As the term suggests, homeschooling is an academic process that takes place at home that are usually done by parents and sometimes when preferred, tutors. Home schooling is more popular in developed countries as alternative option over private and public schools.
In the traditional processes, children are taught at school. When home schooled, children are given self - paced education and are able to focus on lessons more as well monitor the progress of the student closer. Through this, the student is ensured of the best education possible education.
Home school materials are vital component of the home school learning experience to gain positive results. Without this, the entire experience will eventually fail. Several parents create their own curriculum or buy pre - planned curriculum with books, test sheets, visual aids and activity materials. Starters are recommended to buy completely written curriculum, lesson plans or study guides until the lessons are mastered and got used to home school teaching.
Home school education requires a lot time and hard work. The parent (as the teacher) should foster good relationship to the child (as the student) and entail motivation and perseverance throughout the whole course. Tests and other activities will let you know how much your children is learning and build a foundation of knowledge and values that will be carried on in his/her life. Learning how to assess yourself and your teaching method will also help to develop the home school education experience and will eventually develop the learning of your child.
Home schooling appears to be difficult but rewarding at the same time. It leaves more time for other family activities thus bringing your family closer. It will also help you to know your child more and will prevent any untoward situation to your child such as bullying.
Home schooling has negative effects too. The student will lack socializing and communicating skills to other people from different walks of life. It will also help if the student will be able to get out of the comfort zones of their homes. Through this, the student will develop a sense of independence when choosing friends and dealing with life at school on her own. It will also entail self-discipline when waking up early, doing home works and dealing people who disagree with the child's opinions and interests. All the more, students will be exposed to official academic activities done outside the school such as field trips, museum trips and camping. It will develop a sense of knowing the world that the child is living in. all these components are lacking in home school education. Nevertheless, all these learning will also help shape the mind and hearts of student that will be used later on in his/her life.
When deciding for the child's education, it is the best to consider the child's opinion and preference no matter how young the child is. It is recommended that both sides should be explained to the child well to help develop the decision - making of the child. All the best must be preferred for the child's development and his/her future.
