Ralph Mattson & Thom Black LifeJourney Books, D.C. Cook

 

Observe and Listen in terms of:
1) Utilitarian Actions
2) Developmental Actions
3) Relational Actions
4) Expressive Actions

 

Perceive and Record Consistencies in the areas of:

1. Is he/she pushed or pulled into action
2. What specifically motivates your child to action: people (who and how), external conditions, internals (ideas, desires)
3. How much time does your child use (internal clock)
4. To what kind of environment is your child drawn
5. What does your child like to encounter
6. What capabilities does your child consistently use: visual, audio, oral, mechanical, manual/physical, intellectual/mental, leadership

 

Understand your child's unique learning style!!!

 

 

Home Schooling Objectives:

BAD: To reproduce the public school process at home
To keep child sheltered from the world for as long as possible
To prevent infection of worldly values
To develop Christian character

BETTER: To awaken within each child the joy of self-discovery learning
To have more time with your children to better influence, inculcate and ingrain Biblical values and lifestyle
To match instruction with learning style and needs
To develop the unique potentials of each child

BEST: