Coronavirus Pandemic | School Closures | 2nd Week | Homeschool Best Practices
Coronavirus Pandemic | School Closures | 2nd Week | Homeschool Best Practices
By FARHAD MEHRABAN
We are now entering the 2nd week of the school closures and time to have a detailed educational plan to follow.
Here are some homeschool best practices and guidelines that can be easily personalized.
Set SMART Educational Goals
Whether you’re teaching literature, math, history, science or art, keep specific educational objectives in mind. What do you want your child to learn and how will you track their progress? Set short-term and long-term SMART goals for each subject.
SMART: Specific | Measurable | Attainable | Relevant & Time-Based
Study Teaching
It’s not enough to be a math prodigy or a scientist. You have to know how to apply your knowledge in a way that your student will comprehend. Read books on teaching and take teaching courses. You are not alone and many parents throughout the country and the world are struggling while we all adapt to the new norms for the time being. Reach out to other parents as they will be a great source of knowledge.
Set Aside a Time & Place For Academic Work
Consistency is the name of the game. Select and Set-up a specific location to be the classroom with chairs, books, desks, and so forth; don’t try and turn your family | TV room into a classroom — cartoons and serious learning don’t mix. Set up a routine and follow 100% to promote structure.
“Start each day with Prayer as Gratitude can do Wonders”
Systematization
Organize your lesson plan, materials, time, and tasks so you don’t waste valuable time looking for worksheets or struggling for resources. Set up a filing system for all your different subjects and organize your library and homeschooling records. Keeping a daily journal will be ideal. Keep a daily note of goals to achieve by the end of each lesson. Jot everything down, from schoolwork to household chores. Encourage focus and attention.
Attack The Difficult Subjects First
If your children are struggling with certain subjects, such as math or science, teach those in the morning when everyone is more alert. Save the easier subjects for later in the day.
“Look for creative ways to make learning FUN and take breaks. Incorporate multiple learning styles such as hearing, seeing doing. Recognize that the curriculum is there to serve you as a guide.You’re in control of your homeschooling, not your lesson plans or suggested daily schedule.”
At the end of the day, this is new for most of us as parents and our kids. It will be a learning journey and will bring us closer together. Remember no one can do this alone, we need each other now more than ever.
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