The Homeschooling Guides Series
Concise and to-the-point, this series consist of seven e-books.
View descriptions of the individual books below.
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[note these files are large so it may take a while to download]
- Understand a new definition of ‘education’ and ‘school’
- Think about the pros and cons of home education
- Decide if homeschooling is for you when reading the ten steps to decide
- Gain insight into why and how some people homeschool
- Get ideas on what to do and what not to do when you start
- Know which books to read when reading book reviews about the most well-known books in homeschooling circles
- Make the paradigm shift to understand what home education is really about
- Understand how to make curriculum choices
- Get to know a new definition of child development phases
- Understand what to focus on during each phase
- Understand primary goals for each phase including ideas and concepts to reach those goals
- Know which books to read during each phase
HOME EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
- Understand details regarding the South African law on home education
- Understand who and what the Pestalozzi Trust (legal defence fund) is
- Understand school-leaving qualifications options in SA
- Get a detail insight into options for Matric and University admission
ORGANISATION,
ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIALISATION
- Understand how to organise your home for homeschooling
- Understand how to manage your records
- Understand the concept of Portfolios as a record of learning for your child(ren)
- Understand more about what socialization is really about
THE 7-STEP PROCESS
TO IMPROVE YOUR HOMESCHOOL
- Improve your homeschooling process
- Define vision for your family, as well as a Course of Study and practical schedule
- Be more confident when looking for curriculum
- Know how to evaluate progress by understanding the importance of Measurement
A PERSONAL ECLECTIC CURRICULUM
- Understand how an eclectic curriculum is compiled or put together
- See how to apply the practical steps as shared in the 7-step process guide
- View samples of completed templates including a personal homeschool vision, a personal course of study, a personal curriculum and personal schedules