Q. What do you think is the most common problem of homeschoolers? A. First and foremost, even among "dyed in the wool" homeschoolers, there is widespread neglect of the Core Phase. I believe this is because of our tendency to identify so strongly with our [...]
by Oliver DeMille Listening. Hearing. Learning. Walter loves to listen. If you give him an assignment, he may or may not do it, but ask him about it a year later and he won’t remember much about it. But just let him listen to an [...]
The Problem with Learning Styles (And What To Do About It!) by Oliver DeMille When and Why Learning Styles are increasingly popular among many homeschooling parents and professional teachers in non-traditional education settings. Going from using only one or two major styles in the classroom [...]
by Oliver DeMille Behind and In Front of the Times The great Roman thinker Virgil has a lot to teach us. Most people don’t really read Virgil very often these days, or think about his suggestions, and that’s a shame. I know, I know... [...]
by Oliver DeMille Can You Like... “But, I thought you liked classics,” she asked me with obvious frustration. “And Common Core is full of classics—for the children of the whole nation to read! In your lecture, you called classics one of the 7 Keys of [...]
I moderate a large online forum where new and seasoned parents, homeschoolers and professional teachers discuss education and learning. Some questions are asked so frequently that I came up with what I call my "go-to advice" for those new to homeschool, or who are changing [...]
by Oliver DeMille “[S]implicity has been difficult to implement in modern life because it is against the spirit of a certain brand of people who seek sophistication so they can justify their profession.” —Nassim Taleb, Antifragile The Word This quote certainly applies to education. I [...]
by Rachel DeMille Once upon a time... ...there lived a good, wise and powerful king who ruled over a vast kingdom. The king loved his people and cared deeply for their happiness and well-being. He knew the needs among the people in his beloved realm, [...]
A Better Way If you’re mentoring young people today, or even adults, you simply must know something very important. You must know about the three economies. If not, you’re going to make huge mistakes in how you mentor. You’re going to mentor today’s young people [...]
by Oliver DeMille Where's the Value? She shook her head. “I just don’t think it’s that important,” she said. “Why would anyone read Little House on the Prairie to their kids? There are so many other books to read, like scripture and important works of [...]
