home education?
Can anyone out there tell me about home education for children who are taken out of high school? How many hours per week and what subjects do they need? who would teach the child?(would it be the parents or would it be a tutor) how expansive is it?
How should someone who doesn’t have a CLUE about home education go about organizing it?Who do thay need to contact? How do they know exactly how to arrange it? Is it possible for a parent whodoesn’t have a CLUE about home education or how it should be structured/what materials are needed(basically doesn’t know ANYTHING about it) to learn how it should be structured/howthe child should be educated? can ordinary parents home educate their child? even those with not a broad education?
how can they learn how home education is structured?
Is home educating very complicated?and if someone wanted to home educate 2 children…how could they go about this?
How many hours per day should the child be taught for? how does the child keep up with their peers?and how are subjects such as music or P.E organized?(since they are quite social activities and require other people in order to do properly)??
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anyone can home educate , the parent can do it,,,,, its really encouraging and supervising, and going over work,,,,,,, most school districts have a program set up, everything from the child going in for testing and providing the books, to allowing them to participate in pe and music,,,,, but you can still do pe and music with one child, at home,,, exercise,, studying the body and whats healthy for it, learning how games are played/the rules such as baseball etc, is all pe,,,,,, as to music, music isnt a required subject in many high schools, so just studying a little music appreciation, or going or listening to a concert on tv, would work, if you child was interested in an instrument, music lessons are usually fairly inexpensive,,,,,, if in the usa, your local school board can give you info (accept that ofcourse they want to discourage home education, but they are legally required to provide you with info),,,, also, many cities/towns have local homeschool associations, so do many churches (home school associations base out of chruches often do not require you to be homeschooling for religious reasons ),,,, belonging to a group of homeschoolers will give you great support and advice, and interaction for the children, as they often have events or meetings ,,,,,,,there is alot of help and support, both in your state or country to know the rules and requirements, and also to lesson plans,, the internet will have lots of info also,,,,,,,,, good luck
Well, there’s a couple different angles to look at here– there’s what the law in your state requires (Google: homeschooling laws *your state*), and then there’s addressing what you want to learn and how you learn best.
Anyone can home educate their children. But as a high schooler, you can probably educate yourself. You can look into cyber-schools if that’s your persuasion — often they are paid for by the state.
What I would suggest to start is to get The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education, and then to find homeschooling ‘playgroups’ in your area. In my city, there are at least 8 and they have kids from toddlers to highschoolers and lots of parents who can help. I would also suggest researching the many different styles of homeschooling to see what makes the most sense to you — some people make little classrooms in their homes and work from 9-5 every day, others use cooking & museums and real life experiences to get an education, and then there’s a bunch of other options in the middle.
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Newly homeschooling a teen would be completely different than a younger child, and you need to look at the reasons why you want to homeschool. They are old enough that they should be planning what they want to learn, and how. The reasons would indicate if you could just jump into it, or if you needed a break. if a child is burned out, bullied, or something else in school, then they might need an adjustment emotionally and physically to being in a different place all day.
Any parent who doesn’t have a clue needs to read the Homeschool Legal Defense Association website (but don’t believe their scare tactics!) They have lists of every state’s requirements. As far as getting into college, it doesn’t depend on diploma, or transcript, almost every university has a different application process for homeschoolers. And really all they care about are ACT or SAT scores. Read the Teenage Liberation Handbook, and then ask yourself the questions again.
It takes much less time to homeschool in every subject than it does in public school because You won’t have to be disciplining 30 kids, or trying to teach at five different levels, you’re just teaching for your child. I homeschool five kids and it takes less than three hours a day.
The Parent can teach (but is the student willing?) The teenagers would be capable of teaching himself anyway, reading and living life are the best ways a child can learn anyway.
Bookstores abound with homeschooling information, organizers, there are systems online you can purchase.
Parents without the memorized knowledge that they want their child to learn can be grateful and rejoice in their abilities to revisit those subjects and learn what they want. And if there are things you don’t know, ask yourself why, if you haven’t needed it as an adult, it is so important for your teen to memorize? Most people these days depend on computers and resource books. I still remember my first day on a hospital floor and sitting in a doctors meetings, none of them knew the answers for everything!!! They met once a day to talk about cases, they met to look up appropriate interventions, they used COMPUTERS to figure out which meds and how much to give. THere is more need to teach a child HOW to learn and find the knowledge they need than to make them memorize a lot of knowledge that they’ll scuttle as soon as the test is over.
Music and PE are not completely social activities, that’s why there are solo’s, that’s why there are people who are in track, tae kwon do, mountain climbing, cycling, swimming. Let go of your preconceived notions and be glad that you can let your child learn in a manner that suits them. If you insist on groups for those things, there are homeschooling groups in every state of the country, and most have organized these types of activities.
You need a local homeschool support group.
Stop wasting people’s time with your repeated questions!!
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OK, that is a lot of questions. I’ll try to answer them all. I have lots of homeschooling experience- I was homeschooled up until last May when I graduated and enrolled in college.
Your first question was “How many hours per week?”
One of the great things about homeschooling is that you do not have to have a set schedule. There is no set rule about how long you should be in school. If you want to take a day off to do chores you can. When I was in high school, I probably did about five to eight hours a day.
Your next question was, “What subjects do they need?”
I would recommend the basics that every college that the student might apply to would require for admittance. These would include two years of English, algebra one and two, geometry, two years of literature, geography, two years of history, health, two years of foreign language, and a lot of schools want to see typing on the student’s transcript. That is another thing. You absolutely MUST keep records of everything the student has taken. Otherwise you will have problems when it comes time to apply to a college or university. Even if the student does not plan on attending it is still a good idea because plans do change.
