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Jan. 9, 2015
Does Homeschooling Prepare You Academically?
In a word: Yes. Homeschooling prepares you academically. Absolutely. I had a chance recently to sit down and chat with my siblings about our experiences with homeschooling. Mortarboard My older sister attended a private Christian school -- at great expense … Continue reading
Tagged academics, education, homeschool, learning, life-long learning, school
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Dec. 2, 2014
Education Is Not About Teaching
This socialization ill lurks in the corner, ignored by edutheorists and mitigated by "classroom management skills" taught to teachers. Coming as no surprise to any of us who actually attended school at some point in our lives, peers, more than … Continue reading
Tagged culture, education, learning, peer pressure, socialization ill, teaching
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Oct. 24, 2014
Is Math Confusing? Only If You're Doin' It Wrong
My wife has math phobia. Equations and numbers shut her down. But when she solves a problem -- such as how much fabric she'll need to make a skirt with so many folds or whatever -- she jumps up and … Continue reading
Tagged DVD, learning, math, MathTacular
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Oct. 8, 2014
Changing the world one bed time chat at a time
The title of this blog post, and the inspiration thereof, is blatantly, unabashedly, and completely stolen from the Sonlight Moment of the same name. Please go enjoy that post first. <smile> I don't remember bedtime chats except for the whispered … Continue reading
Tagged books, discussion, global, history, learning
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Sep. 10, 2014
From Luke's Inbox: Now Is Not the Time to Learn About Islam
I understand that missionary work is very important. However, I don't appreciate you encouraging us to teach our children to understand Muslim culture and beliefs. I think this is particularly poor timing. I appreciate the feedback. Of course, I was … Continue reading
Jul. 28, 2014
Did You Use Algebra Today?
Just like the humorous image in this post, I have yet to use Algebra today. I haven't utilized polynomials, solved for a single variable, or graphed anything. But I did use Algebra the other day when I filled up my … Continue reading
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Jul. 2, 2014
Learn It Quick Schemes
I think about education now and again; I blog about it regularly for work <grin>. So when my phone rang yesterday and someone tried to sell me a "learn it quick" idea, I frowned. Something about that concept made me … Continue reading
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