Friday, August 27, 2010

Looking For Curriculum

I've found another book that I like a lot better then the one I spoke of on the previous post. The book I've been reading is called, 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum By: Cathy Duffy.
I am amazed at what I am learning in this book. It has tests and questions that help me figure out what I like. Because otherwise I really don't know what I like. Or should I say I know what I like I just don't know how to put it into words.

So, a test that I recently took and had my husband take is "Which Approach to Education Should I Use?" They ask questions of what you would prefer in ways to teach your children. These are the names of the different approaches to teaching.

  1. Traditional
  2. Charlotte Mason
  3. Classical
  4. Unit Study
  5. Unschooling
  6. Independent Study
  7. Eclectic
  8. Umbrella Program
I am sure that you could find and learn about these online.

I have found that I really don't like the traditional style. It would be like schooling your children at home but doing it in a way as if they were still at public school, just without the big classroom. It could totally work for some. Just not for me.

I have found that I really like the Charlotte Mason way of teaching. I love it! I can't go into detail right now of what it is all about. I also haven't read in detail all of the other ways of schooling. By taking the test it shows that I prefer Charlotte Mason first and Unit Study second. I haven't read about it yet but I think I might only like unit study just because I am terrified to teach on my own at this point.
My husband scored highest with Charlotte Mason and Classical. So I am glad that we are on the same page.
This is exciting!

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