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The Myth of Credentialism

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I would like to take the comment left at one of my posts and respond to that person’s viewpoint step by step because there is certainly a segment of people who hold these beliefs.  Each of the italicized quotes come … Continue reading

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An Interest-ing Twist

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My fifth child and fourth son was diagnosed with autism in February, 1997, at just over two years old. By twelve years old, he would have probably been considered high functioning autism. Although it is said that a person with … Continue reading

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Strengths-Based vs. Weakness-Based Education

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What is meant by strengths-based education? I feel it might be advantageous to start with what is a weakness-based model. Most mass institutions of learning (such as public school) are weakness-based models. This model starts with a prescribed scope and … Continue reading

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Interest-Based Learning Versus Child-Led Learning

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I used to think that the terms interest-based and child-led learning were synonymous.  But recently, I had a clarifying moment as I have helped various homeschoolers understand how I facilitate learning with my children as described in my Collaborative Learning Process. … Continue reading

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Writing in the Teen Years – A Natural Progression

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I’ve written a couple posts about writing in the years from 5-10 years old found here and here, so I’ve decided to write a post about this subject for the teen years.  I find that IF people decide to give … Continue reading