Next comes, “Who would teach the child? (Would it be the parents or would it be a tutor)”
Parents can do it. A tutor could too. The student could even be self taught. It might be a good idea to have a tutor for the subjects that the student has the lowest grades in. When I was in high school I was virtually self taught. I read the material and took the tests. If I needed help in a certain subject I would ask for help.
The next question was, “How expansive is it?”
Do you mean how expensive is it? The cost of homeschooling depends on where you get your books and other learning materials. You can buy used books and materials relatively inexpensively. Let me know if you need to find sources for materials. I know of a lot of place you can get them!
If you really did mean “expansive” homeschooling can be very expansive. It can cover an infinite number of subjects of interest to the student. It can cover all of the subjects that traditional students have to take as well as an infinite number of “unorthodox” subjects that the student has an interest in learning. It is really open to interpretation!
Next comes, “How should someone who doesn’t have a CLUE about home education go about organizing it?”
I would recommend setting down a few goals first. What do you intend to accomplish? Sit down with each individual student and brainstorm. What do they want to learn? What are their goals in life? What are the requirements for graduation in your area? Does the student have to take a standardized test in order to graduate? If so, try to get a sample copy of that test and see what is on it. That will give you a pretty good idea of what the student needs to know in order to graduate. You will absolutely have to study the subjects that are on the exam. The student cannot pass it otherwise!
Next was, “Who do they need to contact?”
Research your local requirements for education. If your area has laws regarding homeschoolers you will need to know about them. I would recommend getting into contact with the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. Their web address is. They can give you all kinds of advice about the legal aspects of homeschooling no matter where you live. There are homeschooling support groups listed on. You can also contact me. I know a lot about homeschooling and I know a lot of people who know a lot about homeschooling. My email link is in my Yahoo! Answers profile, just click the link under my profile picture at the top of this answer.
Next, “How do they know exactly how to arrange it?”
Homeschooling is extremely flexible. The main thing to keep in mind is the students own preferences. Let him/her decide what extra subjects they want to study. Be sure to keep the hard subjects separate. Don’t make the student take two things that they do not excel at the same semester. That is the best way for the student to burn out and give up. If that happens, it will be very hard for the student to get started again.
Next, “Is it possible for a parent who doesn’t have a CLUE about home education or how it should be structured/what materials are needed (basically doesn’t know ANYTHING about it) to learn how it should be structured/how the child should be educated?”
Yes! Many, many parents with no experience in education whatsoever have succeeded with homeschooling! The very least the parent needs to do is give their consent to the students educating him or herself. The parent should keep in mind that there are often local laws about graduation requirements and they should make sure that the student is progressing in their education, but the student can teach him or herself if they have the will.
Next, “Can ordinary parents home educate their child?”
Of course! Like I said in my last answer, it can be done. There will be tough spots, but nothing is insurmountable. The main problem that homeschooling parents must face is the one of inertia. They must break out of the traditional mold that has encased them and pick up speed in their new endeavor. It is possible!
Next, “Even those with not a broad education?”
Even parents without broad educations can succeed in homeschooling their children. It does not take a teaching degree to teach. It does not even take much knowledge of a particular area of study. My mom has told me that she has learned a lot of things as she has taught me. If the parent and the student both agree to work together to learn and are willing to ask questions when they need help there are very few subjects that a regular every day parent cannot teach without the aid of good book.
Next, “How can they learn how home education is structured?”
As I said before, home education does not have to be overly structured unless they want it to be. There is plenty of room for flexibility, if the student needs or wants extra time spent on a particular subject area that is fine. They will learn much better if they are allowed time for the material to soak in.
Next, “Is home educating very complicated?”
It can be if you make it that way, but it doesn’t have to be. Just keep in mind that there is a host of resources to make it easier for you. Keep on asking questions, there are plenty of people willing to help make life easier for you.
Next, “If someone wanted to home educate 2 children…how could they go about this?”
The same way they would educate one child. Just keep in mind that each child will have different learning styles, more than likely. Do not try to teach each child in exactly the same way. What works for one child may or may not work for another. If it doesn’t work try something else until you find what works best for each child, then stick with that technique until it stops working.
Next, “How many hours per day should the child be taught for?”
I answered this under the first question.
Next, “How does the child keep up with their peers?”
Often it is a question of how will the peers keep up with the child? Homeschoolers are notorious for excelling in their academic pursuits well beyond the level of their peers. However, this depends on the students own dedication to succeeding.
Next, “How are subjects such as music or P.E organized? (Since they are quite social activities and require other people in order to do properly)??”
P.E. is easy. You do not have to play team sports to get exercise. I rode horseback during my school years, danced, ran, and did a number of other exercise related activities. There are a number of videos available to increase physical fitness as well. Remember, moderation is the key. Do not strain yourself.
Music is a bit more difficult. Find out which instrument each student would like to play or if they would like to sing. Then either get them lessons from a private instructor or teach them yourself (if you know the instrument they choose.) It is possible that the student will choose an instrument that it is just not practical to play. In that case have them choose again until it is practical. I basically taught myself how to play the piano. My sister taught herself how to play the tin whistle with the help of a video.
I hope that this has helped you. Once again, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Good luck!
You’re wasting everyone’s time..
Does it make you feel big and bad that you can con people in to giving you heart felt answers so you can laugh at them.You should be ashamed of yourself.
This person was suspended for asking the same question 98 times on their last account.
You should not fall for this.
And clarence, linda whatever your name is, if you are seriously interested in learning about home education, which I seriously doubt, read the answers from the last 98 times you’ve asked this question.
Oh yeah, i forgot, you got that account deleted didn’t you?
hmmm…
Read, Read, Read. That is how you will educate yourself.
Maybe you could start by reading all the dozens of answers to these same questions that you have been for ages now.
You have been reported (again)