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The Homeschool Diner's Guide to
Homeschooling Approaches and Curriculum
(and Everything)
By Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006
How are the Approaches different from Each Other?
In general, the various homeschooling approaches can be described as
being more or less structured, more or less "school-like", and more or
less child-directed. Different approaches also use different types of
learning materials, such as textbooks vs hands-on activities vs games.
There are some methods, such as Unit Studies, Eclectic
Homeschooling, and Unschooling, that incorporate several
approaches and use a variety of materials and resources. These three
methods are relatively less structured, less school-like, and allow a
parent to easily individualize their approach to meet a particular child's
abilities, learning preferences, and educational goals.
Other methods, such as School-at-Home and Classical Education,
are more structured in their approach, more like traditional school, and
encourage a strict adherence to their curriculum. Of course,
homeschool parents still have some options within these methods, and
some lee-way to modify the lessons for their child's needs.
The other methods and curriculum fall somewhere in between.
Remember that each homeschooling family has the right to decide how
structured, school-like, and prescribed their homeschool will or won't be.
What will you and your child be comfortable with?
That is one of the most important benefits of homeschooling - you have
the freedom of choice...
How much choice do I have?
Homeschooling Approaches and Curriculum
(and Everything)
By Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006
How are the Approaches different from Each Other?
In general, the various homeschooling approaches can be described as
being more or less structured, more or less "school-like", and more or
less child-directed. Different approaches also use different types of
learning materials, such as textbooks vs hands-on activities vs games.
There are some methods, such as Unit Studies, Eclectic
Homeschooling, and Unschooling, that incorporate several
approaches and use a variety of materials and resources. These three
methods are relatively less structured, less school-like, and allow a
parent to easily individualize their approach to meet a particular child's
abilities, learning preferences, and educational goals.
Other methods, such as School-at-Home and Classical Education,
are more structured in their approach, more like traditional school, and
encourage a strict adherence to their curriculum. Of course,
homeschool parents still have some options within these methods, and
some lee-way to modify the lessons for their child's needs.
The other methods and curriculum fall somewhere in between.
Remember that each homeschooling family has the right to decide how
structured, school-like, and prescribed their homeschool will or won't be.
What will you and your child be comfortable with?
That is one of the most important benefits of homeschooling - you have
the freedom of choice...
How much choice do I have?