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  • Homeschooling Hours

    How many, how often and when? These are some oft-repeated
    questions when it comes to homeschooling hours. Flexibility is of
    course one of the key underlying principles behind homeschooling.
    This flexibility applies not only to the curriculum but also to
    the number of hours. It is only natural that parents, especially
    if they have just started out on homeschooling should feel that
    their children should be at their books all the time when regular
    school-goers are at school. This is not only fallacious but can
    also be damaging and counter-productive.

    One of the most ignored but glaring drawbacks of the public
    schooling system is the sheer waste of time and energy that it
    causes. Many periods are simply wasted away and the child
    effectively derives only 1-3 hours of study everyday. Then, there
    are days when the studies become too intensive and other days when
    it's only games and no work at all. There is a lot of 'invisible
    wastage' involved here.

    Early on in your homeschooling practice, work out a schedule. It
    is advisable to stick to the same hours everyday. A routine makes
    it easier to learn and gives structure to the learning experience.
    It also tells the students that parents are strict about their
    learning. A routine also allows your child to free his mind from
    other activities and concentrate on studies. He knows that a
    particular time is strictly set aside for learning.

    The actual number of hours that you need depends on the curriculum
    you have chosen and the learning style that suits your child. If
    you are dealing with a subject that seems to be more complex, you
    may need to sit with the child for a longer period. Using various
    techniques, it may be necessary to demonstrate what you are trying
    to teach. For instance, a lesson in Algebra may take more time
    than a lesson in English.

    Homeschooling does not refer to the practice of sitting in front
    of the books and learning the printed matter. Field trips,
    watching documentaries, visiting factories and libraries also make
    up an important slice of the homeschooling process. It makes sense
    to intersperse these activities so that learning becomes fun.
    You may want to finish off the few hours of textbook learning
    in the morning and dedicate the afternoons to these kinds
    of activities.

    Given the fact that too many public school hours are wasted in
    meaningless activities ranging from talking to extra-curricular
    activities, do not allow public school hours to dictate the time
    you should spend teaching your child at home. Remember that at
    home, he is getting a high-quality one-to-one time that is highly
    productive. About 1-3 hours of study is enough in the primary
    level. It is of course true that the more number of hours you put
    in, the more learning takes place. This is also the reason why
    homeschooling children are much smarter and more balanced than
    regular school going children.

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