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Based off of the research I have done, below is an outline of the main
approaches used in homeschooling. I hope you find this useful in deciding what
is the best way to approach educating your family at home.
| Classical |
- Literature-based Approach
- Learn/Study Ancient Languages
- Religious Studies (particularly Christian)
- 3 Stages to a child's education each requiring different levels of
mastery or knowledge
- grammar: memorization, classification, gain knowledge
- dialectic: abstract reasoning, analytical thought
- rhetoric: logical thinking, debating, philosophy
- 4 year cycles
- Character and Discipline are essential
- Study the Greats of History, Literature, Music, Art
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| Charlotte Mason |
- "living books" not twaddle
- Copywork/Dictation
- Notebooking/Journaling
- Narrations
- Follow the child's lead; spend lots of time exploring the world
around you
- Brief instructional periods with lots of time for self-discovery
- Study the greats of art, history, literature
- No Tests
- Curriculum includes: Ambleside
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| Ruth Beechick |
- Learning in a natural way
- Slightly easy is always better than a challenge
- Builds child's confidence in their abilities
- Instill Love of Learning is Primary Focus
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| UnSchooling |
- Follows the Child's Interest
- Later start to formal education
- Child learns at their pace
- Curriculum is limited; Environment is the curriculum
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| School At Home |
- Similar education to what one receives at a local school
- Types of include: distant learning, tutoring, CD-Rom based programs,
Satellite Programs
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| Waldrof |
- Storytelling and Art
- Learn Through Imitation
- Hands-On Approach
- Discovers Self and the World through whole body experiences
- Instill Love of Learning in Child is goal
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| Unit Studies |
- Great for large families - each child can study the topic at his
level
- All subjects integrated into one theme
- Curriculum includes: Konos, Amanda Bennett, Alta Vista, Heart of
Wisdom
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| Eclectic |
- Combines one or more methods together
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Homeschooling an only child seems to have issues and needs of its own and
some even think of this particular challenge as a method in its own right.
For more information, please visit Homeschooling an
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