A sudden increased awareness of homeschooling during the covid-19 crisis, had the result of many parents considering the permanent route of teaching their children from home and becoming their primary educators. This is due to the current pandemic yes, and also the sudden spike and availability of online and other resources.
These emerging learning options outside of traditional schooling show not only that “mass homeschooling” is possible but also that it may be highly desirable. Personalized learning, small group interactions that build community and connection are beneficial whether or not a pending epidemic is what exposes families to these education possibilities. Mass homeschooling may be just the cure we need.
After this very stressful time globally, which is far from over, a lot of parents are adapting to the motto of learning in your own space at your own pace.
However, this should not create the impression that the child is removed from society and becomes a socially distant – on the contrary – the child remains in society and is an active participant in social activities, sporting activities and all other aspects which help to make him or her a balanced member of the community.
Another way of keeping in touch with friends and other homeschooled children and teachers or moms, is via an online learning platform such as eClasses. Moms (or educators) can use this out of the box platform to share their lessons, make videos, support each other, educate each other, share information, create classroom experiences for their children, and enhance the overall homeschooling experience.
Parents are realising that they know their children best and are taking control of their academic education. Although this is not possible for everyone, as a lot of parents need to work, there is a sudden shift and appreciation for homeschooling. More people are leaning towards this option, and eClasses creates the perfect platform to do this together with a group of friends, taking this big step together with other like-minded new “teachers-to-be”.
Enjoy the benefit of not having to create all your classes and lessons yourself, but sharing with other moms what you have created, and having the advantage of using what they have created. Building each other up and supporting each other is one of the main reasons homeschooling will work, and not only work, but be a wonderful experience for both parent and child.
Just some of the benefits of homeschooling
> Academic flexibility. Homeschooling can work whether a child is ahead, behind, strong-willed, creative, challenging, quiet, gifted, or active.
> Parent choice of pace and approach. You’re in charge of the schedule, grade level, learning approach, curriculum, and in most places, even graduation requirements.
> Meeting current needs now. You can prioritize a child’s mental, emotional, behavioral, and physical health.
> Warm family environment. Family is the best foundation for social development as well as values and faith development.
> Community involvement. There’s generous time for service, community activities, volunteering, and entrepreneurship.
> Efficient learning. A low student-teacher ratio, without wasted time and busy work.
> Meaningful learning. Avoid teaching to the test, but rather enjoying as you learn.
> Time for the stuff many schools cut. You can make time for play, the outdoors, projects, the arts, and real experiments.
> Less stress and burnout.
> Accommodating to special situations. Homeschooling works well for all sorts of situations, families who travel, and families contending with illness and challenging work schedules, etc.
