Homeschool is About The Student! – Part 1
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Leaving the brick and mortar schools behind can be a thrilling, and terrifying concept. There are many myths and misconceptions about homeschooling from religion to curriculum to socialization. Education is about the student not the building.
You may have heard the concept of "Learning Style." Do you know your child's learning style? Do you know your learning style? It could be one of the most over-looked issues in the homeschool process. So, what are the learning styles?
- Visual (spatial). You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
- Aural (auditory-musical). You prefer using sound and music.
- Verbal (linguistic). You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
- Physical (kinesthetic). You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
- Logical (mathematical). You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
- Social (interpersonal). You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
- Solitary (intrapersonal). You prefer to work alone and use self-study.
Without going into all the technical information, research has proven that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. By involving more of the brain during learning, we remember more of what we learn.
You can go to learning-styles-online to take the Memletics learning styles inventory (quiz, questionnaire, test). It is free, and you can do the test online, or download the test in Microsoft Excel or Adobe PDF format.
Lynda Schultz is a Christian, homeschooling, SAHM, and a full-time caretaker for her disabled mother who suffers from complications of diabetes. She offers insights to her experiences with homeschooling, diabetes, healthier eating, and her walk with Jesus. Visit her website and participate in the poll posted at the top of the left column.
