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Book SynopsisHere is a concise handbook of trustworthy, research-based information about learning and teaching for those interested in homeschooling. It is also very helpful for teachers in other arenas such as private schools, public schools, and church education programs. Exhaustive coverage is not the goal, but a concise, user-friendly guide is. Chapters cover: theories of learning, academic ability, personality factors, choosing curriculum, motivation, discipline, testing, physically designing a learning area Homeschooling can be used as a user-friendly text for a college-level course on homeschooling. It contains most of the topics included in a traditional educational psychology textbook, but is written in simpler language and includes applications for homeschooling.
Trade ReviewIf you have wondered about what professional educators believe or if you hit phrases like 'designed to reach all of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences' and 'Piagetian-inspired curricula' when you research homeschool materials for your children, then, Clements'...Homeschooling: A Research-Based How-To Manual provides a gentle overview as to what all that 'educationese' means. * Practical Homeschooling *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 1. Theories of Learning Chapter 5 2. Academic Ability Chapter 6 3. Personality Chapter 7 4. Choosing Curriculum Chapter 8 5. Motivation Chapter 9 6. Discipline Chapter 10 7. Testing and Grading Chapter 11 8. Physical Environment Chapter 12 9. Scheduling Chapter 13 10. Summary Chapter 14 Appendix Chapter 15 Reference Chapter 16 Index Chapter 17 About the Author
