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Home SchoolThe choice to home school is a life-changing decision, and should not be rushed into quickly. The idea of teaching at home can be pretty daunting because of the commitment involved and the time taken to create a curriculum. When you decide to home school, there are various factors to consider so that your child is given the best education possible. There are certain characteristics that a home schoolteacher should possess to make home schooling a success for both child and parent. There must be a definite love of being with children, and enjoying their company. As this is a long-term commitment, you need to have patience. Its up to you to decide on how long to home school. For example, some choose to educate only through the primary years while others continue until the child goes to university. You must be able to read, write and have basic math skills. You may also have to upgrade your skills in order to continue teaching at a higher level. There are different approaches and teaching methods available for the home schoolteacher to choose and tailor to suit their students needs. Some home school teachings are faith-based, while others are literature-based. Most parents go by the cues given by their children to choose the right method of teaching. If a child shows an aptitude for writing, the parent may choose a literature-based education to help improve writing, and assign many writing projects on various topics. Networking with fellow home schoolteachers allows parents to communicate and rely on each other for support, ideas, and comparison of methods. It also gives the child a chance to meet with other home-schooled children. Many times, the network will join together in groups and go on outings and educational field trips. |
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