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Teaching a Subject You Don't Know
By Mary Joyce
With out any doubt the best way for any child to learn is with undivided one on one instruction. This definition alone points directly to the childs parents. Who better to provide such an environment than the ultimate someone who loves and cares for the child and how they learn?
Fortunately, the homeschooling parent need not be an expert in every subject matter area. Homeschool instruction goes beyond the classroom setting and takes in the entire world! Homeschool support groups and information is abundant and one doesnt have to look any further for help than the library, the internet, community centers, and even local colleges. The key is if you dont know the subject matter, be willing to investigate it and even learn along with your child. And when looking for homeschool resources dont forget friends, acquaintances, and the business community as a whole.
There are many people that you may come in contact with as a part of your regular day that would be more than willing to take on a bit of homeschool instruction for you. If not to come by as a guest teacher, most will provide invaluable information for you to supplement your lesson plan. Its a great experience! And what a feeling of accomplishment!
The key to remember dont panic. Resources are everywhere and many are right in your very neighborhood. Children are always learning. If you dont feel like you can effectively teach a particular subject, set up a field trip, or do a project together. Many outside the home resources are delighted to have a young person who is genuinely excited and interested come by for a visit. And are more than willing to assist you with teaching a subject you dont know!
And youll learn something too!
About the Author:
Mary Joyce is a former educator, successful homeschool parent, and has written many articles on teaching your child at home for the Homeschool-Curriculum-4u website. Please visit http://www.homeschool-curriculum-4u.com for a complete list of Mary's articles.
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