Teach Your Kids

What is Homeschooling? - Intro to Homeschooling in 2024 with Manisha Snoyer

Episode Summary

In this "Teach Your Kids" episode, "What is Homeschooling?" Manisha Snoyer provides an in-depth exploration of homeschooling and its various styles, including traditional, online, unschooling, hybrid, and modular learning. She discusses the rise in homeschooling popularity post-pandemic, tackles common challenges and misconceptions surrounding it, and showcases homeschooling's adaptability and personalized touch. Emphasizing parental involvement, the episode shines a light on innovative educational tools, methods, and technologies that support homeschooling. Manisha aims to demystify homeschooling and offers insights for families curious about this tailored educational approach.

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00:00:00 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the episode and delves into the concept of homeschooling, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion.

00:04:00 — A clarification is provided on the technical definition of homeschooling, differentiating it from other forms of education.

00:08:00 — The discussion moves to an analysis of five main styles of homeschooling, providing insights into each approach.

00:18:39 — The conversation emphasizes the importance of whole-child development in modular learning systems.

00:21:00 — Modular Learning: What does a typical day look like?

00:22:20 — Benefits of decentralized educational systems are discussed, underlining their potential impact on learning.

00:26:49 — The increasing homeschooling population is addressed, discussing trends and implications.

00:29:25 — Manisha discusses the future of education, envisioning it as increasingly decentralized and personalized.

00:31:19 — The role of educational software and adaptive learning apps in homeschooling is explored, showcasing technological advancements.

00:33:19 — The episode concludes with an invitation to join the Teach Your Kids community.

This podcast was recorded on Riverside and is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund

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