Homeschooling Articles

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Art Gib @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 1:32 AM

Before you start arranging your house and furniture to set up your ideal home school, think for a bit on what some of the constraints and sacrifices that need to be considered. First is the time commitment. Instruction goes well beyond the lecture talk. Most of the time is preparing lessons, lab experiments, and projects. Not to mention field trips, music lessons, going over grades, and discussing how to improve. A home school will take up a good deal of the day for you or your spouse, or both. ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Art Gib @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 11:15 PM

As the political season is in full swing, it appears obvious that this is going to be one of the most intense and highly debated political races that the United States has seen in a long time. On the Republican side, Senator John McCain is the inevitable candidate, having knocked Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani out of the race while still competing with former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, who is refusing to drop out of the race. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama are now in a heated bat... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Alisa Clark @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 1:56 PM

I'm not a naturally organized person, but since I've begun working with kids I've changed my nature. Much of what I've learned about educating children has taught me that organization is key. That's why everything I do with kids is highly organized. I organize my plans, procedures and the space I'm working in. I do this to keep children focused and on task. Years of working as an educator have shown me that organization is an important key for learning.... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Richard Sherland @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 9:38 PM

Home schooling vs. public schooling, this is what the parents must decide. 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? As the failure of public education becomes more obvious, more parents are chaffing at the restriction of freethinking afforded our children in public scho... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:58 AM

Home schooling costs can work out to be more expensive than a public school or institution while being less costly than a private school. One has to decide how expensive or not to make the home-schooling program. Getting Started If you are not a trained teacher and just getting started then you could subscribe to a study program to get the hang of teaching. You will find a number of curriculums suited to your child's needs. A curriculum will help you lay down a sketch of how t... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:43 AM

Home schooling in itself needs a variety of resources to make it completely satisfying. There are various curriculums that can be undertaken as per the needs and the capability of the children. Sometimes getting help from local school systems is not feasible. There are many other options available like online home schooling, which can be used. Online home schooling is possible today as most people have an Internet connection. There are online home schooling programs as well as some online progra... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:41 AM

If you do not agree to the way the public schooling system works for your kids then homeschooling is surely an option that you could think about. This is suitable when students are not able to go through the traditional classroom session for some reason, like mental inability, emotional immaturity and so on. If you decide on home schooling, check out the state's homeschooling laws. You will have to comply with the requirements stated before you can start homeschooling. After you formally re... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:32 AM

Most of the parents feel that the child can be educated perfectly with a collection of good books. When you decide to home school, it can really be a difficult task to decide on the right curriculum for home schooling your children. Some parents would find using these books sufficient but it may not be true for all. Usually parents would have to go through lots of deliberation and scrutiny of various curriculums available in the market. And with the vast range available, parents tend to get very... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:19 AM

Students can be taught in many different ways, but the public schools follow the textbook teaching pattern only. When you decide that this is not enough and home schooling is better for your children you have many things that you need to consider. After proper research, you can decide the right curriculum for your child. One you are through with this, an important exercise you have to follow is making a home school lesson plan. There cannot be one specific plan that one can prescribe. Som... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:16 AM

We are aware of the term home schooling. Many parents have opted for homeschooling, where kids no longer have classroom lessons. Parents find it easy to give lessons to their kid's under their supervision. However, one has to pledge a lot of time and dedication to the kid when it comes to home schooling. Working parents find it difficult to give home lessons to their teenaged kids. Many still have a doubt that home schooling may not intellectually nurture the child's brain enoug... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 2:12 AM

Teaching methods are many, depending on what your choice of teaching should incorporate. Textbooks have been the most relied method for most types of teaching; but it depends on how much we lean on them or just take them as guidelines. What are important are how to go about the teaching method and what program to choose from! It will help to consult the web, books and articles on the different kinds of programs available. It would also help to consult and discuss with other similar minded person... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 1:57 AM

There is no one perfect way in which parents can make homeschooling a positive experience. But you can always make an effort to make a difference in schooling the children at home. Home schooling is in itself a good approach to schooling kids. If differs from the rigors of the public schooling scenario. It helps bring about changes in the way the children look at studies and changes their approach to studies, filling it with enthusiasm. The most important thing for a homeschooling parent ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 1:53 AM

In ancient times, home-schooling children were a way of life. There was no existence of public schools; however with time public schools came into existence and educating children informally at home changed. Sending, children to public schools to fulfill the educational requirements became a norm. In the recent times, though more and more parents are opting for home educating their children as a result of non-conducive environment in the schools. Antisocial elements, safety issues, lack ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Art Gib @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 12:57 PM

Not until a little before mid 1800s did institutionalized schooling became the norm. Many of America's founders were educated by mentors, family and apprenticeships without any state-run education system. This is some of the background information and basis for homeschooling catalyst John Caldwell Holt's book How Children Fail, which came out in 1964. The idea of the book, was not on how children were being taught in schools, but how public schooling as a method in itself fails... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Art Gib @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 11:39 PM

It's no secret that the educational system in most places is in pretty bad shape. According to a recent (2006) Gallop Poll, nearly half of American parents are not satisfied with the quality of education students receive in our K-12 system. These parents cited a lack of vested interest from the teachers as well as a poor curriculum and inadequate experience on the teacher's part as reason for their dissatisfaction. One criticism is that state educational standards are too low, ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jim Sarris @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 4:51 PM

Study abroad programs appear to have the learning system down. They provide the classes and the living arrangements and, of course, the country where you want to study. It's all there. Your job appears to be even easier. Travel to the country and soak up the language with little or no effort. When it's time to return home, you are fluent and ready to accept a promotion for being bilingual. Ok. It's time to pinch yourself and wake up. That scenario doesn't work u... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 4:42 PM

Gone are the days when one was expected to go far from the family for the sake of higher studies. Today, one can sit in the house and still get a high school diploma. Education plays an important role in ones life. With the help of better education you can offer more security to the family as education affects the earnings of a person. If you have left school mid way due to any reason, you can now complete it with the help of online diploma. Online programs are favorable for working professional... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 4:42 PM

One cannot think of getting very far without a high school diploma. It is like an insignia, which tells everyone that you have met your state's requirement of quality education. It says that you are well equipped with the basic skills required to be successful. It does not assure you a job or admissions to college, but indicates that you have the capability to learn and do well, accept challenges, and continue to work till you win. Having a high school diploma helps one feel confiden... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 4:41 PM

Many still do not believe that online education can provide a person with required knowledge. Debates over online and traditional way of education are common. Though many opt for the online high school diploma, they do not have the confidence of a better prospect. In most of the developed nations, online education is in demand. Online high school diploma mainly caters to the needs of working professionals. Due to family responsibilities some tend to leave the school mid way and some are force to... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 25th December 2007 @ 4:40 PM

A high school diploma is an important factor in getting a job, retaining it, and deciding your income. However, many people start their jobs without one-due to various reasons. Is there any solution to this problem then? How can you earn your diploma in a more convenient, more flexible way? Yes, the online programs have made it possible. Moreover, look at the benefits as well! There are more benefits to get from an online diploma than from any traditional way-that is from a high school, p... more...