Personalized Learning through Homeschooling with Sharon Hancock

English - December 12, 2019 05:05 - 52 minutes - 48 MB - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
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Production team:

Introduction Voice: David Bourne

Music credits:

Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals

Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

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How Sharon’s daughter learnt to count (2:25)

Getting started with homeschooling: the power of community and homeschool co-ops (3:58)

Kindergarten: building a strong foundation of reading and math skills (6:15)

How Sharon’s daughter responded to kindergarten-level homeschooling (7:21)

The importance of social interaction and play with other children (9:21)

The benefits of homeschooling vs traditional schooling: personalized and flexible learning (11:41)

How Sharon’s son built a vacuum chamber: an example of self-directed learning (13:40)

How homeschooling caters to different learning styles: reading, discussing, watching, kinesthetic learning… (15:29)

Why homeschooled kids need structure in their daily activities (19:22)

How homeschooling nurtures workers and independent thinkers for the future (24:49)

How to decide if homeschooling is the right choice for your family (27:34)

What homeschool co-ops are and what they offer (30:42)

A word on state-specific homeschooling requirements (34:01)

Sharon’s biggest challenge during her homeschooling journey: keeping up with her kids (38:09)

When homeschooling does not work (40:01)

What skills are required to become an effective homeschooling parent (42:31)

Sharon’s advice for parents contemplating homeschooling (48:00)

What Sharon wants to leave her mark on during her lifetime (48:32)