Learning Stages in the Homeschool Context

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We cannot artificially divide children into learning stages which correspond directly to a certain age, but I do believe that learning occurs in stages and that it is helpful for homeschool parents to focus on particular aspects of learning in each stage and to use certain methods in your homeschool at that time.

So, as we discuss learning stages, I want you to remember once again, the individuality of your child and the flexibility of the "ages" given. One child may take on characteristics of a learning stage well before the "age"; and visa versa.

You would note that I use the Classical Divisions of Stages. I do so, because in my understanding, any child's natural development is according to this structure. In fact, I believe that all of our learning occurs in this developmental way, from gaining information - to assimilating the information - to expressing the information. In a sense, I see the classical divisions as an umbrella under which one can apply a range of methods in each stage.

In each stage, I condense the skills into Areas of "Focus". This is a huge generalization - but yet can help the parent to keep in mind what we mainly need to focus on in the given age/stage.

Stages:

Logic/Dialectic Stage in Homeschool
Stage: Ages 13-15
Focus: Growth in Understanding Making logical conclusions Transferring knowledge into real projects Learning Valid Reasoning Support arguments with logical and valid reasons Detecting Invalid reasoning Discerning Causes and effects Composition Learning to structure paragraphs and essays - topic sentences and supporting statements,facts, examples... Vocabulary Development Algebra and Geometry
Best Teaching Methods Training through parental modelling, Conversation Discussions in logical reasoning Outlining paragraphs and essays - using it as a model Assigned reading across the subject areas Oral discussions on reading Written Narrations moving to essay formats Copy excellent literature - use as a base for modeling
Real Life Learning Natural learning opportunities in daily life and activities Discuss current affairs Use advertisements, commercials, articles to expose invalid reasoning Cooking, Sewing Projects - woodwork, bicycle repair Small business opportunities Earning Pocket Money Building computer skills, Adding a webpage or mini-site as an online journal
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