chapter 5
Education
I am taking six classes
A LooK at the pictures. write the correct school subjects.
world Geography
Chemistry
Mathematics
Art
History
Music
Complete
the sentences with the correct school subjects from exercise A
Sandra s favorite class is science class
John is taking two social studies classes and
Ji ho s Favorite classes are in arts and.
Leo loves calculating,so his favorite subject is.
Alternative Education
What is home schooling Do you know any home schooled students
Read the article and answer the questions.
home schooling
is a choice made by some parents to provide education to their children in their own homes.
It s popular in the United States, and it is becoming more popular in the United Kingdom, australia,
South Africa, and Japan.
There are several advantages to home schooling For example, parents choose what their children learn Because parents can teach their children one on one, they often understand the
curriculum better and more quickly , too. On the other hand,
if their children need more time to learn something, parents can work with them at a slower pace.
Parents also like to spend more tine together as a family, and children feel safe at home. A safe
environment often leads to better
learning.
There are disadvantages as well.
Home schooled students often feel lonely because the don t spend as much time with other kids their age.
they don t get to talk with classmates about things like parents and homework.
Parents also feel lonely because they must spend time teaching
children and don t get to talk with adults at work. In addition, activies and programs available to people in a school.
Only you can decide if homeschooling is right for you and your family. take the time to do the research and consider the pros and cons.
American parents reasons for homs schooling
Better education at home
Religious reasons
Poor learning environment at school
Family reasons
To develop child s character
Disagree with school s curriculum
School is too easy
No school nearby
Child s behavior problems
Child s special needs