subject: Tips For Parents On Home Schooling [print this page] The education system today has reached to a different level, altogether. There are several modes to pursue education. With the advent of internet in education arena a new concept of home schooling has emerged out which has gained a huge popularity among the people all over the world. In this mode of education, a student can pursue any course ranging from GCSE training to A level courses to further education program, while sitting at home. The reason why this mode of education has become such a hit is attributed to a large number of advantages it offers over the traditional mode of education.
In home schooling mode of education, parents play a crucial role. Although they have loads of responsibility on their shoulders in any case, yet in homeschooling the load gets doubled. In this article I would give some tips for the parents on home schooling which will certainly help them shaping their lives.
1. Give them some space: It is a common practice that parents tend to direct their wards every now and then while they pursue their course. Trust me it is not a very good practice. Do guide them whenever required but dont make them habitual to your guidance. Research reports have shown that students under such a practice lack confidence & decision making power and hence, dont become independent.
2. Facilitate a pro-studying environment at home: Do not plan out a kitty party at your home while your kids are studying. You must facilitate a pro-studying environment at home not a disturbing one. Ambience plays a critical role in online training for a student. Make sure that when the kids are studying the house remains calm and house members remain quiet.
3. Block the social networking websites: Make sure that you block the social networking websites and other websites that distract students online. If you fail to do so, chances are high for your kid to get distracted. Often students tend to chat online with their friends on social networking websites, pausing their online course. These chats consume a huge amount of time, ultimately affecting the studies. However, once the online course session is over unblock the websites as they help a lot if used productively. Smart students discuss on various educational topics with international students and increase the reach of their thoughts.
4. Allow them to take brisk breaks: Dont be too harsh on your kids. It wont help them at all. Let them take brisk breaks after every hour or so. These breaks must be refreshing. Ask them to play physical games rather than staying glued at computers and television sets. They will only add up to the strain to their eyes and wont refresh them at all.
Being a parent, if you follow the above mentioned tips, I am sure your ward will sail very well through online education. There is no doubt that you are a caring parent as you have read this article, but following these tips will certainly make you more efficient in facilitating homeschooling.
