kalphs Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 This week's question is, "What method/philosophy of education do you use?" :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hey, are you allowed to have two "this week's questions"? According to Cathy Duffy, I'm neck and neck CM and neo-classical, with CM by a nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 I'm in the process of preparing for a presentation on home education, which is why there are three questions of the week this week. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Mostly Classical, slightly eclectic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Unschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Eclectic, I borrow from all the different methods and use what works for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 eclectic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Eclectic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) Eclectic here too. I have three children with three different learning styles so methods are chosen in part according to the child (and in part according to my wishes, style, demands, etc.). This means we end up combining classical, CM, waldorf, super hands-on/activity based, and more traditional methods. Edited April 16, 2011 by crstarlette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Eclectic, using mostly CM and classical methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Neoclassical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Traditional Classical (AKA LCC) & CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 WTM Classical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 The 'please, God, don't let me screw these kids up' method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I call our style ADHD-Classical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebrews3:13 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Eclectic, using mostly CM and classical methods. :iagree:This is us also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Mostly WTM Classical plus whatever that gets 'er done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Totally traditional textbook. :bored: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 The 'please, God, don't let me screw these kids up' method. :lol: I also follow this method! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 The 'please, God, don't let me screw these kids up' method. :iagree: :lol: Okay, but the route I use to hopefully accomplish the above-mentioned goal is mostly a WTM variety of classical with strong CM influences. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Secular CM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin Learnin Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I'm really new to homeschooling but I tend to move between classical and CM. Just when I get settled on one I think the other will fit us better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Neoclassical (WTM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 WTM Classical.. with a little unschooling thrown in. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 The 'please, God, don't let me screw these kids up' method. :lol: :iagree: Mostly eclectic right now, with an eye towards classical, and moving more classical as DD gets older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaryMelody Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 blend of CM and Classical. More CM in the early years with more classical in the later years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeyNewt Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I would say Eclectic, with strong influences from CM. We do what works! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Relaxed, secular CM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 WTM classical The 'please, God, don't let me screw these kids up' method. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 The 'please, God, don't let me screw these kids up' method. Mostly eclectic right now, with an eye towards classical, and moving more classical as DD gets older. This is me. Mainly eclectic because he gets easily bored and we have to keep switching things up. I don't know if the asperger's has anything to do with it or not. He loves doing research on computer for personal stuff, but sucks at it with lessons. Go figure. Reading A Thomas Jefferson Education now. I'd love to be totally classical but will have to wait until he's older. Sometimes I feel like backing the clock up a couple years and starting all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koerarmoca Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Honestly It varies by subject. I am pretty classical in most area but totally eclectic with math & science.. and even a little unschool-y in some areas. It also depends on the child too. I just now finally got a copy of WTM from our new library so I may be changing a lot. I have a feeling that the WTM methods wont work for each of my kids though dd9 is a very visual learner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I use the method of "I am the mom/education facilitator for these specific children, and only these specific children." :) In practicality, it looks like a mix of things. Fairly laid-back -- I figure that, given a reasonable range of experiences and books and attention, barring any real issues, they'll achieve the basic skills when their brains are ready. I don't do formal schoolwork with young children. I don't fret about not covering a particular topic -- we'll get to it at some point, and/or if they know how to read, they can pick up a book sometime, even if that's as an adult. I do use a fair bunch of CM-ish methods and am particularly big on real books and good literature, as well as multi-age grouping when feasible. I'm drawn to the natural aspects of Waldorf as well. I try to follow my children's interests when applicable, but I also don't think that children always know what they don't know, so I'm okay with some more parental direction at some point. One of mine learned to read very early, with little direction from me, and didn't need much in the way of phonics; the other wanted to read but wasn't quite ready to do it on his own, and he is thriving with a few minutes of reading lessons from me, using 100EZ Lessons. Otoh, the fluent reader needs more direction from me when it actually comes to completing books. It's all about the child I'm teaching/parenting at the moment and how best to meet that child's needs. I guess CM would probably fit me best, if I had to pick one method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I try to stick as close to Neo-classical (TWTM) method as possible. I agree with it more than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I try to stick as close to Neo-classical (TWTM) method as possible. I agree with it more than anything. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 The 'please, God, don't let me screw these kids up' method. This. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Mostly CM. With a bit of Beechick, who is also a bit CM, with a neo classical slant, skidding into the 21st century techy Ed....meaning, I am mor in a modern CM mode. I think she would have went absolutely gaga over Google and e-books!.....and I also use a bit of traditional schooling...CLE because my kids thrive on it. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I use the method of "I am the mom/education facilitator for these specific children, and only these specific children." :) In practicality, it looks like a mix of things. Fairly laid-back -- I figure that, given a reasonable range of experiences and books and attention, barring any real issues, they'll achieve the basic skills when their brains are ready. I don't do formal schoolwork with young children. I don't fret about not covering a particular topic -- we'll get to it at some point, and/or if they know how to read, they can pick up a book sometime, even if that's as an adult. I do use a fair bunch of CM-ish methods and am particularly big on real books and good literature, as well as multi-age grouping when feasible. I'm drawn to the natural aspects of Waldorf as well. I try to follow my children's interests when applicable, but I also don't think that children always know what they don't know, so I'm okay with some more parental direction at some point. One of mine learned to read very early, with little direction from me, and didn't need much in the way of phonics; the other wanted to read but wasn't quite ready to do it on his own, and he is thriving with a few minutes of reading lessons from me, using 100EZ Lessons. Otoh, the fluent reader needs more direction from me when it actually comes to completing books. It's all about the child I'm teaching/parenting at the moment and how best to meet that child's needs. I guess CM would probably fit me best, if I had to pick one method. You said this well. I am also about teaching my individual kids....children are born persons. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 blend of CM and Classical. More CM in the early years with more classical in the later years. This is funny...because CM was more classical as the kids got older. A CM type early education naturally leads into a more rigorous classical education later. I think CM was cutting edge for her time....and would probably have loved all of our gadgets and gizmos....especially a virtual tour of some exotic places....travel blogs too. Oh, I can just see her clapping her hands in glee and saying " oh, goody!!!". That is how I want to educate my kids. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I'd call myself relaxed eclectic. A bit Waldorf-inspired in the earlier years. Appreciative of the "Better Late Than Early" mindset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Eclectic mix of quasi-Waldorf and classical, leaning more Waldorf-esque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in WA Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Lately, I've just been wallowing in "I don't care what you have to do to learn this material just learn it!" teaching despair. Whatever it takes has taken the form of endless writing out of declensions, conjugations, dates, facts, etc. in spiral bound notebooks, using flashcards, and taking notes from textbooks. It may be boring, but all my efforts at fun and exciting with living books have resulted in blank stares upon reviewing the material they have been supposedly learning. While this may not be terribly worrisome at elementary school ages, it is a distinct problem for high school students. Philosophically, I favor classical education and that philosophy informs my ideas about what is is they have learn. How they learn it is ... whatever it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Eclectic: WTM, Unit study and CM :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsieFamily Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 If you had asked me 18 months ago when we lived in a house, I would have said a mix between LCC and Charlotte Mason. I think the response is still similar, but we through a lot more natural learning in to that now. With travelling, we change the focus to natural learning to take advantage of the science, history, geography and culture around us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 A mix of neoclassical, traditional classical, and CM. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Beechick with a side of unschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannpal Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Eclectic: WTM, Unit study and CM :001_smile: This describes how I see us homeschooling when we start this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 TWTM Classical and CM mix. TWTM with skills/CM with content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Classical / CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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