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HOMESCHOOLING IN CHINA-A PARENT'S STORY
Yuan Honglin, a citizen of East China, was once called to the school by his 3-year-old daughter’s teacher. The teacher said that his daughter Xiaoyi does not interact much with other children and might need some psychological help. Yuan was in distress and he felt sceptical, he finally decided to take Xiaoyi out of school and to teach her himself, which made him one of the foremost homeschooling advocates in China. Yuan was scared that keeping his daughter away from her peers would only exacerbate her anxiety and to prevent this, he started free home-based classes that other children could also join. It has been more than 14 years now and those home-based classes have turned into a small but popular school. Xiaoyi is 18 years old now and is an independent and confident girl.
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH: THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY
There is a strong connection between the use of social media and mental health. Studies reveal that 72% of the American population uses social media in some form or the other. And this excessive reliance and use of social media, therefore, impacts a huge section of the population.
This overwhelming popularity of the internet and networking platforms has some serious repercussions on its users and the psychological effects of social media on youth are believed to be a bigger cause of concern.
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GET YOUR STUDEIS BACK ON TRACK! KEYSTONE CREDIT RECOVERY PROGRAMS:
Academic credits are a foundation for the future educational pathways. Therefore, the number of credits can make or shatter your dreams of joining the best post-secondary programs. Here, we are going to see how Keystone credit recovery programs are going to make a difference in your life.
USA’s Ministry of education had realized the importance of creating dropout preventive strategies to bring down the numbers of high school dropouts.
The introduction of a credit recovery option was one such strategy to retain students in the mainstream system.
Pioneer online school ‘The Keystone School’, is known for its credit recovery courses.
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7 WAYS TO DEAL WITH A TEMPER TANTRUM KID
Handling a temper tantrum kid is one of the greatest challenges of parenthood. Most parents struggle to manage this emotional turmoil and at times, it gets difficult to control the situation.
These issues are common in the developmental stages of childhood. However, these can be managed well by preempting and preventing their occurrence.
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AFFORDABLE QUALITY EDUCATION AT PRIMAVERA ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Educational technology has succeeded in creating an impactful learning environment for the students As an alternative to conventional institutions, one such credible name in the world of virtual learning is Primavera online high school. As a leader in online education since 2001, this online school is known for its curriculum quality. A feature-loaded online school that offers 100% free K-12 education in ‘Arizona’. What makes Primavera online school the largest high school in Arizona? : Students who enroll in this virtual school avail a host of benefits.
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How to Effectively Reduce your Virtual Homeschooling Budget?
Budget is a serious matter when it comes to your child’s education. You may have heard that premium education requires premium budget but virtual homeschooling refutes this concept as well. Unlike traditional schooling, you do not have to pay fixed tuition fees, pay for books from the school or give excessively high amounts for field trips. With virtual homeschooling, you can make the necessary cuts without ever compromising on your child’s education.
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A TEENS GUIDE TO SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY
Parents can worry about a lot. Like everything else in this world, social media safety is something that the adults in your life will be wanting to discuss with you. After all, they get nervous about their teen on social media. But it may not be easy for you to understand why Facebook or Twitter is such a big deal.
There are many different reasons why social media can be a dangerous playground. While the horror stories all focus on kids being lured or abducted, there are far more threats that are less severe. No matter your age or sex, it is important to follow some important rules for social media safety.
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WHAT MAKES AMERICA THE COUNTRY WITH THE MOST OLYMPIC MEDALS?
Being the country with the most Olympic medals earned, America is an inspiration to all the countries around the world. With highly decorated and successful athletes like Michael Phelps, America continues to break more and more incredible records!
Olympic Games are international sports festivals that are held every 4 years with the ultimate goal of harnessing and nurturing the human skillset through sports. It also aims at fostering World Peace across the globe which is the need of the hour.
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WHAT IS SHORT-TERM HOMESCHOOLING
There can be many factors or conditions that lead towards this perspective. Often there are conditions when families find themselves in a state where a regular school education may not be possible for the children for a while. Unplanned transfers, medical conditions and or even the subject-specific issues with the children are some of the possible reasons. But the overall idea remains the same i.e. to present the children an environment from where he can seamlessly return back to the normal schooling structure. Here are some aspects that are important to be considered for short-term homeschooling.
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HOW IS IGEN REVERSING THE STEREOTYPES OF GENDER ROLES
From toys in childhood, colors in the wardrobe, and job preferences in adulthood, stereotypes of gender roles are firmly established in our society.
The rulebook of these discriminatory norms, guides generations about the conduct and expectations basis one’s gender. And the threats of these stereotypes begin right from early childhood.
Family life and school ambiance further nurture these baseless beliefs and all this continues from education to employment!
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WHY SINGAPORE MATH CURRICULUM WORKS BEST FOR US
Singapore math curriculum, it is based on the learning concepts proposed by Jerome Bruner, the renowned American psychologist. Second, it focusses more on understanding the concepts of mathematics rather than the content. And third, the pictorial and abstract form of learning comes only after the concrete form, which helps a child analyse a problem better. All these have combined to make Singapore math curriculum special and it naturally has gained considerable fame globally.
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WHAT IS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT?
Assessments are important to gauge the effectiveness of the overall program. It helps to realize the educational goals defined within a program/course.
Also, it helps educators and parents to understand the needs of the student better. Formative assessment refers to certain evaluations conducted by the teacher within the learning process. As a tool to gauge the academic progress of the student, this form of evaluation is helpful within the learning duration to share feedback about the student.
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4 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOMESCHOOLED TEENAGERS HAPPY
With lack of socializing, limited experiences and restricted surroundings, at times the homeschooled teenager may get bored with his routine and this may have considerable effects on his academic performance. Here are some of the ways that can help to keep the homeschooled teenagers happy.
Let Them “Interact”:
The first thing that a parent can do is to let the children socialize. A regular school environment has a number of opportunities for the children to have friends, share moments and interact with other people of their age group, which certainly a homeschooled teen misses. So, parents need to understand the importance of socializing and let them have friends outside the home. Visiting parks, sports arenas, clubs and virtual groups can be a lifesaver in this case.
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WHAT IS BLENDED LEARNING? CONCEPT AND BENEFITS EXPLAINED
Blended learning refers to the integration of online learning with the traditional methods. To understand what is blended learning, it is important to see its impact in a broader sense.
It has been proved that, the use of blended learning helps in creating highly engaging educational opportunities for an effective personalized instructional delivery.As an integration of technology and in-person learning, this form of digital revolution helps in enriching the learning experiences of the students and extends their learning to a greater level.
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WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY CHILD'S HOMESCHOOLING PROGRAM
Deciding to homeschool my child was a tough decision that had many nay-sayers on the sideline. I am glad that they were proven wrong and the process has been a complete success. She is a happy child and we could not have asked for a better schooling program than International Schooling.
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