Homeschooling Articles

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 7:47 PM

"A child should always study in a conventional school and know about the real world"- this is what people usually say, but don't worry as homeschooling is the best topic that can be argued on and won. A conventional school does not truly reflect the truth; it only portrays a much-distorted view of the real world because schools amplify every emotion within a child and become a place where every teenager dictates his or her hierarchy and social acceptability. Adults rule in a conven... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 7:47 PM

Are you confused while comparing traditional schools with homeschooling? With all the harsh teaching methods, whom can you trust? You might have gone to a public school and you know all the disadvantages of it, then why do you want your child to go the grueling system again? It is true that sheltering would make your child more vulnerable than do any good. But, you need to take a decision and consider opting for homeschooling. Homeschooling keeps children updated on what they should be learning.... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 7:47 PM

You could home school your high school child! As the public schools are turning out more unsafe and private schools are extremely costly, a lot of parents have chosen to home school their high school children. As a matter of fact, home schooling your high school child is quite advantageous, besides you would be able to get closer and understand your teenager better. It permits you, being the parent, to ensure that your teenager is receiving the finest education. This in turn ensures th... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 19th November 2007 @ 5:44 AM

Dyslexia is a learning disability that is caused by the manner by which the brain processes words, whether verbal or written. This disability usually becomes apparent in reading and spelling. It has no relation whatsoever to intelligence, senses such as sight or hearing, or insufficient instruction. Dyslexia becomes evident normally when a child is of school age. Some schools offer special programs that help dyslexic children cope with their learning disability. Others, however, do not. I... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Mike Hirn @ Wednesday, 14th November 2007 @ 10:49 PM

If you are homeschooling your children then you know how time consuming, frustrating and costly it can be to find good quality lesson plans and teaching resources. It is almost impossible for one individual to reinvent the wheel when it comes to developing an entire curriculum for multiple years and subjects. The Internet can be a free source of quality resources. The good news is that there are tons of resources available online. The bad news is that there are tons of resources available online... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Monday, 12th November 2007 @ 4:13 PM

Home tuition can be a very good aid in assisting your child to establish better grades in school, no matter what is your child's learning aptitude is. Most of the times when a child progresses to a higher level of class in school; he or she will most likely struggle to keep up with the pace of new learning. Students who are struggling with their studies will find home tuition beneficial, as it will help them to understand and learn their school materials more thoroughly and easily. O... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 31st October 2007 @ 6:52 AM

The most important thing happening in American education today is what is being done at school and in the home for the elementary school child. Upon this foundation the whole future of our education rests. And we must devote some of our time to specific ways in which parents can provide the best for their child's education. The approach to word study for the young child should be by four simple steps: See the word. Say the word. Build the word. Feel the word. S... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 31st October 2007 @ 1:45 AM

There are many steps to becoming an independent reader - one who can pronounce an unfamiliar printed word or get its meaning in other ways. Some of these steps can be taken during the preschool years. Children who have had these prereading experiences are usually ready for the teacher's regular instruction in reading. Some definite suggestions for parents have been given by Paul McKee. These, he insists should be carried out in a game atmosphere - no pushing, no shoving, no staying a... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Jane Saeman @ Friday, 26th October 2007 @ 2:29 PM

Theoretically, yes if the law in your part of the world allows it, you can home school your child. In practical terms however, it very much depends on your personality, as well as your own education as to whether or not you are able to give your child a good education. You know your child better than anyone else, and if you feel that the current school environment is detrimental to their education, then it's worth considering the possibility of home school. The first step you must ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 25th October 2007 @ 1:28 PM

Homeschooling has become a very popular alternative to private or public schooling. Additionally, publicly funded education has major implications compared to the traditional education forms, as well as homeschools. In the end, the eligibility for parents who homeschool their children is decided by the court and to a great extent the constitution is on the homeschooler's side. Parents are shifting towards homeschooling and there are various reasons for this. It is gradually becoming... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 6:22 PM

Some parents feel that a child can be educated well with a well-stocked library. This can be true for some children, but some parents look beyond and wish to tackle their children's education in a better way. They love to enquire whether their children are taught all the topics or not. Hence, nowadays parents are considering the home schooling option and the concept has gained popularity like never before. Parents now wish to educate their children at home and observe their children ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 6:22 PM

The qualities of a tutor play an important role in the overall approach towards a child's education and personality development. Well, the hiring process varies as per the parent's demands. Some tend to choose only the best without bothering about the amount charged by the tutors, while others go in for budget-constraint tutoring. However, the tutors manage to bring out the best in the case of students who desire to do well, but the problem arises with the students who show a l... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 4:13 PM

In a survey that was conducted recently in United States of America, it was found that almost 30 percent of American parents are sincerely considering home schooling for their children, instead of sending them to regular school. Home schooling is something that is not like the regular education in schools, it is a different technique and approach altogether. Home schooling permits children to be taught at home, let off the hook from the every day school homework and strain. In addition, ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 4:12 PM

Many parents find it very difficult to create a homeschool lesson plan for their children. Some states ask the parents to follow lesson plan that is related to public school system while other states allow them to come up with a homeschool lesson plan of their own. If you homeschool your kids then you should get in contact with your local school board to find out if there are any such rules or whether you are free to create a plan that is best suited for your child. In case you need some... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 4:12 PM

Home schooling is not like the regular school; you have to keep a few things in mind while you home school. Once you have made up your mind about home schooling and have resolved that home schooling would be the best way to teach your daughter or son, get ready to go through the adventure and the pain that is in the offing. The initial road ahead of you is a little bumpy; in any case you should keep in mind that the inducements are bigger than public schooling. Helping your child to becom... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 4:11 PM

Gone are the days when parents actually needed to buy literature from the bookstore or from the salesmen for their kids. Due to the advanced technology it is so easy now to gather all possible information like literature and test papers from the Internet. If you are really bored with the traditional public school system which has remained unchanged for years or are unable to afford the private school fees then switch to home schooling. The internet is one of the best resources to reveal ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 4:11 PM

As soon as a parent undertakes the duty of home schooling his or her child, burnout at the end of the day is a risk that they have to face at some point in time. The major reason home schooling parents tend to face burnouts is because of a deficient in a practical composition of the child's home schooling syllabus. Time and again impractical objectives are laid down, since the parent considers that they have the chance to make their child progress more than what would be accomplished in a p... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 3:57 PM

Homeschooling is gaining a lot of popularity as an effective education alternative as compared to public or private schooling. According to statistics, more than two million students in the US are homeschooled. There are several advantages associated with homeschooling due to which many parents are shifting towards it. If you are also one of them then make sure that you have all the required information ready before you take any step further. As a parent you may have ten reasons for home... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 3:57 PM

American families are consistently progressing. For many years they have been sending their children to school thinking that their children would benefit from a sound education. Year after year, parents have expectations as their children pass out from one school to another. Parents think that their children are gathering lot of knowledge in various subjects and believe that the end aim is being reached. But why should parents keep speculating about the education even after shelling out heavy sc... more...

Culture and Society » Education » Homeschooling | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 1:10 AM

When their child is eagerly learning and pursuing knowledge, parents simply shine in delight. "Unschooling" is an educational method that is intended to harness a child's nature, that of excitement for learning and curiosity about the world around them. Tapping into this nature allow the child to continue learning with a sense of wonder and adventure, rather than being forced to learn what is on the school agenda for the day. After their first few years, most children... more...