Archive for November, 2011

Podcast! Second Generation Home Educators, Part 2 of 2

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Comments Posted on Nov 28, 2011 Last Updated Nov 28, 2011 Posted by Greg
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Do homeschooled children choose to homeschool their children? And if so, why? These are some of the questions raised (and answered!) on this the second of a two-part podcast all about 2nd-generation homeschooling. We interview Mrs. Amy Becker and Mrs. Lydia Bowman, two homeschool graduates who are now happily homeschooling their own children. They discuss with Greg about passing along the vision without pressure. Some of the reasons they decided homeschooling was the best educational method for them and their families include:

• ability to select different programs for different needs
• tailoring teaching to learning styles
• increased flexibility
• family closeness
• and more!

If you love homeschooling and want to see it continue from generation to generation, then be sure to tune in for part 2 of this 2 part podcast outlining some excellent reasons to choose home education and how to pass along that love for home education to the next generation.

Podcast! Second Generation Home Educators, Part 1 of 2

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Comments Posted on Nov 21, 2011 Last Updated Nov 28, 2011 Posted by Greg
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Do homeschooled children choose to homeschool their children? And if so, why? These are some of the questions raised on the podcast today all about 2nd-generation homeschooling. We interview Mrs. Amy Becker and Mrs. Lydia Bowman, two homeschool graduates who are now happily homeschooling their own children. They discuss with Greg about passing along the vision without pressure. Some of the reasons they decided homschooling was the best educational method for them and their families include:

• ability to select different programs for different needs
• tailoring teaching to learning styles
• increased flexibility
• family closeness
• and more!

If you love homeschooling and want to see it continue from generation to generation, then be sure to tune in for some excellent reasons to choose home education and how to pass along that love for home education to the next generation.

Podcast! Learning Styles, Part 2

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Comments Posted on Nov 21, 2011 Last Updated Nov 21, 2011 Posted by Greg
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In this, the 2nd part of a 2-part exploration of Learning Styles, Greg continues to investigate the various ways in which children take in and remember the information that is presented to them. Can learning styles be combined? And how can you handle teaching to multiple learning styles? These and many other questions are answered today. Additionally, if you have have any questions about learning styles, please leave us a comment here and we’ll be glad to reply with answers!

Having trouble figuring out what learning style your child possesses? Or just need some teaching tips for a particular learning style? As a special bonus, be sure to check out the learning style tests, strategies and suggestions on our sister website: Piedmont Education Services: Learning Styles Pages

Parents! Teachers! If you’ve been curious about learning styles, how to identify them, and the benefits that will be gained by understanding and teaching to your child’s strengths, then be sure to hear both parts of the podcast. Here’s the link to Learning Styles, Part 1, just in case you missed it. Happy listening!

Podcast! Learning Styles, Part 1

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Comments Posted on Nov 14, 2011 Last Updated Nov 14, 2011 Posted by Greg
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You won’t want to miss today’s podcast! Greg explores Learning Styles and what you glean here just might change your view of education forever! Did you know that both you and your students each have a preferred learning modality? Or that student resistance or boredom could possibly be attributed to a mismatch between a child’s learning style and the curriculum or teaching method being used? Greg explains what learning styles are, how to identify them, overcoming challenges in the classroom, our role as parent/teachers, what benefits will be gained by understanding and teaching to your child’s strengths, and cautions of which you should be aware. So listen today for the answers and stay tuned for part 2 next week!

Podcast! Exploring Classical Conversations, Part 2

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Comments Posted on Nov 04, 2011 Last Updated Nov 04, 2011 Posted by Greg

Interview with Lisa Bailey, NC Classical Conversations Statewide Manager, Part 2

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Have you heard about Classical Conversations before and always wondered what it was all about? Now’s your chance to get the inside scoop on this approach to homeschooling that thousands across the country have used with great benefit. Listen in as Lisa Bailey, the NC State Manager for Classical Conversations, explains and explores the various facets of this program that has been specially designed to support parents by providing children with a combination of classical learning and Biblical worldview!

Here are a few of the questions that Greg asks our guest in this program: What is Classical Conversations? Why should parents use it? Why not just use a prepackaged curriculum? How does it actually work? Is there a cost involved? What are the “practicum” that parents can attend? And much more! Listen today for the answers and stay tuned for part 2 next week.