As new homeschooling parents, you're about to navigate a path that is new and perhaps a little daunting. But fear not. We promise you a journey of discovery where you'll learn the importance of understanding education philosophies, the differences between curriculum and pedagogy, and the beauty of unschooling, all while keeping your family's worldview at the center of your child’s education.
The episode unfolds with a personal touch in sharing my own family's homeschool journey, laying the groundwork for the importance of slowing down to understand your child's needs. We'll journey through public school pedagogy, secular, and religious curriculums, highlighting the importance of aligning your chosen curriculum with your family's worldview. We'll chat about the significance of de-schooling, and how it's okay to leverage free resources online while you're finding the right curriculum for your family.
Brace yourselves for an educational roller coaster as we delve into diverse homeschooling methods and resources, from the age-old Classical Method to modern platforms like Khan Academy, Coursera, and Wondrium. We'll take you through an exploration of various homeschooling philosophies including Montessori, Travel schooling, Forest schooling, Charlotte Mason, and many others. By the end of the episode, you’ll be armed with an array of educational perspectives paving the way to craft an enriching and empowering learning journey for your child. Come along, let's transform your homeschooling journey together.
A Few Books to Learn More About Various Educational Philosophies:
The Classical Education:
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise
Charlotte Mason:
A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola
Home Education (The Home Education Series) by Charlotte Mason
Philosophy of Education (The Home Education Series) by Charlotte Mason
Parents and Children (The Home Education Series) by Charlotte Mason
For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Montessori Method:
Waldorf Education:
Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out by Jack Petrash
Waldorf Education: A Family Guide by Multiple Authors
A Thomas Jefferson Education (TJed)/Leadership Education:
Unschooling:
How Children Learn by John Holt
How Children Fail by John Holt
Foundation for American Christian Education:
Foundation for American Christian Education Website
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