Home educators do not have to contend with large
classes, so the teacher can easily tailor the curriculum
and instruction to meet the needs and interests of the
student, and she can pace learning according to the
student’s level of understanding. In addition, the oneon-one
teaching style provides the individual student
with undivided attention, allows for quicker diagnosis
of problems, offers more opportunities to ask
questions, and lets student develop a deeper understanding
of subject matter.
• Home school teachers enjoy a benefit that many public
school teachers would cherish: flexibility. The
home school teacher can make spontaneous decisions
as needed without all the red tape and administrative
constraints.
• Home school teachers can easily seize teachable moments
because everyday experiences provide the
foundation for learning. For example, a math lesson
on measurement might start with a textbook or a
worksheet and end with mixing and baking a cake.
• Traditional time constraints are removed within
home schools. Instruction is not pitted against the
clock and children are not forced to stop what they
are doing, pack away their project, change gears, and
think about a new subject. If a child is interested in
reading a story, the home school educator can adjust
the schedule to allow the student to continue. Also,
teachers can easily develop units of study using an
integrated approach and making the student’s interests
the basis of unit studies. As we know, learning occurs
when interest is high