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Reasons for Homeschooling
Personal philosophy of education Geographical isolation Medical conditions Parents are itinerant workers Religious beliefs Social/emotional issues Special educational needs
Advantages of Homeschooling
Can work at required level for each subject Can work at required pace for each subject Can go on excursions, trips, etc. when it is
most convenient Can learn real life skills Can access a variety of courses
Possible Problems & Solutions
Socialisation
Mother not qualified teacher
Will see friends at church, youth groups, sports, clubs, etc.
Can use whole curricula, Internet courses, tutors, mentors, TAFE and Community House courses etc.
Possible Problems & Solutions
Will the student gain meaningful qualifications?
Will discipline be a problem?
Can use DECV if eligible, TAFE courses and alternative entry for tertiary courses
Can use appropriate strategies
Sources of Teaching Materials
Complete courses TAFE, Community House etc. courses Internet courses Gather collection from book shops, Op
shops, garage sales, fetes, etc. Write own units
Internet courses
Christian studied with the Virtual school for the Gifted
-What a Laugh -Visual Basic
Programming -Writing fantasy
fiction
Learning from everyday happenings
When we found a possum which had been hit by a car the Possum Lady visited and Christian sketched the possum she brought with her.
L.O.T.E. Pot-Pourri
L.O.T.E. Pot-Pourri was a little taste of several languages.
We had characters from around the world who shared their phrases and songs with us
Library
Croydon Library - source of research materials, text books, fiction, foreign language courses on tape & CD, jigsaws, Internet access, family tree research and with a lake for a picnic lunch
Nativity Windows
Painting nativity windows for the Sunday School was an activity for Art and Social service.