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Why Create a Homeschool Library?

 


You need a homeschool library if you’re homeschooling your children. 

Homeschooling has become a big thing in recent years, especially with the pandemic. It is difficult for parents to cope with the workload of tutoring their children, especially if they have mainly depended on the school systems to take care of their children’s educational needs.

Fortunately, parents and guardians have plenty of support from various sources like social media groups and non-profit organizations that aim to help with the teaching part. Now, the resource part of the homeschooling journey is another matter.

What should your library contain?

A homeschool library should contain books that support the homeschool curriculum. These resources can be encyclopedias, dictionaries, fiction books, and others.

Objectives of a Homeschool Library

Like a school library, you need to build your home’s resource space with the following objectives:

1. To develop an awareness of the importance of books and other resources

If students value books, they are less likely to feel helpless when a problem that is bigger than them comes along. They will be secure in the knowledge that they can always find reputable information from resources. 

Developing awareness of the importance of books and other resources requires a multifaceted approach, involving educational strategies, community involvement, and the leveraging of digital platforms. By highlighting the intrinsic and practical benefits of reading and research, and ensuring accessibility and inclusivity, a robust culture of appreciation for knowledge and learning can be fostered.

2. To develop self-motivated learning

Learning needs to be self-motivated. Active learning means satisfying one’s curiosity. also known as information need, and the act of looking for answers from sources needs to come from that need. Self-motivated learning, fundamentally rooted in active learning, pivots on the principle of satisfying one's inherent curiosity or information need. This concept posits that genuine, effective learning occurs when individuals are driven by their own questions and a thirst for understanding, rather than external pressures or requirements. When learners pursue knowledge to quench their own curiosity, they engage more deeply with the material, fostering a richer and more meaningful educational experience.

This approach emphasizes the learner's active role in the education process. It's not just about passively receiving information; it's about actively seeking it out. The act of searching for answers, therefore, becomes a crucial component of learning. This quest for knowledge driven by personal curiosity ensures that the learning process is tailored to the individual's interests and needs, making it more engaging and effective.

Moreover, self-motivated learning encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learners are not just absorbing facts; they are analyzing information, questioning it, and applying it to real-world contexts. This active engagement with content leads to a deeper understanding and better retention of information. In essence, when the impetus for learning stems from within, driven by an individual's own curiosity and desire to understand, the learning experience becomes more impactful, enduring, and personally relevant..

3. To plant the seed of ambition for a successful career and better life

Reading about people who made it. Even just being exposed to books written by people who were successful in their lives and careers can be inspiring.

4. To promote information literacy

Information literacy means knowing how to use information and how it can be misused. Hence, this skill is important in the internet age.

5. To challenge and encourage students to pursue academic excellence

Student achievers start as readers. Then, they are well-equipped to pursue academic excellence.

Your homeschool library can make a difference in the success of your homeschooling efforts.

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