Education Styles

Homeschool Defined

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling

Although Wikipedia is not always accurate, the information found on it is generally very useful. It is just wise to check other sources to confirm what you read there or anywhere.

Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason (1842-1923) believed that children were better served by reading quality literature and real life material.

http://simplycharlottemason.com/

Classical Education

Christian based, this method takes the classics in literature and history and offers children (and parents too) a high standard.

http://www.classicalhomeschooling.org

Eclectic Homeschooling

Taking parts from various methods of education and using those that best meet your family's needs.

http://eho.org

Montessori

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), this method encourages a natural learning environment where the learner sets the pace and course of study.

http://www.montessori.org

School in the home (Traditional Homeschooling)

Literally, this method takes the public school approach to teaching and learning. For more information about what your local school is doing contact your Regional Education Officer. In Nova Scotia, that is Mr. David White. He may be reached at (902)893-5890 or whited@gov.ns.ca. Other options would include full course programs such as A Beka and Bob Jones.

http://www.ednet.ns.ca

Unit Studies

Many subjects are addressed using one activity. For example, a ride on the Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry studies geography (where things are in our community), math (cost of trip vs cost of walking or driving across the bridge/# of people on board, time), vocabulary (topside, windward, lee, port, starboard, captain, crew, wash, wake, jetty, board, disembark, commissionaire, terminal, etc...), history (of the Halifax Harbour), physics (principles of water and propulsion), health (what is in the water around the ferry terminals and why you do not want to swim in that; also why should we keep water clean) and safety (PFD - Personal Floatation Device, Kisbie Ring, Coast Guard, etc...)

http://homeschooling.about.com/library/howto/htunit.htm?/once+true&