The word itself is a pattern of education homeschooling is very popular among parents at this particular time. Which means that homeschooling home school, also known as independent schools or home education, home based learning. Some think that homeschooling is the pattern of education for families with middle to upper economic level. But what exactly is homeschooling? Understanding of homeschooling in general is an alternative education model, or the process of educational services that are conscious, orderly, and conducted focus parents, families, and the environment directly involved in organizing and learning processes. Thus, children can develop the potential according to his ability. The following will describe the pattern of educational tips on how to choose homeschooling for children:
* Go to the laws on homeschooling in your state. Every country has its own laws in carrying out homeschooling. You should have studied law in Indonesia about homeschooling before carrying out and applying for your child. In some cases in other countries like the U.S., there are some officers who enters your home and check the activities of homeschooling in your home. They want to know the extent of your understanding of homeschooling, do you understand about homeschooling.
* Make sure you have the time to accompany the baby. Actually, homeschooling is not too difficult. However, you have more time to prepare for your baby.
* Know your options. There are many options available to homeschooling program. Options that you can find as your children create their own curriculum, homeschooling support groups in your area, or let your own children chose to follow the general classes online.
* Make sure you're ready. You have to prepare many things before doing homeschooling. Some of the things that really difficult part is, people who are not familiar with the methods of homeschooling. This makes you have to give understanding to them about your options for homeschooling.
* You must keep some record of your child. Understand that homeschooling is not the same as regular school. You must keep your own record of the child. For example, absenteeism is present, examples of your child works best, test scores, and also a copy of your child's curriculum is followed.
Before you decide, Tipsanda.com (tipsanda.com) summarizes the various home school related information. Well, there are several methods you can identify in the application of homeschooling for your baby:
1. Classical method of homeschooling. The first stage of this method begins when students learn how to learn and hone the ability to remember things. The next stage, already created a connection that starts from the facts that have been studied. The third stage, when students can use the connection of the facts, can formulate and articulate the facts with their own opinions. This method is best used if you:
a. structured;
b. have a desire to learn how to evaluate your child based on academic standards;
c. see the value of education that places primacy on the written word, both in
reading and writing;
d. want to concentrate on western classical literature as a tool for developing
critical pemikirian;
e. have a child-oriented academic
2. Charlotte Mason method. Charlotte Mason was a British educator whose method of
teaching using a unique method. Many homeschoolers use these methods to teach
their children. Why?
a. relatively short lesson;
b. create a narrative (in the form of written or oral depending on the age of the
child);
c. have exams (exams done to take the theory that has been studied for 12 weeks); d. studied the picture;
e. studied music;
f. studying the map,
g. has many subject lessons.
3. Computer-based methods. Homeschooling methods using computers become more
popular. There is increasing varieties of how students use computers as a means
of their homeschooling. The curriculum uses a computer has a CD or DVD as the
ingredients. In addition, can also take free classes online. So, children are
free to choose which he liked. Some advantages of using computer-based
homeschooling:
a. see the value of using modern technology and have no worries of excess in its
use;
b. must find a way to not much involved in day-to-day processes. However, you
should always be there when needed to provide assistance and general guidance;
c. must have children who love to work with speed and using a computer.
4. Eclectic Method. As the name suggests, in this method parents tend to use a
variety of homeschooling methods that depend on the needs of children. Rather
than hampered by a philosophy or a method, better take some of the various
methods. However, this method is general and well done if you:
a. not object to find materials that correspond with your child's interests;
b. do not mind to follow the style and order and not happy to merge some of the
curriculum;
c. see the value of using different curricula and different methods of
homeschooling. Because by looking at many methods of homeschooling allows you to
choose the best method for your child;
d. have a child that flexibility in learning.
5. Textbook or a traditional school methods. Homeschooling method based on the
model of the traditional idea of a school using a workbook or textbook. Learning
to use the books used in schools to reduce the potential gap between the lessons
students are learning. This method is best done if you:
a. want your child to learn the same material that was taught in school;
b. learn how to learn in school and your child wants to do it;
c. want your child can answer the question well as filling in the below or puzzles;
d. This method has definite ideas about the content of what you want your child to
learn.
6. Independent or self-study methods. In the method of independent homeschooling,
parents help children to learn how to learn, then gradually the child will use
the tools of reading, writing, arithmetic alone. Parents are not present to
teach, but rather to help children develop confidence in the process so that
children can learn on their own. This method can be successful if you:
a. want your child to develop the ability to learn on their own;
b. see your child develop good study skills in addition to the help of your
involvement;
c. Would rather have children who develop good study strategies and time management
itself rather than the responsibility to others outside the family
