Addressing the thirst for knowledge within the comforts of home is increasingly becoming popular, with many parents all over the world seeing the practical and sound principles behind homeschooling.
For one, learning from home allows for education tailor-made to the specific needs of our children. It permits a flexible atmosphere that fosters focus and a deeper curiosity among learners. Again, education doesn’t have to be confined to an actual classroom. In fact, studies show that homeschooled children score higher on standardized tests like the SAT.
And if socialization is a concern, homeschooling allows for a higher degree of interaction with the teacher, as well as children from different age groups. Kids get to communicate their thoughts in a more devoted fashion and on a more personal level to both fellow children and adults. Also, it’s not as though kids who study at home do not mingle with other children in their neighborhoods. They do outside their homes, in the playground, and other social settings. Just not in the classroom.
More importantly, the amount of dedication and focus on the part of the teacher-parent is unrivaled. With it usually comes love and genuine concern; the one-on-one teacher-to-student ratio is as good as it gets.
Aside from presenting child-specific teaching materials and accessible online aids, homeschooling is best for consistent education over a long period of time. If the teacher is the parent, progress can be consistently tracked, as the parent is with the child throughout the latter’s life.
Chris Bugbee is an educator and school administrator. He is the founder of the CT Homeschool Center. Read more on education and on his work and advocacies on this blog.
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