunities to a kid educated at home.
Admission requirements may vary. While some colleges require the
kid to appear for the SAT, others may require a general equivalency
diploma. & some may not look after any tests at all. The criterion
may vary depending on the college that you require to apply to. But,
college courses do not require any high school background
or special training.
Lots of fears of this kind were put to rest when two homeschooled boys
got admission in to Harvard. Harvard does not require a high school
diploma for gaining admission to their degree program. Lots of
colleges are more interested in the knowledge & behavior of the
homeschooled kids than their high school diplomas. In
fact, other things being similar lots of colleges prefer
homeschoolers because of the diversity & richness they bring to
their college life.
It is common to encounter parents who frantically try to shift
out their homeschool kids to high schools because they fear
unavailability of college admissions. But college admissions are
open to all educated individuals, irrespective of whether they are
educated at home or at a public school.
their teenagers, lots of parents wonder in the event that they ought to continue with the
homeschooling program. They fear that colleges may not give equal
opportunities to a kid educated at home.
Admission requirements may vary. While some colleges require the
kid to appear for the SAT, others may require a general equivalency
diploma. & some may not look after any tests at all. The criterion
may vary depending on the college that you require to apply to. But,
college courses do not require any high school background
or special training.
Lots of fears of this kind were put to rest when two homeschooled boys
got admission in to Harvard. Harvard does not require a high school
diploma for gaining admission to their degree program. Lots of
colleges are more interested in the knowledge & behavior of the
homeschooled kids than their high school diplomas. In
fact, other things being similar lots of colleges prefer
homeschoolers because of the diversity & richness they bring to
their college life.
It is common to encounter parents who frantically try to shift
out their homeschool kids to high schools because they fear
unavailability of college admissions. But college admissions are
open to all educated individuals, irrespective of whether they are
educated at home or at a public school.
Monday, November 1, 2010
What is Homeschooling
The term 'homeschooling' fundamentally refers to the method in which
or more children of not over two families are instructed by
parents or legal guardians, or a member of either household. The
laws that define homeschooling vary from State to State. The legal
requirements for establishing a homeschool also vary with the
State.
Before you select to go in for homeschooling, there's definite
important matters for consideration. First off, meet with parents
of other homeschoolers. Find out the professionals and cons of
homeschooling. Then ask yourself why you would need to adopt this
process. This is a important aspect, as the success of the
program depends on the clarity and sincerity of your purpose.
For most children, the actual method of learning begins much
before school. Lots of children already know their alphabets, the
names of animals, colors and other more complicated stuff before
they reach school. This is mostly due to the hard work of a member
of the relatives who has taken the time to teach the kid.
Homeschooling is a natural progression from here. In lieu of
sending their children to a public school, parents make their own
curriculum and teach their children in ways that best suit the
kid. This is homeschooling, in its most simplistic form.
Are you qualified to take on homeschooling for your children?
Teaching is a continuation of your own learning method. With the
advent of the net, knowledge is aplenty. There's various
books and resources for those interested in homeschooling. Go
through the various methods of homeschooling and pick that
is most suited to you. It helps in the event you know what kind of learning
style your kid has. Also, find out what your kid feels about
homeschooling before you start.
Next, it is time to think about the expenses of homeschooling. It may
cost anywhere between a few hundred dollars to a few thousand
every year. More importantly, you are also effectively shutting
out any job opportunity for of the parents. It is only obvious
that parent will must stay at home full time to manage the
homeschool. A home-based business however is a great alternative.
Every state has its own laws regarding homeschooling. For
instance, in North Carolina, you must first file a 'Notice of
Intent' to start a home school. In this you need to mention if the
school is a 'Private church' school or a 'qualified non-public
school'. The persons providing the schooling are necessary to have
at least a high school diploma. You need to maintain an annual
record of the kid's attendance and disease immunization. Every
year, the kid is necessary to undergo a standardized check. Each
student attending the eleventh grade has to take a nationally
standardized check. These are the requirements in North Carolina,
but it is to give you a nice suggestion of what homeschooling
entails.
Homeschooling may appear like lots of fun and freedom from the
outside. However, things are never as simple as they appear.
Homeschooling is a lot of added responsibility and hard work. But,
if successful, it will forge a powerful bond of affection and respect
between parent and kid, while providing your kid with the best
type of schooling they needs.
or more children of not over two families are instructed by
parents or legal guardians, or a member of either household. The
laws that define homeschooling vary from State to State. The legal
requirements for establishing a homeschool also vary with the
State.
Before you select to go in for homeschooling, there's definite
important matters for consideration. First off, meet with parents
of other homeschoolers. Find out the professionals and cons of
homeschooling. Then ask yourself why you would need to adopt this
process. This is a important aspect, as the success of the
program depends on the clarity and sincerity of your purpose.
For most children, the actual method of learning begins much
before school. Lots of children already know their alphabets, the
names of animals, colors and other more complicated stuff before
they reach school. This is mostly due to the hard work of a member
of the relatives who has taken the time to teach the kid.
Homeschooling is a natural progression from here. In lieu of
sending their children to a public school, parents make their own
curriculum and teach their children in ways that best suit the
kid. This is homeschooling, in its most simplistic form.
Are you qualified to take on homeschooling for your children?
Teaching is a continuation of your own learning method. With the
advent of the net, knowledge is aplenty. There's various
books and resources for those interested in homeschooling. Go
through the various methods of homeschooling and pick that
is most suited to you. It helps in the event you know what kind of learning
style your kid has. Also, find out what your kid feels about
homeschooling before you start.
Next, it is time to think about the expenses of homeschooling. It may
cost anywhere between a few hundred dollars to a few thousand
every year. More importantly, you are also effectively shutting
out any job opportunity for of the parents. It is only obvious
that parent will must stay at home full time to manage the
homeschool. A home-based business however is a great alternative.
Every state has its own laws regarding homeschooling. For
instance, in North Carolina, you must first file a 'Notice of
Intent' to start a home school. In this you need to mention if the
school is a 'Private church' school or a 'qualified non-public
school'. The persons providing the schooling are necessary to have
at least a high school diploma. You need to maintain an annual
record of the kid's attendance and disease immunization. Every
year, the kid is necessary to undergo a standardized check. Each
student attending the eleventh grade has to take a nationally
standardized check. These are the requirements in North Carolina,
but it is to give you a nice suggestion of what homeschooling
entails.
Homeschooling may appear like lots of fun and freedom from the
outside. However, things are never as simple as they appear.
Homeschooling is a lot of added responsibility and hard work. But,
if successful, it will forge a powerful bond of affection and respect
between parent and kid, while providing your kid with the best
type of schooling they needs.
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