It is a big challenge to create a new school, especially when I have been so critical of other schools,
curriculums and the acquisition of knowledge in traditional learning. A few years ago I had to homeschool
my children because I didn’t agree with any of the schools and methods I had around. Most of
them treat children like empty glasses that they have to fill up with concepts and information day after
day for the full academic year. That’s how I became interested in the homeschooling movement.
I have analysed in depth the benefits of homeschooling to transfer them into the classroom: this kind of
education shows us a new approach to teaching and learning that can benefit the education system. The
pedagogical qualities of this phenomenon are of great interest for educational research due to innovative
solutions with attention to diversity, the participation of families in the school and the educational quality.
ICT tools are also helping in this new movement too: ICT are new tools and especially a new field
of learning. In EEUU some schools are offering their lessons online, so to attend the school in person is
not compulsory anymore, you can learn by joining online or in virtual schools. It’s a new dimension
called Flexischooling. ICT help us to personalise education thanks to several educational applications,
programs and the constant communication between teachers, students and family. Families have strong
responsibilities within their children's academic and personal achievements, the families are learning
together, learning is a matter of life and they don’t separate living of learning. Education is a matter of
love too, as family bonds are strength. School should promote these family bonds in the class too, parents
are an essential part of the school life. In the school we are trying to implement this new approach and
benefits from homeschooling encouraging the participation of the familiesin the school life, , presentation
of projects, school trips, small class sizes and the use of ICT tools to personalise education.
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