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Create an environment that is prepared, ordered, aesthetic, simple and real; so students can develop themselves accordingly. This method promotes socialisation, teachers work as a guide to help students develop inner confidence and discipline.

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Promotes cooperative learning where learners play active roles supported by families. Attention is paid so that students who have learning disorders can be accommodated by adapting to the traditional system of education.ips and develop a deep appreciation of our place in this world.

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“Relaxed” or “Eclectic” homeschooling method is used most often by homeschoolers. Basically, eclectic homeschoolers use a little of this and a little of that, using workbooks for math, reading, and spelling, and taking an unschooling approach for the other subjects.

For the family who practices “relaxed” or eclectic homeschooling, mornings are often used for more formal, “have to” work, and afternoons are used for hobbies and other special projects. There are no specific times set up for each subject, but instead, the child is expected to meet certain educational goals.

For help, the eclectic or relaxed homeschooler may rely on regular classroom standards for their child’s grade level and for some this may be what is traditional homeschooling (for example, studying multiplication in the 2nd grade, California missions in the 4th grade, and U.S. history in the 9th grade). They may also use standardized tests to measure their child’s progress.

The advantage of the Eclectic method is that the parent feels that the “important” subjects are being covered thoroughly. This method also allows the family to choose textbooks, field trips and classes that fit their needs and interests. (Homeschool.com)

School-at-Home or Traditional homeschooling is the style most often portrayed in the media because it is so easy to understand and can be accompanied by a photo of children studying around the kitchen table. You may wonder what is traditional homeschooling? It's like regular public school, but at home! This is also the most expensive, and the type of homeschooling method with the highest burnout rate.

Most families who follow the school-at-home approach purchase boxed curriculum that comes with textbooks, study schedules, grades and record keeping. Some families use the school-at-home approach, but make up their own lesson plans and find their own learning materials.

The advantage of this style is that families know exactly what to teach and when to teach it. That can be a comfort when you are just starting out.

The disadvantage is that this method requires much more work on the part of the teacher/parent and the lessons are not as much fun for the children.

(Homeschool.com)