Unschooling: it’s a point of hopeful discussion in the homeschooling world, garnering enthusiastic support from some and concerned skepticism from others. In fact, the term “unschooling” itself is a topic of debate, with certain groups attributing it to one definition while others attribute it to another. Regardless, many parents are curious about …
Montessori schools, and the Montessori philosophy of education, are named after Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori was an Italian doctor who, after much time teaching children in the ghettos of Rome, developed a revolutionary educational methodology and philosophy, which is now exceptionally popular across the globe. A Montessori school is …
The application of Dr. Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory is one of the most important distinctions between Montessori education and traditional education. In fact, Dr. Montessori was applying the central concepts of Gardner’s theory decades before he officially codified it in 1983. The multiple intelligences theory states that there are …
Learning disabilities’ root cause is as yet not known and remains a point of debate. Learning disabilities are not entirely physical in nature. A student with visual perceptive difficulties, for example, does not necessarily have something wrong with his or her eyes. Also, learning disabilities are not related to level …
Is eclectic homeschooling the same as unschooling? Not exactly. The two approaches certainly share a great deal in common, but they’re not quite the same thing. Unschooling is often called “child-led learning.” It’s a philosophy in which the child chooses what subjects to study, and at what pace. The parents act …
Below are the different categories of learning disabilities: Visual-Perceptual: Students who fall into this category of learning disability tend to show deficits in the areas of reading and writing. For example, they may reverse or invert letters (b for d, m for w, and so on), or they may have trouble …
The Pros of Eclectic Homeschooling Flexibility: Children’s interests evolve and change and sometimes at a staggering rate. Eclectic homeschooling gives parents the flexibility to adapt to those changes as they occur. A pre-packaged curriculum need not to be completed if it no longer suits your needs. You can change strategies …
Students with learning disabilities can succeed in school and throughout their adult life. There are many ways to help them. Most importantly, teachers must use positive reinforcement and encouragement to create a classroom atmosphere which is positive and supportive, and which bolsters the children’s self-esteem. Every child is different, and …
“Eclectic Homeschooling” is an approach to homeschooling in which parents pick and choose the best parts of several different homeschooling resources. As such, it’s not exactly a set homeschooling philosophy (like the Classical or Charlotte Mason philosophies), because it will be completely different for every family who implements it. Eclectic …
For many, the term “homeschooled” conjures up images of children cooped up at home all day, unsociable, awkward, lonely. This is a misconception! In fact, homeschooling families typically have rich social lives, plenty of friends, and are actively involved in their community. But be cautious! “Socialization” is not a synonym …
