A mentally handicapped child may have different needs that make it difficult to learn in a traditional classroom environment. Many children who are disabled cannot keep up with the pace of a traditional classroom. They may get lost. When a child falls behind, it can be very difficult for them to catch up. In a homeschooling environment, the parent can customize the curriculum to allow their child to blossom. They can...
During next week, the 6th Education International World Congress will be hosted in Cape Town. More information on this congress can be found on the website of the congress at http://www.ei-ie.org The congress guide states clearly that the purpose of the congress is : “...renew our commitment to the achievement of social justice and quality education for all through international union solidarity.” Everybody will appreciate that the attendees of the congress...
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is homeschooling legal in South Africa?
Yes. Since 1994, the right for parents to home educate their children was legalised in South Africa through the adoption of the new constitution. In...
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Do homeschoolers take holidays?
Yes, they take breaks. Some homeschool families follow the public school year calendar especially if they are involved in sport and music...
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Do I need to be a qualified teacher?
No. Research has found no correlation between the qualification of the parent and the academic performance of the child. Research shows that...
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Do home learners get homework?
In general all their schoolwork is homework and they do not get to do extra work in the afternoons. A tutor might give some extra work to complete...
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